Weight?
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?
i would guess 5lbs each? or did you need a precise answer? i think the aftermarket units would be a bit heavier.
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Car: 1989 Camaro RS
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Re: Weight?
I was hoping for a precise answer.. just trying to see how much bs aftermarket is saying.. i also ordered some replacement parts just to see...
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From: morrow, ga
Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?
i dont think the weight difference is very much. are you trying to reduce un-sprung weight?
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Re: Weight?
i'm trying to lose weight as much as possible but not making my car, a drag strip for 9 seconds or anything.
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From: morrow, ga
Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?
what have you done to lose weight so far?
Re: Weight?
The stock panhard bar and the Hotchkis piece I'm running now seem to weigh about the same. The Hotchkis control arms are quite a bit heavier then the stockers. I don't think any of them make a difference you'd feel just from weight. The aftermarket pieces make a change you'll feel in handling and performance though.
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From: morrow, ga
Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Weight?
thats a good point. if a part is going to add weight but increase traction you will still be faster overall.
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Car: 1989 Camaro RS
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Re: Weight?
I'm looking at either losing weight or be able to keep the same weight. From what I have so far this is it:
Removed:
Rear Seats
AC (Condenser, evap, compressor, drip can "forgot the name")
Spare w/ Jack
Stock Air Cleaner
Added:
Wonderbar
AOE Air Cleaner
Looking To Do In Future:
Swap my steel cowl hood for a fiberglass cowl hood
Tub K-Member w/ A-Arm
Subframe Connector
4Pt Roll Cage
This car is a 1989 Camaro RS
Can't think of anything else at the moment
Removed:
Rear Seats
AC (Condenser, evap, compressor, drip can "forgot the name")
Spare w/ Jack
Stock Air Cleaner
Added:
Wonderbar
AOE Air Cleaner
Looking To Do In Future:
Swap my steel cowl hood for a fiberglass cowl hood
Tub K-Member w/ A-Arm
Subframe Connector
4Pt Roll Cage
This car is a 1989 Camaro RS
Can't think of anything else at the moment
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Re: Weight?
Try replacing the stock swaybars with the hollow bars from the GTA/IROC/Z28?
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