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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 21 2010, 07:04 AM (664 Views) | |
| black83zee | Aug 21 2010, 07:04 AM Post #1 |
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Some facts on weight : Gas weighs 6.2 lbs. per gallon! A full tank for us is 93 lbs.! 4th gen leather seat....44lbs. glass t-top....16lbs. Lexan t-top.....9 lbs. 2" aluminum spacer+additional lug nuts.....5 lbs. ![]() More to come as I remove and weigh stuff. interesting facts. Amen! Edited by black83zee, Aug 21 2010, 08:13 AM.
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350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| gp90gta | Aug 21 2010, 07:54 AM Post #2 |
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Rotating inertia is worth a lot more then that if I remember correctly 1lbs is worth almost 20hp |
![]() 1990 GTA, 350, AFR195's, TPIS Miniram, Dyno Don headers, Custom bumpstick by Bullet cams, 36lbs injectors, Spohn SFC's, Custom tune by me. | |
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| black83zee | Aug 21 2010, 08:00 AM Post #3 |
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George, that's why an aluminum drive shaft and a lighter flywheel are important. Also why I noticed the car drove better with the 16" rims vs. the 17" rims with 5 lb. spacers! I'm also sure as you put in larger rotors there will be a point where the inertia will limit the braking improvements...in that case 2 piece rotors and carbon discs help a lot $$$!
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350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| gp90gta | Aug 21 2010, 08:32 AM Post #4 |
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Does anyone know how much those carbonfiber ones way, alot of auto-x guys use them are they really that much lighter then the aluminum ones? As far as inertia and braking I think it has to do more with friction then mass, the more friction the better faster you turn kinetic energy to thermal energy hence faster stopping The technical term is how much retardation can be achieved Edited by gp90gta, Aug 21 2010, 08:59 AM.
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![]() 1990 GTA, 350, AFR195's, TPIS Miniram, Dyno Don headers, Custom bumpstick by Bullet cams, 36lbs injectors, Spohn SFC's, Custom tune by me. | |
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| ZZ383GTA | Aug 21 2010, 09:34 AM Post #5 |
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just buy a 100 pack of sawzall blades and start cutting.. thatll save some weight lol. otherwise add more horse power.. i have one thing on that list and thats the gas.. otherwise im good lol.. and alot of racers use 17" wheels and bigger for the most part. especially nowadays all cars come with 17" and bigger from the facotry. |
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| 1320B4U | Aug 21 2010, 09:50 AM Post #6 |
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Car and driver did an experiment years ago...they took a basic xe sentra and ran quarter mile times each time after they removed weight...started w/full interior, then removed the roof, doors, glass, etc...by the end all they had was the unibody and motor, 14" tires in front and donuts in the back..absolutely nothing in the car w/the exception of drivetrain components...i think the car ran in the 14's when it was done from a stock time of 16sec's plus..really intriguing article on weight. Another thing people should look at is the weight of themselves....you don't see 250lb horse jockeys do you? |
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| black83zee | Aug 21 2010, 11:36 AM Post #7 |
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Then Danica Patrick should be winning! Do they make her carry extra weight? I actually thought about carbon drive shafts.....but then I saw a photo of one that just shattered....well, I didn't need that! Can someone weigh a 16" rim and tire and post it here? Then we need the same for the 17". Edited by black83zee, Aug 21 2010, 12:01 PM.
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350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| firechicken269 | Aug 21 2010, 07:41 PM Post #8 |
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89 Formula 350
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is there a sticky on this? there should be. keep on this stan! |
![]() 1989 Formula 350, 5.7 TPI, T-5, WS6 suspension, 3:23 posi rear, disc brakes, T-Tops, Holley 52mm TB, Ported Upper Plenum, SLP Siamese Runners, 24# Injectors, G92 Exhaust option, Custom Chip(By gp90gta). car definitely wouldnt be what it is today without alot of help from all my friends here... thanks guys | |
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| 19transam86 | Aug 21 2010, 10:03 PM Post #9 |
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Like a G6
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i will weigh my 16's tomorrow, the 17's don't com off until next weekend when i do my rotors! |
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| firechicken269 | Aug 21 2010, 10:06 PM Post #10 |
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89 Formula 350
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is this with or without the tire? |
![]() 1989 Formula 350, 5.7 TPI, T-5, WS6 suspension, 3:23 posi rear, disc brakes, T-Tops, Holley 52mm TB, Ported Upper Plenum, SLP Siamese Runners, 24# Injectors, G92 Exhaust option, Custom Chip(By gp90gta). car definitely wouldnt be what it is today without alot of help from all my friends here... thanks guys | |
