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    7/12/2013 12:33 PM  #1

    bulletbirdman
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    From: Saucier, Mississippi
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    springs ????????

    I've got a question,With the arning drop if you use roller spring perches, and move them out 1/2 inch and use stock 289 springs, would the 1/2 inch move increase the spring rate enough to compensate for a FE engine swap and still handle the curves? 

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    7/12/2013 1:31 PM  #2

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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
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    Re: springs ????????

    You can do the math based on the known spring rate and the distance relocated vs stock.  Big block springs are usually in the 750 #/in range, so I doubt moving the springs 1/2" will do the trick.  Easy enough to calculate, if you paid attention to all those nasty word problems in match class.

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    7/12/2013 3:37 PM  #3

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    Re: springs ????????

    I used the TCP coilover on the front for my FE swap, Gret kit. Easy install. Not Cheap, Mustang Depot sends a 10% off coupon code a few times a year and usually offer free shipping. You can easily save $200+

     

     

     

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