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springs for 2.8q qualify on 1.8q

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:00 AM
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i have a guy sellin me intrax springs for 125$, his car is 96 2.8q and mine is 97 1.8 would it b ok for my car?
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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ne one?
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Default RE: springs for 2.8q qualify on 1.8q

The spring rates for 1.8t and 2.8's are different. They will fit physically though, but probably not the best idea. You are going to replace the shocks too right!!!???
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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Default RE: springs for 2.8q qualify on 1.8q

the engine is a lot heavier in the 2.8.. so your front end will look like its doing a wheelie
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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just out of curiousity.. how much would those springs drop the car? how much did it drop his car?
 
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