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Old Oct 25, 2000 | 05:07 PM
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How much do I weigh?

The sticker in my door is faded away. 85-SC- Z28,automatic-TPI
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Old Oct 25, 2000 | 06:42 PM
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Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners
Transmission: Tremec T56
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73
The sticker doesnt say. Most of our cars weigh around 3400 lbs.

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Old Oct 25, 2000 | 08:31 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
The sticker on the door is the recommended Gross Vehicle Weight. How heavy the car is fully loaded with passengers, luggage etc. Typical third gens are 3400-3700 pounds depending on the model and options.

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Old Oct 31, 2000 | 12:33 AM
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
With an empty tank, mine was 3333 pounds. Really, it was!! But this is before i put my stereo in and the HD suspension parts.

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Old Oct 31, 2000 | 10:02 PM
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Mine weighed 3600lbs on the scale at New England Dragway. That's with my 205lb self and 2/3 tank of gas. Figure around 3350-3400lbs empty.



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