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Re: What's lighter Duster or Demon? [Re: mopars_1] #1460312
07/01/13 01:46 AM
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Feather Duster.


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Re: What's lighter Duster or Demon? [Re: Big Bad Bee] #1460313
07/01/13 02:40 AM
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Re: What's lighter Duster or Demon? [Re: B5 Bee] #1460314
07/01/13 03:03 AM
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Dart Lite.




Those were both '75-'76. The lightweight items had to counter the weight of the normal 75-6 trans and hood, etc.; but they were also still burdened by the increased weight of the 5 mile per hour bumpers, heavier crash protection vs. the 71 cars, heavier exhaust systems, ie. catalytic converters in addition to mufflers, and even bigger brakes and wheels/tires.
The were "light" for 1975-6 cars, but undoubtedly, still heavier than the '71 stuff.

Bob


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Re: What's lighter Duster or Demon? [Re: rftroy] #1460315
07/04/13 06:30 AM
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If your goal is to have the absolute lightest ov either... get a 70 Duster and make it into either 71. They got heavier year by year... and between even 70 and 71 there were many differences that all add up. If i was going to build a 71 Demon i'd buy a 70 Duster and clone it. Easier to find, cheaper, and lighter. As far as just the two choices you listed though... the Demon does seem to be on average (posted weights) about 15-20lbs lighter... which makes sense to me looking at either car.

Re: What's lighter Duster or Demon? [Re: Pale_Roader] #1460316
07/04/13 04:25 PM
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The shipping weights are with certain mandatory equipment, yada, yada, yada...I wouldn't read too much into them. Bottom line is that they are close enough that the difference would be negligeable IMO.



Dave


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