Decision help....

[cmanzi77]

Car: 1998 Cobra SVT Coupe

Well I was originally thinking to get a bolt-on power mod as my next mod. So I was looking at Steeda Underdrive pulleys but then I thought more as a general overall mod and I'm looking to lower my cobra. I'm looking into Eibach pro-kit springs. 1.5" all around drop sounds good to me. Thing is I'm worried about the faster wear on my shocks and what not. Am I safe getting these springs?

 

[na svt]

stiffer springs will always wear the shocks/struts faster.

 

[Rocsfinest97]

pullies really dont do jack squat unless your supercharged.

 

[mystical]

^You don't want underdrive pullies on a blown motor.

 

[na svt]

pullies really dont do jack squat unless your supercharged.

Please explain this comment.

^You don't want underdrive pullies on a blown motor.

Underdrive pulleys are okay on a supercharged motor. However, a small diamater dampener is not. Pulleys are located on the alternator, water pump and the power steering pump, the dampener (harmonic dampener) is on the crank.

 

[cmanzi77]

So I mean is it safe to put on these springs? Havent really gotten a straight answer.

Just to let you know on the underdrive pulleys, they are dyno proven to gain 11 whp even says on the sticky worthwhile mods on 96-96 cobras on this forum. They reduce the speed of accessories thus reducing drag on the engine.

But guys I wanna hear some input on springs maybe even guys who have the eibach pro-kit too would be really great

 

[na svt]

You will need shocks/struts if you get springs.

 

[Slow95Cobra]

it would be a safe bet to upgrade shock/struts when you change the springs

 

[cmanzi77]

Aw geez figured maybe I'll give it a shot and see if maybe they were safe with the stock shocks and struts. Oh well don't have the money to get all that. Think I'll just get the steeda underdrive pulleys.

 

[Rocsfinest97]

pullies really dont do jack squat unless your supercharged.

Sorry I meant pullies in general really dont make that much of a difference on a NA car unless your putting a pulley on a super charger (NOT specificially the underdrive seeing as those are two completely different parts. I'm speaking in general terms here).

 

[MKSVT]

Eibach pro-kit springs aren't that much stiffer then our stock springs they are softer then most of the common brands available so you will be fine not replacing your stock struts and shocks, If you where doing a firmer spring rate like and H&R super sport or such then i would say deff do shocks and struts because your car will ride like an 89 civic with cut springs. Therefore leaving you to be fine on your stock struts and shocks. BTW i was doing it for months with no issues and buddys of mine have done it for years..

 

[cmanzi77]

Eibach pro-kit springs aren't that much stiffer then our stock springs they are softer then most of the common brands available so you will be fine not replacing your stock struts and shocks, If you where doing a firmer spring rate like and H&R super sport or such then i would say deff do shocks and struts because your car will ride like an 89 civic with cut springs. Therefore leaving you to be fine on your stock struts and shocks. BTW i was doing it for months with no issues and buddys of mine have done it for years..

Oh really? Can anyone else agree with him. If this was true I don't see why not to get them then as long as I don't have to worry about stock struts and shocks.

 

[cmanzi77]

bump...

 

[STAMPEDE3]

I agree with him.
The rates are close.
I ran stock shocks/struts for years with the Pro-kit.

 

[cmanzi77]

Hmm really? I really wanna jump and get them then if I don't have ta worry that.

 

[MKSVT]

Hmm really? I really wanna jump and get them then if I don't have ta worry that.

You will be fine..:thumbsup:

 

[STAMPEDE3]

Stock spring rates 400 front 185 rear Linear rate
Pro kit 425-500 front 200-300 rear Progressive rate

You will be fine.

 

[cmanzi77]

Thanks for the responses guys I think I might go for them come spring time

 

[My_1st_Stang]

I'd like to further add to the UDP question...

When changing the pulleys on my 97Cobra will I have to change out anything else? I was told that I might have to change out the water pump to make sure I'm getting the right amount with the new pulley.

1st_Stang...

 

[Gallows]

I've got the same springs on my Cobra and am quite happy with them.