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: F40 or F41 suspension????????????


Elkzzilla
10-18-2003, 06:18 PM
I hear all about the f41 suspension of the elcamino but cant find any info of what if consists of other then heavy duty front and rear spring f40 and F41 for sport v8s only were can info be found :cool:

CHVYPWR
10-18-2003, 08:05 PM
Go to www.montecarloss.com and enter F41 into the search. Search for F41 in the "Rolling Chassis" forum. You should be able to get most or all of you questions answered within that search. Theres tons of info there! 8)

Elkzzilla
10-27-2003, 05:57 PM
I changed my box to qk ratio ? would the power steering pump need to be change as well? differant pressure? part #s are differant but are they? :cool:

CHVYPWR
10-27-2003, 11:30 PM
I'm using the stock PS pump with the Camaro quick ratio box. No problems at all. 8)

Elkzzilla
10-28-2003, 06:20 AM
so am i but still are the ps pumps differant pressures

CHVYPWR
10-29-2003, 10:59 PM
Are you having problems with yours?

2-Elkys
11-15-2003, 06:56 PM
Is there any benefit to installing part of the F-41 package for example just the front sway bars? or do you need the whole package to see any improvement in handling?

CHVYPWR
11-16-2003, 09:33 AM
You'll notice a big difference with just the front sway bar by itself. But, even if you do it piece by piece, each part you install you'll notice a difference.

427chev67
11-17-2003, 12:40 PM
The rear swaybar and quick ratio steering box made a huge difference on my '81.

Tommy
11-17-2003, 05:45 PM
The combo of all the parts make a lot more balanced car. I will be glad you did.

johncgg
12-10-2003, 05:45 AM
There is a good write up on modifying the steering pump here: http://jeffd.50megs.com/Pump_valve_mod_page.htm

I went to a WS code box in my 84. The pump wasn't up to the task. After these mods, I have had a great road feel, and quicker response.

I also went with all the F41 parts I could find. See this page: http://home.comcast.net/~johncgg/suspension.htm

Hope this helps!
JC