Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: fullmetaljacket]
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12/28/15 09:15 PM
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Some K member tricks were shown on this thread and on others. The best and neatest techniques so far have been achieved by DVW with his beautiful 64' Plymouth. Just flip through the pages and you'll see. There are other specific threads to lightened K members as well.
Mine is nothing other than removing the stock engine mounts and utilizing titanium K-member mounting bolts. I left it pretty much stock as I want that look and function. Thought I had went through each page but must have missed them, I was sure I had seen them here. Doing a race car so I want it light and strong.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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12/28/15 09:35 PM
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Installed some Lingenfelter Aluminum bumper brackets on the front of my dart last weekend. The car already had fiberglass bumpers but was still using the stock brackets.
Brackets and a little hardware shortening was good for 11 pounds off the nose of the car.
-Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: fullmetaljacket]
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12/29/15 02:17 AM
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FMJ, I expect to see that flyweight at the track a few times this year!!Maybe come to Carlisle with me,,,,,,,,,,,,
HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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12/29/15 12:54 PM
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Hope you are enjoying the snow!
I just picked up a Ultra HP carb, advertised to save 4.5 lbs compared to the old HP using aluminum over the pot-metal.
Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death...
71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts 66 Belv. II - just a streetcar 88 Mustang - turbo LS beater
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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12/29/15 01:35 PM
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Hope you are enjoying the snow!
I just picked up a Ultra HP carb, advertised to save 4.5 lbs compared to the old HP using aluminum over the pot-metal. My aluminum Proform carb weighs way less than any Holley I own - not sure exactly how much but at least 4-5 lbs like mentioned above. Holley's are heavy for sure. Even a little 1850/600 weighs a ton. It's like putting a brick on your intake. TQ is still the lightest by a mile being plastic and all...
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: cudaman1969]
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12/29/15 04:20 PM
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I am looking for the posts where the k-frames where lightened up, thought it was on this one but can't find it, any one know where it's at?
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: Thumperdart]
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in my constant search for weight lately, I tore off the rear door panels and I laughed. one side was hole sawed and I remembered thinking to myself, what a waste of time this is, all this work and now real weight coming out. I just got 1.5 lb out of that side between metal and undercoating but it would have been alot easier if I would have done it before the cage went in.
lost 46 lbs since drag week so far
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Ray how much weight do you think you saved with the rack conversion? How much does that rack weigh vs the steering box? Thanks
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Ray how much weight do you think you saved with the rack conversion? How much does that rack weigh vs the steering box? Thanks At one time I had the weights written down. I think just my k frame weighed 36lbs and ended up being 19 when done. A gear box, arms and steering linkage are all much heavier than a rack. Probably an easy 10lbs there. And then this year I got another 12 lbs out of the suspension lightning the spindle, lower control arms and switching to coilovers
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performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
[Re: sixpackgut]
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Ray how much weight do you think you saved with the rack conversion? How much does that rack weigh vs the steering box? Thanks At one time I had the weights written down. I think just my k frame weighed 36lbs and ended up being 19 when done. A gear box, arms and steering linkage are all much heavier than a rack. Probably an easy 10lbs there. And then this year I got another 12 lbs out of the suspension lightning the spindle, lower control arms and switching to coilovers I will weight my stock stuff but I'm guessing more than 10 lbs. for the steering
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