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Message started by Redalert144 on 11/28/10 at 8:51am

Title: front spring suggestions
Post by Redalert144 on 11/28/10 at 8:51am

I have a new '78 nova Factory stock for Cocopah speedway, and I was wondering if anyone has front spring rate suggestions. Also shocks, mine aren't good to say the least

thanks

Title: Re: front spring suggestions
Post by 17t_racer on 11/28/10 at 6:02pm

With stock mount shocks you have little choice. We run AFCO and/or PRO Shocks. They do make a couple of different choices for the front that is why I may run different brands depending on the condition of the track!
Hope this helps!

Title: Re: front spring suggestions
Post by Redalert144 on 11/28/10 at 6:16pm

Thanks, i was leaning towards afco shocks. The biggest thing is that my car was originally a pavement car, so I think the springs were cut down to lower the car. So how much difference generally in spring rate is there between the left and right front?

Title: Re: front spring suggestions
Post by hoosierdaddy on 11/30/10 at 1:24pm

generally you want 100 lb split difference. we need to know the weight of the car in order to give spring rates, but i liked a 1000 rf and 900 lf in my old 3300lb camaro

Title: Re: front spring suggestions
Post by Redalert144 on 11/30/10 at 1:41pm

The class is limited to 3400lbs with driver. i noticed that the springs from AFCO come in different lengths, and Cocopah has been a rougher track. Is there a range there I should be looking for or is the length for specific car?

Title: Re: front spring suggestions
Post by TIM_BEWLEY on 11/30/10 at 5:26pm

this is what you want to run. like was stated, 1000 rf and 900 lf

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Street-Stock-Replacement-Front-Springs,166.html

Title: Re: front spring suggestions
Post by Redalert144 on 12/01/10 at 9:12am

Thanks guys for your help

Title: Re: front spring suggestions
Post by high4x4 on 12/02/10 at 4:47am

afco not pro. afco 1022RF and 1020 or 1021 LF / springs 1000RF and 900LF, 11 or 12 depends on what ride height you are looking for I run 11s