nova v6 handling

[Clarky_man]

i have a 2.5 v6 nova nearly finished whats the best suspension set up to use to get the handling back would i be better off leaving the anti roll bar off or on. i know it wnt handl;e but whats the best i can possibly get it

[Lee]

First thing to think about is getting the correct poundage springs. At a guess, youll be needing at least 350lb springs (maybe more) on the front to support the engine properly. Once thats done, experiment with the ARB, but at a guess id say its a good idea.

[craig green]

Getting all the tracking & 4 wheel alignment corrected will make the most out of what you have.
True about the springs though.

[Clarky_man]

what the best shocks i was gonna get bilstiens,

[Stuart]

the fat piston yellow billies? if so then good.


also consider an LSD... if you dont do uber milage a plate one will serve you well

[Clarky_man]

Im Plannin A Quaife Diff Ive Got An Xe Flywheel An F20 Box Imlookin To Tune It A Little In Future But I Want It Handling A Litle Better First

[Stuart]

personally id fit a proper diff but hey lol

[Dar]

Don't listen to the big gay bear:wisewood:
The ATB diff is a good choice:thumb:

[Stuart]

pfft :p

it depends when you like the diff to kick in i guess lol

[Clarky_man]

what other alternatives do i have? im going to be using it mostly for road use maybe the occasoinal run up the strip or track day i live in south wales loads bends round here

[valverguy]

if you haven't done so already try and lose all other uneeded weight, im sure i dont have to tell you that though. try redistrbuting weight as well. anything you can put at the other side of the car is better. things like relocate the battery etc. Deffo the best advice above though is to get the correct poundage springs i think more than 350 would be needed. best to go to a specialist!

[craig green]

i live in south wales loads bends round here

Smallblock would make sense then... lol

[Stuart]

technically the V6 is a small block ;)

[LUV2XLR8]

have a look at peter loyd, are you near bridgend?
he might have gravel spec springs which would be good use for a heavy engine, if your looking for a cheaper way a lot of the road rally boys use TD shocks with gravel springs, god knows what it would handle like tho.

[Clarky_man]

i live a ten minute drive from peter lloyd have to have a look cant lose any more weight its stripped