Hey all,
I'm in the middle of an overhaul of the original front suspension on my '70 convertible. Steeroids R&P, and probably Unique Performance coilovers on the front. Talked to their tech and order guys, and it seems the coilover will fit a '70:
(http://www.uniqueperformanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ItemID=29)
It seems like Overhaulin' used it on the Gambler 514:
(http://overhaulin.com/gallery20.aspx)
I'm doing the upgrade for street performance - I want the best handling '70 convertible I can afford, and I've had the car for 15 years, though it's been off the road for 10 or so. It's got a 302-2v original (currently running fine)
Any comments on the above, either Steeroids or Unique's coilover system? They recommended their 450 lb. spring for small block but that sounds a little low. I eventually want a stroked 351w in it and I'm looking for stiff but not punishing handling. Is 450 enough or should I request their big block springs? Also, I'm going a few inches lower and the car will get the Shelby Drop in addition to adjusting the coilovers down. Stock wheels with Eagle STs until I can get some 17x8 Torq Thrust IIs or Stockton Wheel TQs.
It's great to be back into this, I just got the car back after 10 years of it sitting in my parents' garage and I'm going full tilt on getting it done right.
jb
I'm in the middle of an overhaul of the original front suspension on my '70 convertible. Steeroids R&P, and probably Unique Performance coilovers on the front. Talked to their tech and order guys, and it seems the coilover will fit a '70:
(http://www.uniqueperformanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ItemID=29)
It seems like Overhaulin' used it on the Gambler 514:
(http://overhaulin.com/gallery20.aspx)
I'm doing the upgrade for street performance - I want the best handling '70 convertible I can afford, and I've had the car for 15 years, though it's been off the road for 10 or so. It's got a 302-2v original (currently running fine)
Any comments on the above, either Steeroids or Unique's coilover system? They recommended their 450 lb. spring for small block but that sounds a little low. I eventually want a stroked 351w in it and I'm looking for stiff but not punishing handling. Is 450 enough or should I request their big block springs? Also, I'm going a few inches lower and the car will get the Shelby Drop in addition to adjusting the coilovers down. Stock wheels with Eagle STs until I can get some 17x8 Torq Thrust IIs or Stockton Wheel TQs.
It's great to be back into this, I just got the car back after 10 years of it sitting in my parents' garage and I'm going full tilt on getting it done right.
jb