Anyone weight there ls1 3rd gen (GTA particularly)
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Not a GTA but my 91 Z28 weighed about 3130 back when the LS1 was normally aspirated. That's was with no driver, no A/C, no back seat, and a non T-top car. It's up about 100 pounds now with the supercharger. But that's a NICE 100 pounds!
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91 Z28 LS2 408CI, LS9 Supercharger, LPE GT7 cam, Yank3000, 3450 raceweight.
Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
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I weighed my car at 3360 with me 3230 without me. This is with all the AC still in and all the seats in. Power mirrors and windows. No jack and spare tire. Its a 92 RS.
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In general the motor is about +-100 lbs less. I also have tubular k-member and a-arms which might be 30 lbs or so. If you went from a 700R4 to a T-56 you would probably save some more because I think the T56 is lighter.
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Well I have 1" lowering springs, with an ls1 and all tubular parts and it looks lower than it was before I did all the work. Theoretically I would think it should but it didnt in my case.
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I measured the ride height from different front end locations like from the bottom of the front frame to the floor before I remove the stock engine and transmission. After I get the car on the ground with the LS1 and transmission in it I will remeasure to see if it impacts the ride height.
When I re-measure I will post on my on going El Camino thread. I am not there yet. I am expecting slight ride height increase but I suspect it will be less than 1 inch. My installation placed the motor in almost the exact location as others have used motor mounts that move the motor up and more forward than a stock location. I would suspect my installation would show the most difference where the other installations with the motor more forward would show the least.
When I re-measure I will post on my on going El Camino thread. I am not there yet. I am expecting slight ride height increase but I suspect it will be less than 1 inch. My installation placed the motor in almost the exact location as others have used motor mounts that move the motor up and more forward than a stock location. I would suspect my installation would show the most difference where the other installations with the motor more forward would show the least.
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Originally Posted by 91sbcamaro
so does it or does it not raise the front end up 1-2"s
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91 Z28 LS2 408CI, LS9 Supercharger, LPE GT7 cam, Yank3000, 3450 raceweight.
Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
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I don't have any real good views showing the ride height difference. This one gives you a little idea of the change (maybe):
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Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
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91 Z28 LS2 408CI, LS9 Supercharger, LPE GT7 cam, Yank3000, 3450 raceweight.
Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
www.speartech.com
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Here's the height difference on our car w/ sportlines. It was too low in the back w/ the springs in after so I went back to stock rear's.
Before the springs-
With all 4 Sportlines in-
Stock rears and Sportlines in the front (the angle sucks cause the hill, but yea)
Before the springs-
With all 4 Sportlines in-
Stock rears and Sportlines in the front (the angle sucks cause the hill, but yea)
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Originally Posted by Speartech
Not a GTA but my 91 Z28 weighed about 3130 back when the LS1 was normally aspirated. That's was with no driver, no A/C, no back seat, and a non T-top car. It's up about 100 pounds now with the supercharger. But that's a NICE 100 pounds!
My '87 is a hard top car also. Very nice info to know. Do you have a tubular K-member also? Roll cage?
yes that 100lb Radix is damn nice! Car looks good!! I will be in touch with you sir in the future about wire harnesses.
Thanks!
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No tubular K-member or roll cage.
It always seems to sit higher in the front when I push the pedal on right.
Sorry....I couldn't resist!
It always seems to sit higher in the front when I push the pedal on right.
Sorry....I couldn't resist!
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91 Z28 LS2 408CI, LS9 Supercharger, LPE GT7 cam, Yank3000, 3450 raceweight.
Latest numbers: 9.71 ET, 141.42 MPH, 1.40 60' , 610 RWHP Mustang Dyno
www.speartech.com
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Originally Posted by 91sbcamaro
With the 1" lowering springs and after the swap do you run into any major difficulties. other then speed bumps ect..?
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Just in case anyone searches for weights on GTAs, mine was originally 3750 with me in it (225 lbs). (Yeah, it was a bit of a tank...) I did some weight reduction before starting on my L92 swap, & was able to take 110 lbs. out of the car. Once my swap is complete, I'll update this thread as soon as I'm able to weigh the car again.