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Global arms and 5662 springs
Here is a picture of the 81 TA with the new Global upper and lowers and the old MOOG 5662 springs I had in the 79 Camaro. 2.5" tire to fender lip 255-60-15. 15 3/16" fender lip to center of wheel. Springs had been in the Camaro for years then out for 3 so may settle a little but don't expect much.
"Stringing" it to get the toe close-hard to do with those rear wheel opening spoilers.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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How does it ride with those springs. The easiest way to set toe is with toe plates. You can get the plates with 2 measuring tapes for about $56.
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Yes I had them in the Camaro when I autocrossed it. Same pair of springs I used then.
Bought toe plates -lots easier than the double garage bags. and a longacres caster camber gauge.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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Awesome - thanks! But to confirm, sounds like the 5662 is more stout than stock (autocross) and not a good stock-type replacement?
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yes it is stiffer than the stock 330lb/in spring. Autocrossing and stopping in a turn you get front end dive and that un loads the rear causing some loss of traction. For my driving a stiffer front spring helps better for that as just a bigger sway bar will still dive.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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