V6 suspension question

[Big Red Pig]

Hey everybody. Are the v6 suspension pieces the same as the v8 f-bodies? Whats different if any?Thanks

['98 BlackBird]

http://mods.firebirdv6.com/suspension.html

[AllTheGoodNamesAreGone]

Originally posted by '98 BlackBird:
http://mods.firebirdv6.com/suspension.html

cliff notes:


NO...


dont use v8 parts unless you have a reason to do so.. the only thing thats directly interchangable are the arms.. controll arms and the phr.. the v8 torque arm is a little differnt.. but may work..

either way.. none of those things are really upgrades..

[Big Red Pig]

Oh wow, i didnt see that link, thanks. The reason i ask is because im bulding a heavy drag/light street use camaro with a SBC. I was wondering if the aftermarket v8 suspension pieces will fit into a v6 car. So, can i buy aftermarket v8 parts (TA, LCA, A-arms etc.) and bolt them up to the v6 fbody? I see suspension parts sold as "fits 1998-2002 f-body", does that include the v6?

['98 BlackBird]

I just ordered the SLP suspension package level 1 and was told it would fit my V6. I have not gotten it yet, but it better fit or someone is gonna die!!! [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Wicked 3800 V6]

Most of the stuff is identical, except for certain sway bar sizes, and some bushings here and there depending on upgrades. Shocks and springs are different rates too ...

But it's not like the V8 has an independent rear or anything. Best bet is to upgrade to 1LE items.
-Rob

[Big Red Pig]

Thanks fellas. Im most likely going with some BMR and Madman pieces. Have both on my TA and they seem to work well.

[Bluebird]

Originally posted by '98 BlackBird:
I just ordered the SLP suspension package level 1 and was told it would fit my V6. I have not gotten it yet, but it better fit or someone is gonna die!!! [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]

The only thing that won't will be the lowering springs. I mean that, they will go on, but your car will probably sit higher, since the V8 weighs more than the V6

[CamaroRob97]

I got that kit on my car. Once the springs settle, your back will sit little lower then stock and your front will be about the same. You have to look to realy see the difference.

Think thats less distance your front has to go up for dragging. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[hawgs]

Originally posted by Bluebird:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by '98 BlackBird:
I just ordered the SLP suspension package level 1 and was told it would fit my V6. I have not gotten it yet, but it better fit or someone is gonna die!!! [img]graemlins/twak.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]

The only thing that won't will be the lowering springs. I mean that, they will go on, but your car will probably sit higher, since the V8 weighs more than the V6 </font>[/QUOTE]Wow there is so much incorrect info in this thread it is disgusting.

[Wicked 3800 V6]

What's wrong here, hawgs?

[hawgs]

You were right on Rob. Most of the other stuff is wrong though.

Allthegoodnamesaregone is rambling on and saying nothing like usual.

V8 drop springs will still lower your car contrary to what Bluebird says

[Wicked 3800 V6]

I'm not sure what the V8 springs do. I have them, and they are stiffer yet shorter ... didn't do ride heights when I made the switch.