Drag Springs advice

[2013cossj]

Any drag racers with a Fairlane, Comet, Ranchero, Mustang, etc. What are you using for front coil springs? I need to get another set of shocks for the front and am debating on swapping a set of springs while I'm at it. I currently have stock replacement big block springs trimmed a little for ride height. Would a small block spring be better?

[cjshaker]

That's what I used on my Mach 1 when I started converting it to some strip duty. I believe most guys use stock small block springs. Big block springs are fine for road driving, if not a bit stiff, but they don't work well on the strip. Just make sure you have good shocks or it'll be bouncy.

[6667fan]

Might consider scaling car, front vs rear, ( if you have not already done so), and tailor your shopping based on what you learn.

[machoneman]

Scaling, yes. Check suppliers for spring rates close to or equal to small block OEM springs.  Install, let settle a lot best to drive it around, recheck. One never wants to have a too stiff spring (although they could be returned). Worse is cutting a ring off and the car now sits too low. 

[Tunnelwedge]

We used stock "original from 67 Fairlane BB springs", Cal Tracs in the rear.
It's the shocks that made the difference for us.
Roller Perch's and QA1 shocks worked.

[Falcon67]

Moros Trick #47160 + CE Drag Shocks set for 90/10.  On my second set of springs in 18 years of racing LOL.  Those work same with a 302 or an iron head 351C.  Ride height good, reaction is good.

https://www.moroso.com/moroso-shop-browse/trick-coil-springs/?vehicle_manufacturer=110