Calvert split mono leaf springs? - Page 2

Ralph A Powell · 03-15-2020, 02:11 PM

A lot of Races were won on the old Chrysler Super Stock springs he’ll I put a pair on my Boss 302 race car and they worked very good! If my memory serves me right Dave Landrith used the when the AMX super stocks were built at Hurst Performance Research in Maddison Heights, Mi!

Gmirza · 03-15-2020, 02:12 PM

They’re a good product for a good price. I think they are well worth the money. Much more than a $1000 set of lifters.

Mark Yacavone · 03-15-2020, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Exactly why I made this thread they are not cheap and I wonder if the money would be more wisely spent elsewhere....

My experience is a lot of people here don't follow the Builds section of this forum. Probably some who have responded don't know if the car is a 429/4v or a 302/ 2v.
It makes a difference..again in MY opinion.

Billy Nees · 03-15-2020, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Exactly why I made this thread they are not cheap and I wonder if the money would be more wisely spent elsewhere....

I have found that the Calvert stuff can actually slow down a not-so-high-powered combo like a 302/2V. Probably be the right stuff on a 429 SCJ though.

Rose Racing · 03-15-2020, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I have found that the Calvert stuff can actually slow down a not-so-high-powered combo like a 302/2V. Probably be the right stuff on a 429 SCJ though.

What would you recommend? I was looking at using the Bars and shocks and maybe using the stock leafs but if you have a more budget friendly idea im all ears

Billy Nees · 03-15-2020, 06:33 PM

If it's going to be a 302/2V then I would just go with a set of good, old fashioned Lakewood slapper bars or a reasonable facsimile and the stock springs to get started.

Rose Racing · 03-15-2020, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

If it's going to be a 302/2V then I would just go with a set of good, old fashioned Lakewood slapper bars or a reasonable facsimile and the stock springs to get started.

yes is a 302 2v and okay what shocks? multi adjustable or would Lakewoods work?

Rose Racing · 03-15-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I have found that the Calvert stuff can actually slow down a not-so-high-powered combo like a 302/2V. Probably be the right stuff on a 429 SCJ though.

Can you elaborate Billy on why you think that is? I thought Stock suspension cars loved adjustability?

FireSale · 03-16-2020, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

yes is a 302 2v and okay what shocks? multi adjustable or would Lakewoods work?

Here's our local 302 2V King. Caltracs in the top hole and what seem to be split mono springs. I don't know his rear shock package but he doesn't spend a lot of time under the car.
I run QA-1 double adjustable rear shocks and they are difficult for me to tune. Power is a 302 4V.

Dan Fahey · 03-16-2020, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FireSale

Here's our local 302 2V King. Caltracs in the top hole and what seem to be split mono springs. I don't know his rear shock package but he doesn't spend a lot of time under the car.
I run QA-1 double adjustable rear shocks and they are difficult for me to tune. Power is a 302 4V.

What is the car doing?
What do you want it to do?

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03-15-2020, 02:11 PM	#11
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 387 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Calvert split mono leaf springs? A lot of Races were won on the old Chrysler Super Stock springs he’ll I put a pair on my Boss 302 race car and they worked very good! If my memory serves me right Dave Landrith used the when the AMX super stocks were built at Hurst Performance Research in Maddison Heights, Mi!

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Gmirza Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 173 Likes: 200 Liked 247 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Calvert split mono leaf springs? They’re a good product for a good price. I think they are well worth the money. Much more than a $1000 set of lifters. __________________ George Mirza D/SA 1236 ‘71 Duster 340 Last edited by Gmirza; 03-15-2020 at 02:40 PM.

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Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,479 Likes: 3,576 Liked 7,636 Times in 1,724 Posts	Re: Calvert split mono leaf springs? If it's going to be a 302/2V then I would just go with a set of good, old fashioned Lakewood slapper bars or a reasonable facsimile and the stock springs to get started. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm OK..........it's everybody else.