Weight reduction list!!!
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From: Katy, TX
Re: Weight reduction list!!! [quote]Originally posted by Terry Burger:
<strong>While we're on the subject, I had my water pump apart (I'm putting together the Burger Electric Water Pump) and threw it on the scale, it came in right around 14#s with pulley/thermo. I don't see how replacing it with anything can save 18#. I think that item should be removed until you can verify it, I suspect JPR EWP will save 3-4#s over stock.
Also I think the carpet/insulation comes in closer to 30# than 40#, can anyone verify?
Also how about adding skinnies to the list?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I have weighed my carpet several times, on several scales... Not easy to do just from the size, but we have never got a weight under 40 lbs.
One day I'll get motivated, and carry it to a local metal shop that has a huge flat digital metal scale.
<strong>While we're on the subject, I had my water pump apart (I'm putting together the Burger Electric Water Pump) and threw it on the scale, it came in right around 14#s with pulley/thermo. I don't see how replacing it with anything can save 18#. I think that item should be removed until you can verify it, I suspect JPR EWP will save 3-4#s over stock.
Also I think the carpet/insulation comes in closer to 30# than 40#, can anyone verify?
Also how about adding skinnies to the list?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I have weighed my carpet several times, on several scales... Not easy to do just from the size, but we have never got a weight under 40 lbs.
One day I'll get motivated, and carry it to a local metal shop that has a huge flat digital metal scale.
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From: upstate NY
Re: Weight reduction list!!! Great post colonel! I will do a few deductions, like less washer fliud, less fuel, rear seat and seat belts, spare tire and jack, lighter battery, but nothing looks worse than a stripped out car(recovered theft).
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Re: Weight reduction list!!! Here are some firebird weights:
Front bumper support and brackets: 19.1lbs, rear support:20lbs even
carpet: 41 lbs, weighed it 3 times
Passenger seat/drivers seat(cloth) 29lbs each
rear seat back with seatbelts 14 lbs
seat bottoms 5lbs for the pair
mufflex 4inch 44lbs
ac/ps(compressor,condensor,lines,all but evap,pwr steering pump, lines and bolts: 47lbs
center console:10lbs
rear speaker/hatch panels 3lbs each
chrome Zr-1 17x9.5's weigh 51lbs each(ouch)
aluminum driveshaft:13.2
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[ December 01, 2001: Message edited by: Y2K Blackbird ]
[ December 06, 2001: Message edited by: Y2K Blackbird ]</p>
Front bumper support and brackets: 19.1lbs, rear support:20lbs even
carpet: 41 lbs, weighed it 3 times
Passenger seat/drivers seat(cloth) 29lbs each
rear seat back with seatbelts 14 lbs
seat bottoms 5lbs for the pair
mufflex 4inch 44lbs
ac/ps(compressor,condensor,lines,all but evap,pwr steering pump, lines and bolts: 47lbs
center console:10lbs
rear speaker/hatch panels 3lbs each
chrome Zr-1 17x9.5's weigh 51lbs each(ouch)
aluminum driveshaft:13.2
acpt:10 <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
[ December 01, 2001: Message edited by: Y2K Blackbird ]
[ December 06, 2001: Message edited by: Y2K Blackbird ]</p>
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Re: Weight reduction list!!! anybody weigh their stock manifolds compared to headers?
what's the difference between stock rims and a set of pro stars, i was guessing 60 lbs TOTAL for all four. that sound right?
how much does a loudmouth weigh compared to stock? i'm just trying to get an idea for my list.
Chris
what's the difference between stock rims and a set of pro stars, i was guessing 60 lbs TOTAL for all four. that sound right?
how much does a loudmouth weigh compared to stock? i'm just trying to get an idea for my list.
Chris
Re: Weight reduction list!!! In the older day's they use to swiss cheese the chassis (Punch out holes of steel shims to save weight) and it would still have the strength just lighter..
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Re: Weight reduction list!!! Cool, thanks! Got a phone number or website?
I just added up my weight reduction plans for 2002 and they should bring my race weight down to about 2875. <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
I just added up my weight reduction plans for 2002 and they should bring my race weight down to about 2875. <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Re: Weight reduction list!!! 973-401-1954 is the phone, renzf@yoyodyneti.com is the web-site. The prices are high, but you would only use this stuff on critical areas. I'm trying to find the place that had the aluminiun bolts, they were a crapload cheaper and would work fine on the majority of applications.
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From: Troy, AL
Re: Weight reduction list!!! WHOOOoooooooooowh!!! <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> That stuff is way expensive! Not a cost exfective way to loose weight.
We better find the aluminum stuff. <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
We better find the aluminum stuff. <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />