Guest Anonymous Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 i am just starting to do a v8 conversion to my 77' 280z 2+2. i was wondering what conversions i need to better my brakes and what springs and struts i will need if i want the car stiff. i will be entering a 400 small block cheyy with about 425hp. thank you for helping me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 what's your intended uses? 1320? daily high miler? roadrace? what's your frame of reference for 'stiff'? stock spring rates are ~100-120, on this forum guys are running from 150 lb/in (and less in MSA/euro springs) up to 375lb/in, lots of examples in past posts, swaybars/tires/cage/posi can come into play as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 it will not be used for racing but just road use. this car is going to be my baby so i will not be putting high mileage on it. i do want it stiff on the road. i do not understand the rates of the springs as related to stiffness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 it will not be used for racing but just road use. this car is going to be my baby so i will not be putting high mileage on it. i do want it stiff on the road. i do not understand the rates of the springs as related to stiffness. i hav recently put in a limited slip diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted October 23, 2001 Share Posted October 23, 2001 Duke, The performance springs offered by outfits like MSA et al will give you a roadworthy setup you will enjoy. Also if you ever want to go with adjustable height coil-over units, Ross Corrigan can help you with that. Also some Tokiko shocks can really help as well--get them from Ross Corrigan's http://www.modern-motorsports.com/ Just email him with what you want to do--best prices in town. Hope that helps Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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