dc2 front springs rating

[anjin]

Ok, I've looked here and on the web, and in the 94 workshop manual. I can't find the oem front spring rating for the normal dc2 (well, DB8 really, but I'd assume the front is the same for the DC2 and DB8). I'm assuming its a bit less than 3.5 kg/mm based on the range of upgrades, but does anyone have the real rate.

Why - I'm thinking of putting it into the rear of an 84-87 crx.

Any help appreciated.

[T-onedc2]

The DB8 is the 4 door Type R right?
Front is a straight spring and should be 4.4kg/mm in 96 spec and 4.5kg/mm in 98 spec.

[anjin]

Thanks for that. Its a jdm 4 Door B18C - sivtec front cut, not a type R.

I'm looking at using as much of it as I possibly can. Besides the engine, the master cylinder and booster, front calipers, radiator and fan, wiring loom and ecu, dash and cluster, and heater/air box will be making the transition. I've also put integra DA front rotors and read discs on the crx as well.

I want to get the rear a lot stiffer to balance the car better. In the other crx which still has a stanrard motor I have 204 lb equivalent front torsion bars and 350 lb rear springs, and thats a really nice combination. With a heavier engine in the project crx and the same front torsion bars I will probably need 350 - 400 lb equivalent to get the same balance. 4.4 kg converts to about 245 lbs/in, so they could be a bit light. But no harm in trying them out.

thanks again

[T-onedc2]

those figures are for type r, you are getting them out of an Si so they will be closer to 2.5kg/mm, quite soft, I wouldn't bother.

[anjin]

Thanks for the info and advice. Aftermarket it will be.