What spring rate - coilover mk1 escort with pinto

[GJUK]

Hello,

 

Sent my shocks off to be coilover converted at GAZ, can anyone suggest what spring rate i should have please.

 

The car will be used with a pinto engine for fast road use.

 

They're installing 225 springs at the moment, is this about right?

 

Thanks

 

Jon

[sambo]

Yeah, for road use i'd say thats about right mate.

Some people use 180lb but i reckon thats a bit on the soft side.

[GJUK]

Coolio, thanks mate

 

Jon