front springs

HawkBrosMav · 10-18-2013, 04:51 PM

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 · 10-18-2013, 06:34 PM

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 · 10-18-2013, 06:38 PM

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

Capri · 10-18-2013, 07:30 PM

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 · 10-18-2013, 09:23 PM

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 · 10-20-2013, 08:02 PM

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

10-18-2013, 04:51 PM	#1
HawkBrosMav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 362 Likes: 6 Liked 302 Times in 73 Posts	front springs 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

10-18-2013, 06:34 PM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: front springs 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. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

10-18-2013, 06:38 PM	#3
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: front springs Moroso has "trick" front springs for fox mustangs, they work well, and are inexpensive ! __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

10-18-2013, 07:30 PM	#4
Capri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Re: front springs 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. AD>

10-18-2013, 09:23 PM	#5
partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 414 Likes: 11 Liked 79 Times in 11 Posts	Re: front springs 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. __________________ bob beals 7244

10-20-2013, 08:02 PM	#6
HawkBrosMav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 362 Likes: 6 Liked 302 Times in 73 Posts	Re: front springs 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