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nyrfan · 02-01-2012, 10:03 AM

I am posting this here to for hopes of some quick replies:

Morning All,

I have an opportunity to get a set of stock SS springs that I'd like to install on my V6 and have a couple of questions, # 1 being my priority.

1- Will this drop my car at all, not looking for a major drop, just a bit.
2- Will I feel any handling or comfort changes?
3- Any reason not to do this?
4- Any other benifit to doing this

KMPrenger · 02-01-2012, 10:13 AM

I've looked into this as I considered going this route.

Car will drop some, but not as much as say, going with some aftermarket solution. Just look at an SS sometime..it should be the same as that.

Handling should improve...with the ride being a tad more harsh.

Can't think of any negative reasons to do it.

If you do this, let me know your impressions. Take before and after ride height measured on a flat surface from the ground to bottom/center of wheel well.

Mach · 02-01-2012, 10:19 AM

The search button is your friend..

I did this, so I'll chime in..

1. Your car will have the exact stance of a SS. So for a V6 its about .5 inch drop.

2. The handling is vastly superior over the V6. The ride gets a little stiffer about still much more comfortable compared to aftermarket drop springs.

3. No. Well it costs money. But I got all 4 springs and shocks for $75 off a brand new SS. Shop around. Remember you need an alignment too. That was 130 bucks for me but it came with a lifetime alignment.

4. Maybe a .25 mpg increase? Because the car has better aero due to being lower.

The only thing I recommend is get the SS shocks with your springs. The SS shocks have a different rate and they work in conjunction with the SS springs. The v6 shocks might be a little too soft.

nyrfan · 02-01-2012, 10:30 AM

Thanks guys! I'm going to pass on going with just springs and look for shocks/struts and springs.

Rangore · 02-01-2012, 10:33 AM

Good info. Thx.

I assume buying the parts from the dealership would cost much more than vendors.

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JasonK · 02-01-2012, 10:41 AM

You will have to buy SS struts and shocks also. You should not use the SS springs with the V6 shocks and struts. They are cheap on ebay.

nyrfan · 02-01-2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonK

You will have to buy SS struts and shocks also. You should not use the SS springs with the V6 shocks and struts. They are cheap on ebay.

Perect, thanks!

GoldCartridgeGamer · 02-01-2012, 10:43 AM

I too have debated swapping out to basically the SS suspension setup. If not that then going with Pedders.

Mach · 02-01-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonK

You will have to buy SS struts and shocks also. You should not use the SS springs with the V6 shocks and struts. They are cheap on ebay.

From what I understand SS springs fit the V6 shocks/struts.

Mach · 02-01-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangore

Good info. Thx.

I assume buying the parts from the dealership would cost much more than vendors.

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Dont buy from vendors even.. Find a member on here or ebay. It shouldn't cost more then 100 dollars for all 4 springs and shocks/struts. I got mine for $75.

b4z · 02-01-2012, 08:00 PM

But aren't both the v6 engine and transmission lighter? Wouldn't it sit a little higher?

And why doesn't Chevy offer a version of the fe4 suspension on the V6.

Mach · 02-01-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b4z

But aren't both the v6 engine and transmission lighter? Wouldn't it sit a little higher?

And why doesn't Chevy offer a version of the fe4 suspension on the V6.

I think the RS should of came with a FE3 or FE4 suspension. But I guess the RS is a appearance package only.

Mine sits the same as a SS

KMPrenger · 02-01-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b4z

But aren't both the v6 engine and transmission lighter? Wouldn't it sit a little higher?

And why doesn't Chevy offer a version of the fe4 suspension on the V6.

The springs are physically shorter...so it isn't the extra weight that makes the SS squat more...although theoretically there could be a very small, but un-noticeable different in high between the V8 on SS springs and the V6 on SS springs, but the difference is only about 100 - 150 lbs. Can't really make much of a difference in height because of that.

As far as offering a sportier package for the V6...I've been down this road here before and even did a poll about it. Ford offers a package for the V6 with better handling and more aggressive gearing. Wish Chevy would do that as well.

Codeman1407 · 03-03-2012, 09:53 PM

I did the Full FE3 suspension swap, and it was a pretty noticeable difference. The sways are noticeably larger, and my car sits almost 3/4" lower (see Sig). It's a good idea if you can find the parts cheap. I think soon i'll be getting some Pfadt springs to go along with it, so i think it'll be just right.

02-01-2012, 10:03 AM	#1
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	SS springs on a V6 I am posting this here to for hopes of some quick replies: Morning All, I have an opportunity to get a set of stock SS springs that I'd like to install on my V6 and have a couple of questions, # 1 being my priority. 1- Will this drop my car at all, not looking for a major drop, just a bit. 2- Will I feel any handling or comfort changes? 3- Any reason not to do this? 4- Any other benifit to doing this __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

02-01-2012, 10:13 AM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I've looked into this as I considered going this route. Car will drop some, but not as much as say, going with some aftermarket solution. Just look at an SS sometime..it should be the same as that. Handling should improve...with the ride being a tad more harsh. Can't think of any negative reasons to do it. If you do this, let me know your impressions. Take before and after ride height measured on a flat surface from the ground to bottom/center of wheel well. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

02-01-2012, 10:19 AM	#3
Mach Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,676	The search button is your friend.. I did this, so I'll chime in.. 1. Your car will have the exact stance of a SS. So for a V6 its about .5 inch drop. 2. The handling is vastly superior over the V6. The ride gets a little stiffer about still much more comfortable compared to aftermarket drop springs. 3. No. Well it costs money. But I got all 4 springs and shocks for $75 off a brand new SS. Shop around. Remember you need an alignment too. That was 130 bucks for me but it came with a lifetime alignment. 4. Maybe a .25 mpg increase? Because the car has better aero due to being lower. The only thing I recommend is get the SS shocks with your springs. The SS shocks have a different rate and they work in conjunction with the SS springs. The v6 shocks might be a little too soft. __________________ Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End Next mod: Done! Last edited by Mach; 02-01-2012 at 10:56 AM.

02-01-2012, 10:30 AM	#4
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Thanks guys! I'm going to pass on going with just springs and look for shocks/struts and springs. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389 Last edited by nyrfan; 02-01-2012 at 10:43 AM.

02-01-2012, 10:33 AM	#5
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Good info. Thx. I assume buying the parts from the dealership would cost much more than vendors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

02-01-2012, 10:41 AM	#6
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	You will have to buy SS struts and shocks also. You should not use the SS springs with the V6 shocks and struts. They are cheap on ebay. __________________ 2015 Sentra / 2015 Murano / 2012 HD Ultra Classic / 1995 Z71 / 1966 Mustang

02-01-2012, 10:43 AM	#8
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	I too have debated swapping out to basically the SS suspension setup. If not that then going with Pedders. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

02-01-2012, 08:00 PM	#11
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	But aren't both the v6 engine and transmission lighter? Wouldn't it sit a little higher? And why doesn't Chevy offer a version of the fe4 suspension on the V6.

03-03-2012, 09:53 PM	#14
Codeman1407 TEAM LLT! Drives: 2010 Camaro LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 444	I did the Full FE3 suspension swap, and it was a pretty noticeable difference. The sways are noticeably larger, and my car sits almost 3/4" lower (see Sig). It's a good idea if you can find the parts cheap. I think soon i'll be getting some Pfadt springs to go along with it, so i think it'll be just right. __________________

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