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    Im putting a big block 440 in my 98 camaro and when I set the engine in for the first time the front suspension bottomed out instantly so I was wondering if anyone could let me know where I could get some stronger springs for the front end?
    sigpic383 ls1, th400, moser 12 bolt

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    lt1 fronts were the strongest 4th gen ones I know of, but there not going to handle that kind of weight. Probably going to need to call around and have someone fab those up for you. Thats definitely not a common swap, and a LOT of weight up there.
    1999 Camaro - 6 liters of fury.....

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    • #3
      call coil spring specialties and see if they will make you some springs.

      You might be able to move the pocket on the strut as well

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      • #4
        What would moving the pocket do? And what is the pocket?
        sigpic383 ls1, th400, moser 12 bolt

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        • #5
          Originally posted by 1quikz28 View Post
          What would moving the pocket do? And what is the pocket?
          Spring seat...


          Ground control offers custom rate springs through eibach. You could call and get some heavier rate springs. What kind of foh fohty?

          Used to own a Firebird.

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          • #6
            the issue then becomes - finding a shock that can control the added spring rate

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            • #7
              An old school mopar big block
              sigpic383 ls1, th400, moser 12 bolt

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              • #8
                Originally posted by 1quikz28 View Post
                An old school mopar big block
                Why would you put a boat anchor in your camaro? poor car......
                2000 Formula
                fixed slow junk

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                • #9
                  You obviously dont know the potential of the 440
                  sigpic383 ls1, th400, moser 12 bolt

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by 1quikz28 View Post
                    You obviously dont know the potential of the 440
                    what trans? you've got a race anytime with that BB
                    Doing less with more


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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by 1quikz28 View Post
                      You obviously dont know the potential of the 440
                      I do - unless it has indy cylinder heads.....they don't impress me sorry.

                      Why not just go BBC? There are off the shelf headers, k-members and such that will fit in a fourth gen.

                      To each their own
                      Last edited by Nocooler; June 22nd, 2011, 03:34 PM.
                      2000 Formula
                      fixed slow junk

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                      • #12
                        Tci 727 torqueflight
                        sigpic383 ls1, th400, moser 12 bolt

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                        • #13
                          It was free and I love mopars and chevys
                          sigpic383 ls1, th400, moser 12 bolt

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