front springs

[HawkBrosMav]

Alright guys this is going to be a very basic question for some but keep the smart *** commets to yourself please..I could just ask for an answer and run with it but im trying to learn so please go in depth if can..thanks in advance!

What is the idea behind different spring rates on the front end? I understand the main idea is weight transfer but why go with a spring that origianlly was in a 4 cylinder car when running a V8 car? Is this only benificial for a car struggling to hook? If you have consistant 60 fts and aren't spinning the tires should you even waste the time and money to replace?

We are running the stock v8 spring front of our 88' mustang.. we have a line on a set of 4 cylinder ones, but we could afford to spend money on something better if its out there. What would be the best.. not best bang for the buck just simple the best option?

Thanks again
Braf

[Ed Wright]

Brad, softer springs compress further to hold the heavier car up, thus have more stored energy. The car will be more wheel stand prone. If that is a problem you can control them with shock adjustments and adjustable travel limiters.

[JHeath]

Moroso has "trick" front springs for fox mustangs, they work well, and are inexpensive !

[Capri]

Brad, just use the 4cyl springs. Thats all we have used on any of the stuff we have built. If its not making 400+ hp, it really doesnt make much of a difference.

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[partsbob67]

4 cyl springs work great! had them on my car, switched to a set of drag springs and the 60 ft's were a little better with the 4 cyl springs.

[HawkBrosMav]

Thanks fot the suggestions guys but other than the initial stored energy that I assume helps weight transfer is there another idea behind doing this? Car hooks great 60's are very consistant.. im not looking for any more suggestions on which spring to put in the car just some help understanding the true concept.. if what ed said is the only reason this is done thanks guys!! But If not im all ears!

Brad