New springs to go with aluminator setup?

[mktbull1]

Hey guys, Happy New year to all

Im swapping my engine with a almost 75lbs lighter aluminator motor, I think i will go with H&R race springs but also wanted your .02 if spring rate is correct to dropped weight of +-75lbs. ?

03 cobra coupe


thx

 

[mu22stang]

Hey guys, Happy New year to all

Im swapping my engine with a almost 75lbs lighter aluminator motor, I think i will go with H&R race springs but also wanted your .02 if spring rate is correct to dropped weight of +-75lbs. ?

03 cobra coupe


thx

Spring rate is a characteristic of the spring, not the spring-car combo. So no, it will not change from the listed spec.

 

[SlowSVT]

That equates to 35 lbs less static load at both corner on a 3700 lb car. Not enough mass to mandate new springs IMO.

 

[Jefe]

Take a spring iso out if it raises the car up a little bit

 

[Mystic03]

aluminator ony saves 75lbs??? :dw:

 

[mktbull1]

thx guys, one iso up front ( just not sure top or bottom ) and top + bottom back ?

@mystic03 maybe even less the 75lbs.

 

[Jefe]

Each iso is about 1/4". One iso wraps around the spring coils and the other sits between the spring and the perch. I would take the ones that wrap the springs out

If you just take a front one out on each side you will have more of a raked look. If not, take the same iso out in the back. Or move your battery to the trunk...

Ya Aluminator removes 70-77 lbs on average, may not affect ride height enough to notice

 

[SVTDice]

If you are going to spend that much money on a aluminator. I'd also spend some money on getting a light weight battery as well. That will save 20+ pounds. And a lightweight Racecraft K member. So

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The weight savings add up. You see what i'm saying?

 

[mktbull1]

thanks guys,

@Dice , I wish I had the money, I got the aluminator cause it was a deal i couldn't pass up so the project is under a medium budget , Im going with steeda x2 joints, all MM front bushing, solid steer shaft, bump steer etc, all FTBR IRS replacement bushings.

 

[slvr35th]

The steeda ball joints will lower the car too so I would leave it alone and not run the spacers that come with the ball joints!

 

[mktbull1]

thx for the tip 35th, did not know that...