I'm running 275/40/17 front tires which are 25.7" tall but I don't think you will find anyone that thinks my car sets too high. From the center of the fender lip to the ground,it measures approximately 24". This is with an all-iron SBC. Your 502 would probably weigh about 100lbs more. The shock adjustments on the QA1's are very linear. Every click makes a difference. An important question to consider is "how low are your headers"? Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kent Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Clint, > That is the system that I am leaning towards - part number GMP16 (small > block Chevelle). Was thinking that the BB springs may not allow me to lower > the front end enough to get the proper "rake" due to the 502 w/aluminum > heads, aluminum radiator, no A/C, etc. Plus the front tire diameter is less > than 25" (B.F.Goodrich P265 50R15). The springs that I have on there now > make the car sit approx. 4" above the wheel. Looks similar to an old '60s > drag car....which is not necessarily a bad look, it is just not what I'm > looking for with this project. > Any idea how much adjustment is allowed with the system ? Do you notice > any real difference in the 12 position valve adjusting ? > Kent > '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 > ACES #5102 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 7:41 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] coil over shocks > > > > Kent,I'm running QA1 coilovers on the front of my 69 El Camino. I'm > pleased > > with the damping rates but need to install some SB springs,instead of the > BB > > units. The car still has a SB in it and the BB springs are a little harsh. > I > > purchased the BB units thinking my 427 would be in the car by the time I > got > > the GW tubular A-arms & coilovers installed. The rat is still not > completely > > ready for installation,though. > > Clint Hooper > > H&H Custom,owner > > LT5 Registry Director > > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ > > ACES #1650 > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Kent Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 7:00 PM > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] coil over shocks > > > > > > > Anyone have a recommendation or experience with a good coil-over shock ? > > I > > > am leaning towards this system:are engineered from the ground up to > offer > > > unmatched performance for stock GM front ensist of shocks and springs > > > designed specifically for this suspension style. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > utilizes coil over shocks and springs designed specifically for > > > replacing the factory shocks and springs. This combination offers ride > > > height adjustment and 12 position adjustment for performance not found > in > > > other kits. > > > Part #GMP16 1968-1972 w/small block $439.95 pr > > > pr. > > > > > > > > > > > > Kent > > > > > > '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 > > > > > > ACES #5102 > > > > > > > > > > > >
