C5 front suspension...Coilover choices?
 

I'm getting ready to fit the WD C5 subframe to the car (69 Camaro), and need to make a decision on the coilovers, for the front.

The car has a DSE Quadralink setup installed out back.

Any recommendations on coliover brands and types / options?

I'm looking at Koni, QA1, and Strange so far. Since the DSE Qlink has Koni's, I'm tempted to go that route and have Koni's all-round but, I don't want to ignore the offerings from the others, either...especially since the fronts will have the most influence on the handling characteristics...

I am thinking in the range of 475-500 Lb/in springs, since the engine is an iron block, and the weight of the turbos, etc... there is a lot of weight up front... -Rob

Not sure if this is helpful or not but my Art Morrison subframe came with Strange coilovers and 550 lb springs. It was specified for an LSx engine. Unfortunately I have not completed the project so I cannot say anything about performance. Then again, even if it was finished I'm not sure I could give any worthwhile performance feedback...

Don

Bilstein - see Johnson's G-Force Cuda. http://g-forcecuda.com/ (tech sheet)

http://www.bilstein.com/hotrod.php

Chris Alston - See Rodger/John's Nova

http://www.varishock.com/vas_products.html#coilovers

Aldan Eagle

http://www.aldaneagle.com/#

Use what the C5R and C6R Le Mans cars use.

Penske 8300 series.

Tyler

Tyler - You have a PM (different topic)

Thanks, Don, that is good info...It may be that I need even stiffer springs, since my setup surely weighs in at quite a bit more than a typical LSx setup...

Hey Rob,

if you are running Koni's in back i'd recommend the same for the front. Make sure you do a ride height mock up to be sure you pick the right range coil over and spring length.


550's are a great starting point.

Thanks Vince, yes that is my intention; I will mock up first before ordering...I am leaning towards Koni's, for the front.

Start with 550's