Front Springs on GT style car

Dave Steltz · 10-28-2013, 05:03 PM

Looking for some comparisions...I have a Pontiac Grand Am, super stock style car..
I believe its a FJ Smith or similar front conversion, with an unknown brand strut on it...
Right now its got 200# springs on it and its so stiff its got no travel at rest, you literally can stand on the front end and jump up and down and it doesnt move..
So just looking to see what rate others are using..
Small block car, aluminum head, glide...

thanks

Ernie Neal · 10-28-2013, 08:40 PM

Dave,
I typically use 125 or 150 spring rate on the front of my GT conversions. If Fred built the car, he probably used Strange struts. He, along with Strange developed them. I have used some Art Morrison's and Anthony Jones early on. How much travel do they have?
Ernie Neal
SS 354

Dave Steltz · 10-28-2013, 09:52 PM

Ernie, they have about 5.5 inches of travel..

Do you use any specific height springs ?? 12, 14, 16...

Thanks for the info...

SPS · 10-28-2013, 10:04 PM

Dave:
Give me a call or email in the shop and I'll get some data and help you out.
Have an assortment in stock.

FJ

10-28-2013, 05:03 PM	#1
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front Springs on GT style car Looking for some comparisions...I have a Pontiac Grand Am, super stock style car.. I believe its a FJ Smith or similar front conversion, with an unknown brand strut on it... Right now its got 200# springs on it and its so stiff its got no travel at rest, you literally can stand on the front end and jump up and down and it doesnt move.. So just looking to see what rate others are using.. Small block car, aluminum head, glide... thanks __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

10-28-2013, 08:40 PM	#2
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 518 Likes: 142 Liked 301 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Front Springs on GT style car Dave, I typically use 125 or 150 spring rate on the front of my GT conversions. If Fred built the car, he probably used Strange struts. He, along with Strange developed them. I have used some Art Morrison's and Anthony Jones early on. How much travel do they have? Ernie Neal SS 354

10-28-2013, 09:52 PM	#3
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front Springs on GT style car Ernie, they have about 5.5 inches of travel.. Do you use any specific height springs ?? 12, 14, 16... Thanks for the info... __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

10-28-2013, 10:04 PM	#4
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 297 Likes: 32 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Front Springs on GT style car Dave: Give me a call or email in the shop and I'll get some data and help you out. Have an assortment in stock. FJ