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Old 12-19-2009, 10:31 PM   #1
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nova front clip springs

Ok so I have a 56 chevy p/u with a 77 nova clip. im probably going to use my 350 smallblock with a 4L60 trans. My question is what springs to use. Stock nova v8, camaro v8, Z28 springs or something aftermarket. It has a 15/16 swaybar and I want it to ride good, but also handle a little like a sports car. Im just not sure what to use, so i thought maybe someone here could give me some insight.
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Old 12-20-2009, 01:21 AM   #2
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Re: nova front clip springs

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Ok so I have a 56 chevy p/u with a 77 nova clip. im probably going to use my 350 smallblock with a 4L60 trans. My question is what springs to use. Stock nova v8, camaro v8, Z28 springs or something aftermarket. It has a 15/16 swaybar and I want it to ride good, but also handle a little like a sports car. Im just not sure what to use, so i thought maybe someone here could give me some insight.
The truck might weigh a little more on the front half vs. the F/X body cars. I would opt for a Z28 spec (slightly stiffer) spring.
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Old 12-20-2009, 12:48 PM   #3
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Re: nova front clip springs

Scoti is on the right track, but I would suggest getting it mocked up before making a final decision.

If you have the stock Nova springs, build the truck around that. If you need a different spring rate, it's easy enough to change them later.
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