i would like to improve the ride quality and handling of my v8 t-type, shocks springs bushing. any suggestions on where and what parts i should be looking for. thanks.
Moog 5660 springs up front and whatever corresponds with that on the rear. Or even stock on the rear if they are from the t-type. Edelbrock or Billensteins for the shocks. Use GM replacement bushings for the GN/442/MCSS. I am told they are a different durometer ruber than the regular g-body bushings. Polygraphite (polyurethane with graphite) on anything other than A arm or control arms. Get the poly end links and sway bar bushings. Does your car have the thicker t-type front and rear sway bars? The 15x7 rims that come with a t-type are good. I have 235/60 up front and 275/50 Nittos on widened 15x8 rear wheels of my GN. I also have a Cutlass that I picked up the hugh 36mm front sway bar from a dealer for early 90s WS6 transam. It works great, is bolt in, and is lighter than the the weaker solid bars. They gave me 20% off and I think it cost me right at $100.
To add to this list, I'd also put in the Jounce bars and frame ties. These are the bars that join the centre of the engine crossmember to the remae ends. These are easily found under any 78-86 Grand Prix or Cutlass in the wrecker and will cost you $5. Frame ties are bars that join the ends of the frames together. The car will feel significantly stiffer and corner harder right off the bat.
mine has the stock swaybars. iam using 235x60 on the front and 275x60 on the rear. i guess there the thick ones for it is a t-type.
