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16V NA Springs

Posted By: slicer

16V NA Springs - 03/01/2018 20:53

Hi all,
I am looking to lower the ride height of my NA 16V but have a question that I hope this forum can answer.
The spring of choice seems to be Eibach but there is are 2 types available:
E3014-240 is listed as fitting FA175 1.8, 2.0/16V and 2.0/20V turbo.
E3014-140 is listed as fitting FA175 2.0/16V turbo.

There is a huge (£100) diference in price so what I need to know essentially is will the 16V turbo springs fit the 16V NA?
As usual, any help or advice is appreciated.
Michael.
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: 16V NA Springs - 04/01/2018 07:44

The answer is yes, the 16vt spring will fit on a 16v n/a, but the difference is the spring tension/rebound because of the different weights, which in itself is confusing as a 16v model is different to the 20v variant yet on their website it lists the -240 as 16v and 20vt.
Posted By: slicer

Re: 16V NA Springs - 04/01/2018 11:00

Hmm. So it would appear that I should opt for the 140 version to stay will similar spring rates.
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: 16V NA Springs - 04/01/2018 13:18

It doesn't make sense though as FA175 1.8, 2.0/16V model engine+ancillaries are lighter then the 20VT yet it says it's the same spring.
Posted By: Scuderia

Re: 16V NA Springs - 07/01/2018 10:20

The listings do not make a lot of sense. The story I heard was that the 16vt part was a different design, offered as a factory/dealer upgrade at the time. The other spring was the Eibach aftermarket design. It would fit all models.
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