Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: nz383man]
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02/11/13 05:04 PM
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so FMJ, what does your car weigh?
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: sixpackgut]
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02/11/13 08:20 PM
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To make this interesting and not seem like an @$&hole, lets just say it's lighter than it was bone stock at 3670 Lbs. Aside from all the other fine cars on here and specifically pertaining to my car, if this thread is read to the T-throughout and then some of the outside usual tricks that are part of lightweight programs applied to what I've already mentioned here, then just maybe, just maybe the magic number will be picked. Lets make this fun, this is an all metal B-body street car.
Pick a number.
Later, I'll mention what the car truly weighed last Summer with me, a rollbar and a full tank of gas ready to drive back home along with what it should weigh once I finish some other Skunk work tricks. Pardon my arrogance, it's part of the old racing heritage.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: fullmetaljacket]
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02/11/13 08:49 PM
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To make this interesting and not seem like an @$&hole, lets just say it's lighter than it was bone stock at 3670 Lbs. Aside from all the other fine cars on here and specifically pertaining to my car, if this thread is read to the T-throughout and then some of the outside usual tricks that are part of lightweight programs applied to what I've already mentioned here, then just maybe, just maybe the magic number will be picked. Lets make this fun, this is an all metal B-body street car.
Pick a number.
Later, I'll mention what the car truly weighed last Summer with me, a rollbar and a full tank of gas ready to drive back home along with what it should weigh once I finish some other Skunk work tricks. Pardon my arrogance, it's part of the old racing heritage.
I`ll shoot...............3050 lbs............
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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This type of thread is why I signed on.... and why I keep coming back.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: fullmetaljacket]
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02/12/13 01:19 PM
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I hope to get to the "featherweight" zone soon enuff and if not we`ll get out the cutters and grinders and go a few more rounds..........
Last edited by Thumperdart; 02/12/13 10:23 PM.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: big_wedge]
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02/16/13 10:27 PM
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fullmetaljacket
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Nothing to do with this thread? It has all but to do with this thread. I went from a Mopar M1 (12-3/4 Lbs) to the current Edelbrock Victor (11-3/4 Lbs) and saved one pound high on the motor. Also went from a Bigs 950 based 1000 cfm carb (11 Lbs) to a Pro-Systems 950 based 1000 cfm (9-1/2 Lbs) and saved another 1-1/2 Lbs. Now take into mind that on some combo's when changing a manifold or a carb to save a few pounds, The lighter items may end up not giving you all out performance in light of saving those few pounds. Some times a heavier part may give you more torque to make up for the weight. My car needed the upgrade in performance and the downgrade in weight and it works fine. Every cars heart is different. Note the no name Victor. A few tricks to not be a billboard out in the open market.
Last edited by fullmetaljacket; 02/17/13 12:12 PM.
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