[devin14]

I'm looking to go with coilovers for my 66 Chevelle Malibu. I'm confused though, which should I go for? It is more of a Daily Driver than anything else. I want comfort and styling. QA1, Varishock or Ride Tech. I'm going to be using the stock UCA's and LCA's, and I don't want to spend too much money.

How low and how high can these coilovers be adjusted? I want the pro-touring look.

I also have a stock 283, aluminum intake, no A/C, what spring rate and height should I look for? Sorry for being completely novice!

 

[jonathanch]

I have QA1's single adj. front and rear on my 66 BB. See my Sig "Web Site" for photos. I love them!!!!!
The car rides like a late model and with just a quick twist I can change the feel front to back or side to side for the strip. Don't know how low you can go. As you can see from my Sig I went for the old school drag look. Mine measures 26.5" from the ground to the bottom center of the wheel openings. Get you car weighed a your local truck stop. Front, rear and total weights them call QA1 and based on the weights they will tell you what springs to order. Mine is 3600 lbs total . 2100 front and 1500 rear. Those numbers a rough as I don't have the weigh slip with me. That is with an iron head BB. Hope this helps. Go adj coil overs you won't be sorry. Best mod I ever did. Wish I had done it sooner rather than struggling with replacing springs and shocks.

 

[Robinls5]

Coilover must be a good thing, That is what is on my new Silverado 1/2 ton, With the go fast 6.2 engine.
Bob

 

[bonspeedBrad]

Coilovers are great for getting the ideal setup. I installed them on my '71 and love the ride and handling.

 

[devin14]

Thanks for the responses guys. i'm deffinetly going with coilovers! My car is all apart, so I have no idea of weighing it. Its a 66 Chevelle Malibu with the stock 283 motor.

 

[devin14]

Damn Jon, thats a hell of a Chevelle! I like the digital dash!

 

[chrisboy]

Coilovers are great for getting the ideal setup. I installed them on my '71 and love the ride and handling.

what kind of coilovers did you get?

 

[jonathanch]

Thanks. Dakota Digital. Another top mod.

 

[GoFast Beaumont]

Air Ride technologies brackets for coilovers with a QA1 setup. Works great, have 350lbs springs in the rear. Car weighs 3750 with gas and a 53% front end weight

 

[bonspeedBrad]

what kind of coilovers did you get?

I used Carrera Coilovers, having installed this set-up in 1995 there were not as many brands to choose. But they have been great!