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    Default lowering the front end for drag racing?

    my Z28 is not a cruiser or a DD its strictly a "budget" drag car. after i gutted weight my front end sits up like theres no motor in it... literally a huge gap... my rear end is fine. ill eventually go to a fancy pants suspension. but for now think... poor white guy on a ramen noodle budget suspension... i know it will leave a ton on the table, but thats ok. this whole car is basically built with stuff i found cheap or had laying around. i should add the car has a th350 in it, no trans brake. should i just leave it in the air? or should i try and lower it?
    1997 SS- 30th #80 SS #455 383, F1A, nitrous
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    1995 Z28- 14:1, 355, Beer can on 4 wheels.

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    What about cutting a coil out of the front springs? Pretty hacky but it's old school budget hot rodding.
    1995 TA: Converted Nose...381 LT1...4L80E...Moser 12 bolt...Edge TC...
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    i thought about that. but i also considered just spending the 40 bucks a shock for the fronts to get the 3 way summit shocks... will the stock cut springs work properly with it?
    1997 SS- 30th #80 SS #455 383, F1A, nitrous
    http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...ler_ghtp_1203/

    1995 Z28- 14:1, 355, Beer can on 4 wheels.

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    cut my stock spring and dropped bout an inch. and works fine at the strip
    Kyle

    just ur everyday slow LT1. wanna try her out?

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