On a custom 300 I have heard that the 6cyl. cars have a different coil spring in the front than the V8 cars,is this true? If so what is the difference,is it a shorter spring or a softer spring? If this is true wouldnt using a set of 6cyl. springs let the front of the car sit a little lowerwith a V8 in it? Thanks,Tarheel57.
I would think a softer spring would give the same effect as a worn out spring...too much leaning in corners and more bottoming out.
Im using the Fatman 3" dropped spindle,but was wondering if switching to a 6cyl. spring might give me just a little more drop.I have all my front suspension off the frame,so now would be the time to change it if it would make a difference.I too have heard that cutting the coil will change the geometry of the front end.Fatman Fabercations also clames this. Tarheel57
the model 70 and 73 use the same front springs.6cyl b7a-5310-n the v/8 b7a-5310-p.the specifications [from a 1957 ford service letter]the N is bar dia..693,rate lbs/in 400.load lbs 2125,loaded height 9.60".the P is bar dia..693,rate lbs/in 400.load lbs 2225,loaded height 9.60".looking at these numbers,i only see the load lbs being 100 lbs different.maybe try put 100 lbs on the front of the car,[find another 57 to try it on] that will tell you how much the 6cyl spring should lower the car
Just a thought-- what's the weight difference between the 6 cyl. and V8 all else being equal? KID
don't know about y-block weights, but just as a reference since it was brought up..the old heavy 6 cyl. weighs about the same as the alum. 4.6 dohc with aftermarket air and all the power goodies.
the information i have,the 6cyl around 500lbs,the v/8 650lbs
hey 57s,
check out the responses and info to my "lowering the front end".
boze