Why fox 4cyl springs?

[4.6stang]

Why do I see in numerous mustang magazines 1999-2004 mustangs using the fox body 4cyl mustang springs? Are they better for drag racing?

 

[Stang|ess]

it lowers the car while improving weight distribution when launching at the track.

 

[the98stang]

it lowers the car while improving weight distribution when launching at the track.

What is the drop rate? Like 1"? What springs are good for the rear with this combo? Do you want stiff springs in the front and near stock springs in the rear? I think the stock combo is 450lb front/200 rear, so if you stick with 200/300 in the rear, wouldn't you have decent weight transfer? I want to lower my car a bit but don't want to loose any quarter mile time/traction.

 

[04fullitgt]

I wanna kno too. That would seem to be alot cheaper to do then buying Eibachs or something. I kno u could do it on the old foxes cuz I did it to mine, but I didnt think it was possible on the new edge stangs.

 

[JayC]

I've ran Fox 4ctl's at the track for a few years...here's an idea fo how well they work
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/62e6785d-852d-407e-a3a1-986a009ef429.htm

 

[MustangLife]

You want used fox body 4cyl springs. Used ones will drop your car 1.5 to 2 inches. My drop was about 2inches. They are a really soft spring. Normal driving the car felt like a lincoln towncar on the highway.

 

[blackfang]

You want fox body 4 cylinder springs up front which will allow weight transfer to the rear. You can use a regular V8 spring for the rear or a Bullitt spring or a drag spring. The 4 cylinder spring will also help lower the front too.

 

[the98stang]

When it comes to drag racing, do you want a stiffer srping in the front? Like 500-600lb springs? I'm considering the Ford F springs which have a rating of 460-570 front and 200-250 rear versus the 450 front /210 rear stockers.