God of Thunder

i have a 1999 Trans am and it weighs a ton. what can i do to cut down on the weight?

jrp

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you can start by searching

Ferocity02

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BWAHAHHAAHA!!!! Nice one jrp...

Back seats, spare tire and jack.

Camaro01SS4life

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Go to the Drag Racing part of LS1tech...Colonel wrote up a good weight reduction list...That thread is right at the top I believe...

Kevin

Camaro01SS4life

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I just clicked on your link jrp

Kevin

blown 346

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Theres alot you can do, it all depends on how serious you want to go. if you want to get serious, Front and rear impact absorbers(the foam between the front nose, rear bumber) front sway bar,Rear seat bench and seats, padding under the carpet, A/C unit, EGR unit if you have one,Replace all suspension with aftermarket and get ride of the stamped steel.The list goes on and on.

WickedWS.6

Yeah what he said is the car your daily driver? you might want to think about a tubular k-member

skunk50

do LS1 guys relocate their battery to the rear? that's like a 100 lb shift right there since you're taking a 50 lb battery and putting it in the rear (where it'll help weight transfer). also frees up room in the engine compartment.

parts like tubular k-members are expensive. i'd rather spend money on more power first. i've heard of aftermarket control arms break before too.

DeepBlueZ

!Front Swaybar is a good mod....its about 15 lbs off the front end.. and honestly unless you like open tracking, you won't miss it...my car still handles decently without it...you could try one of those lightweight batteries too...thats about 14 lbs as opposed to 45....

boondiggys

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get out the ol 1/2 drill and your choice of 2",3" or 4" hole saw and go at it....i think this calls for common sence here

boondiggys

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if it doesnt serve function and you dont care what it loooks like take it out