Davecrx Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Right i have a 200 tdi and i'm looking into getting some new springs for it. But i have noticed that the springs are different for the tdi and the v8, and as i plan to swap to a v8 in the future i would like to know the differents and what springs i should go for?? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 The Tdi ones will be slightly stronger due to the engine being heavier (Tdi = pig iron, V8 = aluminium), though I don't know how much the difference is - but you wouldn't want V8 springs on a Tdi unless you were going for the "wikkid slammed to da floor m8" look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clbarclay Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 IIRC the differance between V8 and TDi was around 100kg. Depending how iminant the change is you may be best waiting for the engine change before getting new springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammoj28 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I have Tdi springs on mine at the moment with a V8 and it looks fine ride height wise. Dunno about the characteristics though, will prob change to V8 ones in future just for the hell of it and the fact mine need replacing. Thats another point, brand new tdi springs would prob be high because old ones will sag after time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Bear in mind it not just different spring unsure re Discos, but on 90s .... TDi does equal pig heavy unit, but it sits far back behind axle as std, a V8 is ali, but on a factory V8 sits far far forward over the axle so even tho a load lighter the hanging position of the engines vary hugely If a conversion, then you will have a V8 nowhere near Factory positions, further screwing up poundages and spring requirements Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 One difference is that Tdi's front springs are handed but the V8's are the same each side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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