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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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it is listed.

on my S60, going form a streel spool (14) was 32.8#s lighter then the truetrac. Thats the heavist diff I think most guys would run in these cars.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by studderin
it is listed.

on my S60, going form a streel spool (14) was 32.8#s lighter then the truetrac. Thats the heavist diff I think most guys would run in these cars.
I wonder what it is on a 12 bolt...20-25lbs maybe?
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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On the front sway bar. I took the sway bar off but I left the brakets on the car.. Because on the driver side it looked like theone bracket was covering/hiding a hose of some sort. I knowit said 14 pounds with front sway bar and brackets How much does a sway bar the the end bolts that old it near the front tires weight.

If I take the brackets off will that hose be fine without that bracket protecting it on the driver side..

What will I benifit from taking the front sway bar off..Thanks Jimmy.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Bad97WS-6
On the front sway bar. I took the sway bar off but I left the brakets on the car.. Because on the driver side it looked like theone bracket was covering/hiding a hose of some sort. I knowit said 14 pounds with front sway bar and brackets How much does a sway bar the the end bolts that old it near the front tires weight.

If I take the brackets off will that hose be fine without that bracket protecting it on the driver side..

What will I benifit from taking the front sway bar off..Thanks Jimmy.
On my TA I have not had any issues with a hose that needed to be concealed? The benefit is a couple of lbs for weight reduction. If you do not road race the car you do not need a front sway bar.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fasttagurl
On my TA I have not had any issues with a hose that needed to be concealed? The benefit is a couple of lbs for weight reduction. If you do not road race the car you do not need a front sway bar.
I dont road race at all.. I like getting to point a to point b as fast as possiable. So It will be fine to take the brackets off. So next time Iam under there I will take them off.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Bad97WS-6
On the front sway bar. I took the sway bar off but I left the brakets on the car.. Because on the driver side it looked like theone bracket was covering/hiding a hose of some sort. I knowit said 14 pounds with front sway bar and brackets How much does a sway bar the the end bolts that old it near the front tires weight.

If I take the brackets off will that hose be fine without that bracket protecting it on the driver side..

What will I benifit from taking the front sway bar off..Thanks Jimmy.
It's been a while since I pulled all of that stuff out of my car but it sounds like you are looking at the hose that connects to the AIR pump.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.3LJimmy
It's been a while since I pulled all of that stuff out of my car but it sounds like you are looking at the hose that connects to the AIR pump.
You talking about the one that goes to the air box lid. If so the hose isn't that big that looks like the bracket is covering it.. When I put my LT's on my car Iam taking all the air stuff of my car because. I got the race style headers. How hard is it to take all that stuff of my car..
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Originally Posted by 1Bad97WS-6
You talking about the one that goes to the air box lid. If so the hose isn't that big that looks like the bracket is covering it.. When I put my LT's on my car Iam taking all the air stuff of my car because. I got the race style headers. How hard is it to take all that stuff of my car..
If it's not the AIR hose then maybe the cruise control cable? The cruise control module is also located down there on the frame rail. The Air stuff isn't that hard to remove. If you are up to doing your own header install then I'm sure you can handle it.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.3LJimmy
If it's not the AIR hose then maybe the cruise control cable? The cruise control module is also located down there on the frame rail. The Air stuff isn't that hard to remove. If you are up to doing your own header install then I'm sure you can handle it.
OK thanks for the help.. I will be getting help from my dads buddy thats been a mechanic most of his life. I got the race style headers so I will have to take the air off the car right.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Zmg00camaross
cranks windows heavier than the power windows how can this be. electricl motors are heavy. please explain
I believe this may be a popular myth.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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So whats good to take off if this is your Daily Driver. Front swaybar wont give alot of wheel play for the front?
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Doing a bit of weight reduction on my TA and have a few things to add

The LS1 factory power steering cooler in the upper rad hose is 3lbs
The TA Passenger seat leather with lumbar pump is 42lbs
Dual fans are 14lbs and a 16" single is 9 so saves 5lbs
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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This may already be on here, but Harwood 3" Cowl hood (bolt on): 13lbs w/o brackets
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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13pound bolt on cowl hood

my pin on sunco is more, and thats just a 2inch cowl skin, with nothing under it. just single fiberglass layer





what singal fan are you taking about. i heard there was some earily 90's v6 has one fan, or you have a aftermarket one
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by studderin
what singal fan are you taking about. i heard there was some earily 90's v6 has one fan, or you have a aftermarket one
I'm guessing your asking me. I'm using the one for a Procharger setup just haven't got the rest installed yet.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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What is the weight on the brackets concerning the rear seats? Metal brackets on the floor and on the tops of the inner fenders where the belts and seat hook to? I already removed the ones off the floor simply so they dont poke through the carpet.

I see many weights offered for the Leather F body seats... are there Definite weights for the driver and passenger TRANS AM seats with full power, lumbar etc?
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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BMR Lowering Springs (front) new design, 15.5# pair

Afco front 14 inch 275# springs, 11.5# pair

Stock 02 WS6 T/A rear springs, 11.0# pair

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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Here's another one for the list...

Weld RT-S 15x4 w/ M/T 26 inch S/R radial
30.5-31 pounds per rim/tire combo

I can honestly say these are a great deal, 15x4s for $225 each. They look great!
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Front Spring/Shock assembly, still assembled, 35# for both
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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One alum take off 241 head (behives, no rockers or stands) is 22.8
I know ETs/mast cathy, are very noticeable more. Like maybe 6# for the pair, but thats kind dumb like bigger piston weight. haha

Took this the other day let somone test fit my front wheel. I should do a rear but there bagged, and wraped in blankets in a pile a parts for winter storage still.
Greg weld 15x3.5 with a moroso DS2 26x4.5x15 22.4 each
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15x3.5 Prostars w/165 R15 radial tires = 26.6#'s each
15x8 Prostars w/26x10.5x15 ET Streets = 28.6#'s each

Bogart Aluma Light 15x3.5 w/Moroso DS-2: 19.5
Pro Star 15x3.5 w/Steel Belted Radial: 25.5

Bogart Aluma Light 15x10.5 w/28x10.5 ET Drag: 34.5
Pro Star 15x8 w/27.1x9 ET Drag: 31.0

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