Weight reduction list!!!
06-16-2004, 10:32 AM
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The 98 tank is 18 pounds heavier than th e99 and up AFAIK.
I am really interested to see pics of the speed glass installed in a STREET car.
Anyone have pics of a fourth gen with this setup?
I am really interested to see pics of the speed glass installed in a STREET car.
Anyone have pics of a fourth gen with this setup?
06-16-2004, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Reckless
New item for the list. Just pulled my Firebird headlights and weighed them. I first removed the metal skins that cover the lights. I will rig some brackets out of aluminum for those. Total weight was 19.5 pounds right off the nose 
07-04-2004, 09:25 PM
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I've heard that a aluminum radiator can be 40% lighter than a stock radiator. I have looked thru all 13 pages of this thread and no one mentions anything about this. Has anyone compared the weights?
Any trick to changing out the fuel tank in a 98 for a newer plastic one.
Any trick to changing out the fuel tank in a 98 for a newer plastic one.
07-05-2004, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dogboy
I've heard that a aluminum radiator can be 40% lighter than a stock radiator. I have looked thru all 13 pages of this thread and no one mentions anything about this. Has anyone compared the weights?
Any trick to changing out the fuel tank in a 98 for a newer plastic one.
Any trick to changing out the fuel tank in a 98 for a newer plastic one.
07-06-2004, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dear John
What about those aluminum radiators that Jay Billingsley sells. Are they lighter than stock? What about that fan assembly? Sounds worth while.
07-09-2004, 11:50 AM
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Ok guys I got some weights for the list.
Bogart D10s from SJM:
15x3.5 - 9 lbs
15x9.75 - 11.5 lbs
Moroso DS2 Front tires 26/15 fronts - 12 lbs
M&H Cheater Slicks 26/15/11.5 - 21 lbs
Total weight 107 lbs.
Not bad considering my ZR1s and tires weighed in at 216 lbs!
Also, the wiper motor and mechanical assembley for them was 13.5 lbs.
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Bogart D10s from SJM:
15x3.5 - 9 lbs
15x9.75 - 11.5 lbs
Moroso DS2 Front tires 26/15 fronts - 12 lbs
M&H Cheater Slicks 26/15/11.5 - 21 lbs
Total weight 107 lbs.
Not bad considering my ZR1s and tires weighed in at 216 lbs!
Also, the wiper motor and mechanical assembley for them was 13.5 lbs.
TTT
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07-21-2004, 02:34 PM
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Quick question: What's that cylindrical canister (black plastic) tank right next to the coolant overflow canister? It's right by the horn on the passenger front. Can I take this out? It looks light, but hey, it's something.
08-01-2004, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Dear John
Quick question: What's that cylindrical canister (black plastic) tank right next to the coolant overflow canister? It's right by the horn on the passenger front. Can I take this out? It looks light, but hey, it's something.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/21408-ques-about-part-i-could-remove-weight-reduction-but-consequences.html
Hope that helps
08-25-2004, 03:10 PM
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Anyone know the weight of a stock SS hood? I am switching from my stock Z28 hood to an SS hood. If the stocker is 50 lbs, like said, I would like to know how much is saved with the SS hood...
08-25-2004, 09:50 PM
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If you're referring to switching from a stock Z hood to a stock SS hood, I'd say you'll gain a small amount of weight instead of shedding any. That is of course if the SS hood is stock and not fiberglass. Good luck.
08-26-2004, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Dear John
If you're referring to switching from a stock Z hood to a stock SS hood, I'd say you'll gain a small amount of weight instead of shedding any. That is of course if the SS hood is stock and not fiberglass. Good luck.
I thought the stock SS hoods were fiberglass....?
08-27-2004, 01:10 PM
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The stock SS hood is fibreglass, but very high quality, very stiff, thick. I have it in my head the OEM SS hood weighs in at 55 pounds, I was thinking about going to a VFN fibreglass hood (13 lbs?) and those numbers are what's in my head....
08-27-2004, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by EdmontonSS
The stock SS hood is fibreglass, but very high quality, very stiff, thick. I have it in my head the OEM SS hood weighs in at 55 pounds, I was thinking about going to a VFN fibreglass hood (13 lbs?) and those numbers are what's in my head....
Wow..scratch the idea of losing any weight if the stock SS hood actually weighs 55 lbs...
