Weighed the car today...
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Weighed the car today...
2660 lbs... no driver and about 2 gallons of excess fuel.
I weighed it before I took it to Speed INC for the LG Motorsports G5X4 cam install and TH350 w/brake and an 8" verter.
Going for the cam only record here are a few things I am doing that will make the car even lighter.
Cut off bumper support frame brackets: ~7lbs
Remove power antenna: ~4lbs
Remove misc interior brackets: ~5lbs
Lightweight fans: ~5lbs
4L60E w/9" converter to a TH350 w/ 8" converter: ~noclue
I'm also contemplating doing the rear hatch glass.. ~50-100lbs of savings there.
So, If I wanted to race in the LS1tech series I would have to add about 500lbs of ballast to my hatch and then add wheelie bars.. I don't think thats going to happen.
I will weigh the car again next week when I pick it up with the 350 and 8" converter.. also see if a different day on the scales throws me a drastically different #.. 2660 is kinda creepy.
I weighed it before I took it to Speed INC for the LG Motorsports G5X4 cam install and TH350 w/brake and an 8" verter.
Going for the cam only record here are a few things I am doing that will make the car even lighter.
Cut off bumper support frame brackets: ~7lbs
Remove power antenna: ~4lbs
Remove misc interior brackets: ~5lbs
Lightweight fans: ~5lbs
4L60E w/9" converter to a TH350 w/ 8" converter: ~noclue
I'm also contemplating doing the rear hatch glass.. ~50-100lbs of savings there.
So, If I wanted to race in the LS1tech series I would have to add about 500lbs of ballast to my hatch and then add wheelie bars.. I don't think thats going to happen.
I will weigh the car again next week when I pick it up with the 350 and 8" converter.. also see if a different day on the scales throws me a drastically different #.. 2660 is kinda creepy.
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Originally Posted by Magnus
So, If I wanted to race in the LS1tech series I would have to add about 500lbs of ballast to my hatch and then add wheelie bars.. I don't think thats going to happen.
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Thats light.
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i honestly didn't think that was possible. where did you weigh it at? and just curious, have you ever weighed it before and seen a number even close to that? and last, was the scale certified? i'm very curious about this, it's freakin' awesome to think the car can actually get anywhere near there.
thanks,
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thanks,
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If Magnus used the steel company scale, then I have used it too. I've tested it and it's been very accurate.
I need to weigh my car there again. Last time with me in it it was 3550 but that was a while ago.
I need to weigh my car there again. Last time with me in it it was 3550 but that was a while ago.
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dam kieth, i think you have the record for lightest firebird ever.that car should rock & roll!!! did you replace the hood yet with a caron fiber(11-12) lbs pin on.here are some things that might help,gun drilled rear axels,profiled milled.aluminum lug nuts,carbon fiber brakes,drive shaft.reactor products aluminum flexplate.i know cars running all of these.pm me if you need any info!
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Originally Posted by NHRAFORMULA00
dam kieth, i think you have the record for lightest firebird ever.that car should rock & roll!!! did you replace the hood yet with a caron fiber(11-12) lbs pin on.here are some things that might help,gun drilled rear axels,profiled milled.aluminum lug nuts,carbon fiber brakes,drive shaft.reactor products aluminum flexplate.i know cars running all of these.pm me if you need any info!
NoseUp has em beat by about 100 pounds but thats still one light ****
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I used the scale by Speed INC.
I've weighed the car in around 28xx lbs before I did all the light weight suspension,brakes,rear...
The car also has a stock cloth non power driver seat. I find it more comfortable than a race seat.. Plus I have recline until I hit the roll bar.
I'll try to weigh it again on Wednesday to see what # the scale brings up that day.. I do believe the car is around that weight.
I also have the 7lb dash and 7lb dash brace in the car that I don't want to remove.. and I have not swiss cheased and do not want to either.. I am ok with cutting out hunks of frame that are not required though. (rear bump stop brackets, front bumper support frame mounts)...
If all goes well this week I will be racing on Sunday..
I've weighed the car in around 28xx lbs before I did all the light weight suspension,brakes,rear...
The car also has a stock cloth non power driver seat. I find it more comfortable than a race seat.. Plus I have recline until I hit the roll bar.
I'll try to weigh it again on Wednesday to see what # the scale brings up that day.. I do believe the car is around that weight.
I also have the 7lb dash and 7lb dash brace in the car that I don't want to remove.. and I have not swiss cheased and do not want to either.. I am ok with cutting out hunks of frame that are not required though. (rear bump stop brackets, front bumper support frame mounts)...
If all goes well this week I will be racing on Sunday..
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The steel company scale on that street perpendicular to Albion.
I've verified it's accuracy because I had a 20 lb weight in the car, and the scale was dead on when I removed it.
It's possible for one person to push Keith's car even though it has 28" slicks in back.
I've verified it's accuracy because I had a 20 lb weight in the car, and the scale was dead on when I removed it.
It's possible for one person to push Keith's car even though it has 28" slicks in back.
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Originally Posted by Hawkn01
Keith, that is light !! Looks like Smokin's record is going down soon
TJ
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bring it on keith.
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Originally Posted by SMOKIN01TA
i wish he would hurry up and try so i have a reason to go run with all the new stuff i need to try. i should be close to 2850 without driver next run, last time i was about 3000 or so without me.
bring it on keith.
bring it on keith.
Uh oh I think that's a challenge straight from Louisiana to Chicago!!