Need spring answers.
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From: AL,USA
Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 95 LT1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Weak 7.5 with 4.10s
Need spring answers.
I need to know which is stiffer; WS6 or Z28 springs? I am going to remove the lowering springs and put new factory springs in my car. I need to know which car to order them for. Should I order them for my WS6 Formula? Is there anything better? I have been looking for part numbers but, I haven't found anything conclusive. I want a name brand factory replacement.
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
moog 5662 should be the WS6/Z28 front springs.
moog 5664 is a bit stiffer, if that's what you're going for.
Moog 5660 is a bit softer, which you're probably not going for, but anyway...
For rears you have moog 5665 linear springs or cc635 cargo coils.
moog 5664 is a bit stiffer, if that's what you're going for.
Moog 5660 is a bit softer, which you're probably not going for, but anyway...
For rears you have moog 5665 linear springs or cc635 cargo coils.
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Car: 1990 Formula
Engine: 95 LT1
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Axle/Gears: Weak 7.5 with 4.10s
Which of these fronts will give me a factory ride height? The cargo springs will probably lift the rear so I don't want those. Are these the one you are using?
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
i'm using 5664 and cc635's. My rear end is jacked up due to 29" tall rear tires, and I like the raked stance, this is a muscle car after all.
These are all stock springs for 3rd gens, the 5660s for the earlier V6 models I think, base models, etc, 5662 is the aggressive IROC style, 5664 is for convertibles (stiffest rate).
They should all give basically the same ride height.
These are all stock springs for 3rd gens, the 5660s for the earlier V6 models I think, base models, etc, 5662 is the aggressive IROC style, 5664 is for convertibles (stiffest rate).
They should all give basically the same ride height.
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Car: 1990 Formula
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Axle/Gears: Weak 7.5 with 4.10s
I am going to put new springs in next month. I like the lowered look but, there are too many holes and speed bumps around here. I think I am going with the 5662s and the 5665s. Do you have any pics of your car with the springs?
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Car: 1990 Formula
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I am putting my new springs in tomorrow(5662s/5665s). I hope it yields the ground clearance I am seeking for my full length headers.
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