Re: [Classic Mustang] Replacing 66' Coil springs, HD or Stock?

Michael D. Myjak wrote:

>
> Your engine has a dry weight of 385lbs. Compare that to the 289, which
> weighs in at 460-475 (depending on options). The FE big blocks were 610
> lbs (560 for the Shelby w/ aluminum intake manifold.)

When I was putting my 67 Trans Am car together, I installed
'68 Cobra Jet front springs..... with the engine/tranny in the car,
it barely came down.....

I think I cut 1.5-2 coils off the spring... being a race car
it was OK... on the street, I don't think so

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Regards
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Walt Boeninger
walt@boeninger.net
webmaster@norcal-saac.org
http://shelbytransam.com

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