Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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As a followup to my Milidon aluminum oil pump here is some more weight loss! I called the tech guy at Milidon before I ordered my pump cover. I asked if I could plug that external fitting and run my internal pickup. His answer was yes I could. So after I got my cover I ordered the proper plug and got rid of another .6 ounce for a new total of 2LBS 10.8 OUNCES for this upgrade! The black cap also makes the pump less noticeable! MJ
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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07/04/18 11:02 AM
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Thanks!Does any one make a lighter than stock manual steering gearbox? Unfortunately, no. The only A.M. box I know of is made by Flaming River and it's cast iron. Not sure how you would go about lightening a factory steering box. Perhaps a cromoly steering shaft would be a better place to shave weight. I posted these a while back but while we're on the subject... This was Silvaliant from a few years ago, not my car.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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My 63 has the original aluminum box. There are cast aluminum manual steering boxes on E-bag. I am guessing they would be lighter than a factory manual steering box. I don't know anything about them (quality, source of casting, etc.), but have wondered about them.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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07/04/18 06:16 PM
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Bob J
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I could see that removed 50 to 60 lbs. To bad that I need to run power steering for Autocross. I will look at lighter options once the car is running. I comes down to where do you spend your money. Light is nice but running is better.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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There is a lighter option but the wallet says do you want to loss weight or get it running.
07 Porsche C2 997.1 6spd DD and SCCA Solo II SS 68 Plymouth GTX Convert. 493cu Hotkiss Wilwood Classic air, Building for Solo II Cam 65 Chrysler 300 Convert. project 57 Desoto 2dr. Firesweep 392 Hemi,Wilwood Project with son 2003 Dodge Dakota R/T "DEAD"
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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07/04/18 06:52 PM
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Many later model cars have small pumps with remote reservoirs that can be adapted. Buddy of mine used a dirt track car pump on his big block B body conversion. Lighter and more compact that a stock pump.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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07/04/18 07:19 PM
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I'm running a 68 GTX convertible Wilwood brake front and back and Hotchkis suspension. Holley HP EFI Port injection coil near plug crank trigger and cam sensor yep no dist. Elederbrock XT Proflow intake and 95 mm throttle body. I was looking at a JZ jeep pump but I will look at circle tracks pumps as I didn't think of that
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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07/30/18 03:16 PM
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FMJ how visible is your oil pump in your car? I know you're asking about the A-990 pump but if it isn't sticking out like a sore thumb why not just patina the Milodon.... is anyone looking that hard at your stuff? Or are you just interested in it because its stock?
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