[V8Vairs] trans axles

[Michael Svinth]

Kent,
A couple of months ago, I decided to switch to front coil overs to have more control over the ride height.  If the top spring mount is kept stock, the choice of springs is very limited.  I tried the conical spring from QA (3.5"x2.5"ID, 250#, 11"free length).  After cutting 2", it was still too long and much too stiff.  Coil Spring Specialties is making a pair of springs for me which should arrive in a couple of days.  I am very anxious to install them after having made all the calculations necessary, I hope.  
If you want, I will share the specs and final results.
 
Michael Svinth
954-540-3151
 
 
 
 
> From: Kent.Meyers at chsinc.com
> To: v8vairs at corvair.org
> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 02:19:08 +0000
> Subject: Re: [V8Vairs] trans axles
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have a late model, rear engine convertible.
> I am interested in whatever options exist for front end coil over springs.
> 
> Where should I be looking for vendor options?
> 
> 
> Much Appreciated,
> 
> Kent Meyers
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: V8Vairs [mailto:v8vairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Archibald Evans
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 9:41 AM
> To: discussion of non-stock engines in Corvairs
> Subject: Re: [V8Vairs] trans axles
> 
> 
> 
>    Just out of curiosity Jim what was it you found so amusing? ADE
> 
> On Aug 23, 2014, at 22:12, "Jim Briggs" <jim_a_b3 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Just noticed my unintentional and inappropriate " lol " post! My apologies! I really don't know how that happened!
> > Jim Briggs
> > 266 rear engine 66 Corsa
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > 
> >> On Aug 23, 2014, at 8:50 PM, "Jim Briggs" <jim_a_b3 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Lol
> >> 
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> 
> >>> On Aug 23, 2014, at 6:06 PM, "Archibald Evans" <ade383 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> 
> >>> The Porsche trans-axles (and ZF) move the drivetrain back about a foot but in so doing negatively impact the center-of-mass and polar-moment. A C5 trans-axle with either a Power-Glide, Saginaw or 'top-loader' will allow the drive-train to move an approximate 4 to 5" and will not as negatively impact the center-of-mass and polar-moment... 
> >>> 
> >>>> On Aug 23, 2014, at 14:22, "Mike Hannon" <mlhannon at att.net> wrote:
> >>>> 
> >>>> Has anyone taken a crown car and put a different trans axle in it to move the motor back some?
> >>>> Thanks
> >>>> Mike Hannon
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