[Got no answer in other forum]Putting WS6 springs on a Non-WS6 car???
06-15-2005, 02:36 PM
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[Got no answer in other forum]Putting WS6 springs on a Non-WS6 car???
Ok, bare with me.
Let's say that the roads in my area are PURE CRAP [putting it lightly]. Let's also say that my LT1 car has longtubes on it, so ground clearence is at a premium.
The car did not have the WS6 suspension stock. And I do not want to use lowering springs due to the LT's and the crappy roads. So I opt to install a set of factory WS6 springs [from an LS1] and some aftermarket non-adjustable shocks [Monroe, KYB ect] to keep ride comfort.
Will the WS6 springs make the non-WS6 car handle better?
Now the car won't be auto-x, so that type of handling is not what I'm looking for. The car is for daily driving, cruising, occasional country road sprints, and passes down the dragstrip.
Would the WS6 springs fit my needs? Increased handling, but still with a comfortable ride.
Let's say that the roads in my area are PURE CRAP [putting it lightly]. Let's also say that my LT1 car has longtubes on it, so ground clearence is at a premium.
The car did not have the WS6 suspension stock. And I do not want to use lowering springs due to the LT's and the crappy roads. So I opt to install a set of factory WS6 springs [from an LS1] and some aftermarket non-adjustable shocks [Monroe, KYB ect] to keep ride comfort.
Will the WS6 springs make the non-WS6 car handle better?
Now the car won't be auto-x, so that type of handling is not what I'm looking for. The car is for daily driving, cruising, occasional country road sprints, and passes down the dragstrip.
Would the WS6 springs fit my needs? Increased handling, but still with a comfortable ride.
06-15-2005, 03:12 PM
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Re: [Got no answer in other forum]Putting WS6 springs on a Non-WS6 car???
I am not sure but going with a different "stock" spring isn't going to make much of a difference. Ronnie Dukes high 7 sec car has V6 springs in it.
06-15-2005, 03:21 PM
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Re: [Got no answer in other forum]Putting WS6 springs on a Non-WS6 car???
Originally Posted by robvas
Someone in the suspension forum might be able to give you more information the springs themselves. Might not be worth it. Eibach Pro-Kit isn't much of a drop if you haven't considered those.
I've got that with LTs...96 LT1...
06-18-2005, 07:03 PM
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Re: [Got no answer in other forum]Putting WS6 springs on a Non-WS6 car???
The WS6 Springs are a bit firmer up front, but I doubt will notice much if any upgrade in handling from them. A set of nice shocks will make a much bigger difference in the handlng characteristics of your car. Bilstein and Koni both make high quality shocks that you may like to look into. KYB offers and adjustable shock for a budget price but I've read mixed reviews on it.
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