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Old November 26th, 2020, 12:51 PM
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Front Springs - Moroso Trick Springs?

On an A-Body with a 455 engine. Someone recommended the Moroso Trick Springs for the front but those appear to be more for drag racing as they cause the front end to lift and plant the rear end. How will these springs react to street driving? Will they ruin the handling of the car?
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Old November 26th, 2020, 01:53 PM
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On an A-Body with a 455 engine. Someone recommended the Moroso Trick Springs for the front but those appear to be more for drag racing as they cause the front end to lift and plant the rear end. How will these springs react to street driving? Will they ruin the handling of the car?
Moroso springs are for drag racing. There are much better choices for a street car.
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Old November 26th, 2020, 08:23 PM
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Looks like the QA1 coil overs are a good setup....
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Old November 29th, 2020, 12:09 AM
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"Handling" springs are short and stiff.
"Drag" springs are tall and soft.
OEM springs are taller and softer than "Handling" springs, but not quite to "Drag" spring specs.

The last thing you want on the street is Drag springs. The OEM springs are bad enough.
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Old July 20th, 2021, 07:07 PM
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I have a 65 Cutlass with a 330 in it. Just installed QA1 Level 1 kit a few months back,with a new front sway bar. Lowered the car about 2 inches,and car handles great. Wish I did this years ago. I am running 17x7 on front and17x8 on back with no problems. The QA1 coil overs are also a dual adjustable shock. These shocks are on all 4 corners. Bassinguy
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Old July 21st, 2021, 09:20 AM
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The Moroso springs are soft with a lot of coils to hold energy. Everyday driving the springs will go flat and car will droop over time. Pick something else
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