[mnickcrna]

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum with my first post. I'm looking for some shock advice on my 69 camaro. I bought the car as a full resto-mod with a LS1, 4l60e, 12 bolt posi, tires 275/35/18 rear, 245/40/18 front, CPP slotted disc brakes front/back, quick ratio steering gear box, and Hotchis Sport Suspension kit- leaf springs, front and rear sway bars, non adjustable shocks. I have another engine, a LQ4 stroked to 402 with ported LS3 heads and intake, FAST 2.0 EFI with traction control, mild street cam and rebuilt 4l80e tranny that my cousin built for me for another project that fell through. After buying the very nice 69 camaro, the plan was to just sell the Lq4/4l80e, but I can't get anywhere near what I have in the motor but now I have someone interested in buying my LS1/4l60e in the camaro and I'm considering swapping the LQ4 into the car. The stroked LQ4 hasn't been dyno tuned but should be at least 550HP. I was told by some folks that since my car will never see a drag strip or autocross track, just strictly a local cruiser and local car shows, that I could get away with just installing Viking DA coil overs up front and Viking DA shocks in the back since I already have a Hotchis suspension kit. However, the majority of people I ask say I should go to 4 link rear. Does anyone have any experience with similar setup that can provide some advice as to whether the Viking shocks would be acceptable to be able to handle the extra HP and tune out any excessive wheel hop and provide decent ride for the way I will be driving it? I just want it to be streetable and be controllable when I do decide to punch the gas on the street, supposedly the traction control on the Fast system should help me too. I realize something like a ride tech suspension kit with 4 link rear and new geometry control arms/drop spindles in front would make a huge difference, especially in drag and track use but I won't be using the car at all in that way. Also, I live in West Texas where curves are as rare as trees! Thanks for any advice!

Michael