springs

beretta5 · Post by **beretta5** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:15 am

The rules for 2008 state I can run different springs on my 91' beretta......but must remain stock size.
I heard that different style beretta's had different spring rates depending on the model.
Can someone tell me what year/model beretta had the stiffest/heavy load rear springs?
I want to run the stiffest rear spring in the right side that I can.
Thanks.

Jeff P · Post by **Jeff P** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:30 am

If you have FE3 suspension (GT/GTU/Z26, maybe V6 Base?), you already have the stiffest rear springs. The FE7 (GTZ/INDY/W26) springs are the same. If you have F41 suspension, swap in FE3/FE7, but not from a '95-'96' car as they have longer rear springs. Different springs with the same part number may have different codes indicating different stiffnesses. I used to have a list of codes, but for the life of me don't know where it went, so you may be on your own on that one.

Money pit Beretta · Post by **Money pit Beretta** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:36 pm

Are they going to check your car before you race? The new springs will ride high at first, it will take some time for them to come down. It took mine a few months to drop down to where they are now. Get them in ASAP so they don't throw off your car in the turns.

beretta5 · Post by **beretta5** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 4:35 pm

thanks for the tip...I am still travying to figure what kind of car I have??
Might already have them springs in it

Money pit Beretta · Post by **Money pit Beretta** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:09 pm

Where did you get the car? Still have the VIN?

beretta5 · Post by **beretta5** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:22 pm

here it is.....

1G1LW13TOMY148415

Any help would/is appreciated.

Money pit Beretta · Post by **Money pit Beretta** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:31 pm

I thought that I had more info on this, but all I got is the T= 3.1 V6 and the M=1991. That should be some help. I had to go to a auto parts store and ask them what I had on my car. It may help to them if you have the size of your swaybar.

beretta5 · Post by **beretta5** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:19 pm

thanks.....I will definitely research further.

beretta5 · Post by **beretta5** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:55 am

so far I think I found it is a GT......

Post by **Cliff8928** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:51 am

Yeah, the 5th digit "W" means it's a GT or Z26

Jeff P · Post by **Jeff P** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:21 am

1 - U.S. Built
G - General Motors
1 - Chevrolet
L - "L" Platform
W - Beretta GT
1 - Two-Door Coupe
3 - Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver Inflatable Restraint System
T - LH0 3.1L V6 FI Produced in Mexico & Canada
O - That's actually a zero, and is a check digit for verifying the VIN
M - 1991 Model Year
Y - Wilmington, DE Plant
148415 - Production Sequence Number

The RPO codes are on a sticker on the spare tire cover (if it's still there), and will tell you what options the car came with.

beretta5 · Post by **beretta5** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:10 pm

what does the "LHO" mean

payback · Post by **payback** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:31 pm

LHO is the engine code for the 3.1Lv6 (not 3100sfi but the 3.1mpfi)

6r8ph1X · Post by **6r8ph1X** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:27 pm

my car never came with a spare tire cover. How else would i figure out what little options i have? Its a 96 base. What suspension would i have?

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