Weight reduction for a streetdriven car
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Weight reduction for a streetdriven car Here is what I have ditched...
-full a/c including condensor
-full AIR system
-full egr system
-front swaybar
-stock front wheels (skinnies on the car)
-back seat, seatbelts
-jack, spare
But I have added weight...
-iron 6.0 block
-Moser 9" nodular center
-8 pt Alston chromoly cage
I was thinking of removing the heatshields, which ones should I keep?
This car will do 10,000 next year.
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-full a/c including condensor
-full AIR system
-full egr system
-front swaybar
-stock front wheels (skinnies on the car)
-back seat, seatbelts
-jack, spare
But I have added weight...
-iron 6.0 block
-Moser 9" nodular center
-8 pt Alston chromoly cage
I was thinking of removing the heatshields, which ones should I keep?
This car will do 10,000 next year.
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car Back seat / Spare Tire / Spare Tire Jack
How much did the a/c remove in lbs? I have soooo been wanting to do that but I live in Texas! Not a good idea for us folks <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
-Jason
How much did the a/c remove in lbs? I have soooo been wanting to do that but I live in Texas! Not a good idea for us folks <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
-Jason
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car Back seat / Spare Tire / Spare Tire Jack
All removed oops...
How much did the a/c remove in lbs? I have soooo been wanting to do that but I live in Texas! Not a good idea for us folks
40 lbs
All removed oops...
How much did the a/c remove in lbs? I have soooo been wanting to do that but I live in Texas! Not a good idea for us folks
40 lbs
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car Front and rear bumper
Light weight seats
!cat back
Pass Air bag
Heater core
Rear seat belt spools
Carpet(or if you wanna keep the carpet)Just remove the under carpet isulation
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Light weight seats
!cat back
Pass Air bag
Heater core
Rear seat belt spools
Carpet(or if you wanna keep the carpet)Just remove the under carpet isulation
<img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car Yea john your going to have to get into it if you really want that ET, bumper supports, replace all carpet with light weight carpet...Racing Seat...etc etc etc, but try to keep it in everyday driving condition...lol
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car I'm going for the streetcar that doesn't get pulled over for loud exhaust. It's pretty loud now with the Mufflex.
I can't driving 700 miles sitting in a Kirkey race seat, is it me? <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
How about those heat shields, which ones should I keep?
I can't driving 700 miles sitting in a Kirkey race seat, is it me? <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
How about those heat shields, which ones should I keep?
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car Not sure if this has been mentioned, yet, but the soundproofing/carpet is very heavy. You can remove the soundproofing from the back of the carpet and re-install if you wish.
You mentioned removoving the EGR..including the air pump? Front and rear bumper braces and styrofoam padding? How far do you want to go and still drive on the street?
Good Luck,
Chuck
You mentioned removoving the EGR..including the air pump? Front and rear bumper braces and styrofoam padding? How far do you want to go and still drive on the street?
Good Luck,
Chuck
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car AC is 48 pounds total Terry
Other items:
EGR/AIR/CRUISE is 16 pounds
You should try my carpet idea I was talking about earlier <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> that is 40 pounds at the track
ABS module if you dont have ABS functioning:not sure on the weight
Pass airbag: 15 pounds
front bumper support: 21 pounds
Kmember A-Arm combo: 44 pounds
manual madman rack: 25 pounds with power steering stuff removed
all heat sheilds and misc crap: about 5-10 pounds
rear bumper support: 19 pounds
foglights: 3 pounds
under dash panels: 4 pounds
That is 192 pounds not including the AC.
Plus there is other stuff I am forgetting I am sure <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I am contemplating doing some of those things <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
Other items:
EGR/AIR/CRUISE is 16 pounds
You should try my carpet idea I was talking about earlier <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> that is 40 pounds at the track
ABS module if you dont have ABS functioning:not sure on the weight
Pass airbag: 15 pounds
front bumper support: 21 pounds
Kmember A-Arm combo: 44 pounds
manual madman rack: 25 pounds with power steering stuff removed
all heat sheilds and misc crap: about 5-10 pounds
rear bumper support: 19 pounds
foglights: 3 pounds
under dash panels: 4 pounds
That is 192 pounds not including the AC.
Plus there is other stuff I am forgetting I am sure <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I am contemplating doing some of those things <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car Or you could do like us cool guys, keep everything in the car so it's still comfortable, quiet, has a nice stereo and just build a stronger engine to make up the weight difference <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car naah screw that <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
I would rather go 11.1's-11.2's@120 through the full exhaust and be light <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> hahah
Cheers,
Chris
I would rather go 11.1's-11.2's@120 through the full exhaust and be light <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> hahah
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: Weight reduction for a streetdriven car yes <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
I am trying to be conservative here <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> hehehe!
Actually I have decided not to go with the K-Member A-arms route.
Just doing the lightweight hood (38), battery (20), carpet mod (40 at the track), EGR/AIR/CRUISE/foglights(19 pounds), pass and rear seat with belts (51 pounds) and some other minor stuff. That itself is worth 168 pounds. I can't afford to spend almost 700 bucks US for 44 pounds right now. What I mentioned above should make a noticeable difference especially where it is mostly off the front of the car. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
I am trying to be conservative here <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> hehehe!
Actually I have decided not to go with the K-Member A-arms route.
Just doing the lightweight hood (38), battery (20), carpet mod (40 at the track), EGR/AIR/CRUISE/foglights(19 pounds), pass and rear seat with belts (51 pounds) and some other minor stuff. That itself is worth 168 pounds. I can't afford to spend almost 700 bucks US for 44 pounds right now. What I mentioned above should make a noticeable difference especially where it is mostly off the front of the car. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris