[EWard]

The part numbers are the same for all engine sizes, I would think there would be different valving for the front struts considering that there is approx. 325-350lb difference between the 4 and 8.

The OESpectrum struts do have different part numbers.

It would be great to see powell raceshop valve for the 2.0T.

[kropscamaro16]

john is working with tyler over at zzp who has a track driven 2.0 turbo car but it appears due to the weight loss on the front of the car the car sits way higher than my ss car so he will be working on a new set for the 2.0/v6 guys

[EWard]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

john is working with tyler over at zzp who has a track driven 2.0 turbo car but it appears due to the weight loss on the front of the car the car sits way higher than my ss car so he will be working on a new set for the 2.0/v6 guys

Thanks for the info , I was about to buy a set of B6's after calling Bilstein's technical department and they said the shocks were designed for all 3 engine types and that I had nothing to worry about.

[Start The Machine]

Originally Posted by EWard

The part numbers are the same for all engine sizes, I would think there would be different valving for the front struts considering that there is approx. 325-350lb difference between the 4 and 8.

The OESpectrum struts do have different part numbers.

It would be great to see powell raceshop valve for the 2.0T.

Yeah, I would only go with something absolutely geared for the exact car model. I'm almost for certain those B14 Coil Overs were designed and tested for the SS (not the V6/2.0T)

That other post the guy mentioned pairing the B6 struts with the GM 1LE suspension kit. That would be a nice little package. At that price point, you could just buy the complete GM "Lowering Kit" w/Sway Bars.

[Start The Machine]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

john is working with tyler over at zzp who has a track driven 2.0 turbo car but it appears due to the weight loss on the front of the car the car sits way higher than my ss car so he will be working on a new set for the 2.0/v6 guys

Please keep us posted. That would be an awesome set up for the V6/2.0T.

[kropscamaro16]

yes the weight difference in the nose definately makes a difference

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by Start The Machine

Yeah, I would only go with something absolutely geared for the exact car model. I'm almost for certain those B14 Coil Overs were designed and tested for the SS (not the V6/2.0T)

That other post the guy mentioned pairing the B6 struts with the GM 1LE suspension kit. That would be a nice little package. At that price point, you could just buy the complete GM "Lowering Kit" w/Sway Bars.

The GM kit is definitely the safe option and proven (according to Camaro team lap times). The Bilstein setup sounds attractive but not sure how extensively it was tested and for which configuration (LT, SS, etc). I agree it likely would have been optimized for the SS without MRC.

The GM kit has different part number for each model which tells me they probably did a more thorough job of dialing it in. Just speculating though.

[Roostie]

Originally Posted by vtirocz

The GM kit is definitely the safe option and proven (according to Camaro team lap times). The Bilstein setup sounds attractive but not sure how extensively it was tested and for which configuration (LT, SS, etc). I agree it likely would have been optimized for the SS without MRC.

The GM kit has different part number for each model which tells me they probably did a more thorough job of dialing it in. Just speculating though.

This is what I've been thinking.

[kropscamaro16]

anybody buy and install the bilstein setup yet?

[ZZP_Tyler]

Originally Posted by Start The Machine

Please keep us posted. That would be an awesome set up for the V6/2.0T.

I know it's a few months later, but figured I'd give you an update. Still working with the spring manufacturer to get us a prototype 2.0 spring wound up. I've got the YYZ and Bilstein's on the car currently and it drives phenomenally, but like Mike said the weight difference has proved to be an issue. Mike's car sits great, where as the nose of my car is definitely not where we'd like it to be. Factory spring rates between the 2.0 and SS cars are the same, but the springs have a different static height. 'Rona put a ton of stuff on hold, and these springs seem to be on the back burner for the manufacturer unfortunately.

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by ZZP_Tyler

I know it's a few months later, but figured I'd give you an update. Still working with the spring manufacturer to get us a prototype 2.0 spring wound up. I've got the YYZ and Bilstein's on the car currently and it drives phenomenally, but like Mike said the weight difference has proved to be an issue. Mike's car sits great, where as the nose of my car is definitely not where we'd like it to be. Factory spring rates between the 2.0 and SS cars are the same, but the springs have a different static height. 'Rona put a ton of stuff on hold, and these springs seem to be on the back burner for the manufacturer unfortunately.

Good info. Any pics of the actual Bilstein shocks/struts?

[kropscamaro16]

i have pics of them on my car but none of the struts/shocks themselves they are on my car

[ZZP_Tyler]

Originally Posted by vtirocz

Good info. Any pics of the actual Bilstein shocks/struts?

I know I've got more somewhere on my phone, but here's the assembled prototype next to a stock 1SS strut assembly.

[wookwook]

I've been scoping the B14 setup. It looks to be progressive setup ?. I tend to trust bilstein I put a set of height adjustables on my truck to level it out. they are a little softer than oem but still have a great amount of support. Its just a different characteristic.