C5 front suspension...Coilover choices?

[rwhite692]

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

[dhutton]

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

[Garage Dog 65]

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/#

[Teetoe_Jones]

Use what the C5R and C6R Le Mans cars use.

Penske 8300 series.

Tyler

[rwhite692]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

Use what the C5R and C6R Le Mans cars use.

Penske 8300 series.

Tyler

Tyler - You have a PM (different topic)

[rwhite692]

Originally Posted by dhutton

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

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...

[Vince@Meanstreets]

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.

[rwhite692]

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

[Silver69Camaro]

Start with 550's