i have a question if i put the 302 in now

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  1. classic ccg

    classic ccg i like cars older than me

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    on the stock springs for a 170 ci car and will th springs hold it?
    it is a 86 302 and how far will it drop the car
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    spr_at_work_original.jpg spr_at_work_original.jpg I have a 351 in my Sprint on the original 200 springs...it sits just right. OOps double clicked.
     
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  3. classic ccg

    classic ccg i like cars older than me

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    hey man that looks go
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    A lot of people switch to the 6 cylinder springs to get the right stance. Best thing to do is try it. You can always change the springs if you don't like the way it sits.:)
     
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  5. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    My car also has the 6cyl springs.Sits good rides and drives fine.

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    dsc_0037_original.jpg STOCK 6 cylinder springs for me also.

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    Joe Dirt BBF life

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    No problems using your stock springs
     
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