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Old 09-06-2007 | 02:54 PM
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Heavy Duty Suspension?

where can i get suspension for my z31 that will drop it about 1.5" - 2" and withstand the weight and power of a slightly modded chevy sb 350?
Old 09-06-2007 | 03:12 PM
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oh man... why ya gotta bastardize the Z31 with a sbc?
Old 09-06-2007 | 03:19 PM
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more power for the money and alot easier to find parts in my area. not to mention itll look good when i take it to the shows next year.
Old 09-06-2007 | 07:31 PM
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your best bet is to take off one of the old springs and go to a spring shop and have a set custom made. also you might have carb clearance issues.

if you can find an olds 260 V8 the compact size would make for a much easier size while still enjoying the easy to find parts... they came in the late 70's olds.
Old 09-21-2007 | 07:48 AM
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Since the 260, 307, 350, and 403 are exactly the same size........
Old 09-29-2007 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by passaphist
where can i get suspension for my z31 that will drop it about 1.5" - 2" and withstand the weight and power of a slightly modded chevy sb 350?
Right here... Clicky
Old 09-30-2007 | 03:49 PM
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more power for the money and alot easier to find parts in my area. not to mention itll look good when i take it to the shows next year.
An SBC that looks like it was done properly and have a bunch of power will cost a lot more money than a VG30ET that looks good and has the same amount of power. And what parts are you having a problem finding? I've never had an issue with parts.
Old 09-30-2007 | 04:05 PM
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An SBC that looks like it was done properly and have a bunch of power will cost a lot more money than a VG30ET that looks good and has the same amount of power. And what parts are you having a problem finding? I've never had an issue with parts.
agreed. not cost effective to go SBC. Dr. Buddah did the swap, and did it right, but it was definately not the cheap route.
Old 09-30-2007 | 04:33 PM
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you may be able to get more power for less money with the vg30t, but the vg30t wont run as reliably in the higher HP numbers as an sbc..
Old 10-02-2007 | 02:53 PM
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you may be able to get more power for less money with the vg30t, but the vg30t wont run as reliably in the higher HP numbers as an sbc..
An engine is as reliable as you want to make it. There are a few 400+ hp VG motors running around reliably.
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Old 10-02-2007 | 06:25 PM
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which makes the VG the HP-$ just a little cheaper then the RB, the only problem with the cost of the RB is the purchasing of the motor itself..
Old 10-04-2007 | 05:14 AM
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i already have a 350 with a t-5 transimission. money im not to worried about any more. plus im keeping my vg and building that up on a stand next winter to put into another z later on. for the most part this project is to keep me outta trouble this winter and give me a reason to get away from people.
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