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Thanks a lot Carl, I honestly wasn't aware the factory motor was that comparable in weight to the SBC, thanks for the help!

Hi everyone, I am new here. I just picked up a 76 280z with a 350 chevy small block from a 70 camaro. The front springs that are currently in the car (yellow) I assume are aftermarket. They have no markings on them whatsoever. They are 100% compressed when the car sits, meaning coil sits on coil all the way up. I need to bring the front end up, looking for about a 1"-1.5" drop from factory to fit my new wheels, right now it has 195/75/14's on the front and are tucked. As you can imagine its super stiff hitting bumps since the springs are so compressed. I was wondering if there are any aftermarket springs available that would support the added weight of the chevy 350 (plus components) & muncie tranny and not be completely squished. Here is a picture of the car with my new wheels on the back and the wheels and suspension that came on the car still on the front.