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| black83zee | Aug 22 2010, 05:33 AM Post #11 |
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That's with the tire. Everything bigger weighs more.....That's logical.I'd like to know just how much more. Those old 15" mags were actually very light wheels. Transam racers all used them back in the day. |
350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| black83zee | Aug 22 2010, 08:41 AM Post #12 |
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Found more numbers on TGO..: 1 AFR head complete....33lbs. 1 Iron head complete....48lbs. 1 peice rear seat with seat bottoms 27 lbs Front bumper support = 37lbs Air bag sensors combined (3 pcs) = 2lbs Nose = 16lbs 36mm sway bar with brackets/bushings = 15lbs AC compressor = 15lbs AIR pump = 7lbs AIR diverter valve + lines = 4lbs Stock LCAs = 10lbs/pair Pro-fab tubular poly/poly LCAs = 8lbs/pair Stock torque arm = 10lbs BMR Adj torque arm = 16lbs Formula wheel with bald 225/50/16 tire = 40lbs Formula wheel with 245/50/16 tire = 50lbs GTA wheel with 245/50/16 tire = 44lbs 15" x 9" Draglite XP = 22lbs 15x9 Draglite XP with 275/50/15 Hoosier Quicktime = 41lbs 15x3.5 Draglite with 165r15 = 25lbs Stock starter = 20lbs mini-starter = 9lbs. Turbobuicks.com ministarter = 9lbs PHB brace = 5lbs donut + jack...33lbs. Stock AC Delco battery...36lbs. Steel Hood.....68lbs. Fiberglass Hood....45lbs. Edited by black83zee, Aug 22 2010, 10:14 AM.
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350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| firechicken269 | Aug 22 2010, 08:42 AM Post #13 |
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89 Formula 350
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stan, please tell me you arent breaking down your car to do this...lol nm, just read the found on tgo part
Edited by firechicken269, Aug 22 2010, 08:48 AM.
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![]() 1989 Formula 350, 5.7 TPI, T-5, WS6 suspension, 3:23 posi rear, disc brakes, T-Tops, Holley 52mm TB, Ported Upper Plenum, SLP Siamese Runners, 24# Injectors, G92 Exhaust option, Custom Chip(By gp90gta). car definitely wouldnt be what it is today without alot of help from all my friends here... thanks guys | |
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| black83zee | Aug 22 2010, 09:12 AM Post #14 |
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Rainy day so I got time on my hands!....Info on aluminum driveshafts and Hp gain. http://www.ws6.com/mod-1.htm |
350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| Robb Knight | Aug 22 2010, 09:15 AM Post #15 |
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Wow. Thanks for the read. Eventually I would like to take some weight off of my car down the road when I no longer use it as my daily. Right now I have to drive it through rain and snow, so weight is my friend. Especially in the rear. Great stuff though. I will definately look back at this when the times comes. I will probally take out what isnt noticeable. Like I wont be taking out seats and stuff. Want to keep the car looking complete. Cool to know I shed 6lbs when going from the Formi wheels to the GTA's. |
![]() 1989 Firebird Formula 5.7 350 T-Tops WS6 | |
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| firechicken269 | Aug 22 2010, 09:16 AM Post #16 |
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damn, kinda cool. i was a week away from getting one for my red car =/ |
![]() 1989 Formula 350, 5.7 TPI, T-5, WS6 suspension, 3:23 posi rear, disc brakes, T-Tops, Holley 52mm TB, Ported Upper Plenum, SLP Siamese Runners, 24# Injectors, G92 Exhaust option, Custom Chip(By gp90gta). car definitely wouldnt be what it is today without alot of help from all my friends here... thanks guys | |
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| Robb Knight | Aug 22 2010, 11:05 AM Post #17 |
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Are the GTA wheels 44lbs each or altogether? |
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| firechicken269 | Aug 22 2010, 11:16 AM Post #18 |
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each wheel is individual. no way a rim would weigh 11pounds with a tire lol |
![]() 1989 Formula 350, 5.7 TPI, T-5, WS6 suspension, 3:23 posi rear, disc brakes, T-Tops, Holley 52mm TB, Ported Upper Plenum, SLP Siamese Runners, 24# Injectors, G92 Exhaust option, Custom Chip(By gp90gta). car definitely wouldnt be what it is today without alot of help from all my friends here... thanks guys | |
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| Robb Knight | Aug 22 2010, 12:54 PM Post #19 |
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Thats what I figured. I was like "dam, I dont remember them being so lite". Im a big strong guy, but I know they had to be more than 44lbs altogether. So is that the weight with the tires mounted? Its weird I googled the weight of them and I cant find a unanymouns weight. A bunch of different weights. I'll just weigh them next time I have them off. |
![]() 1989 Firebird Formula 5.7 350 T-Tops WS6 | |
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| firechicken269 | Aug 22 2010, 01:40 PM Post #20 |
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they probably differ by the tire. other tires prob weigh more, idk
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![]() 1989 Formula 350, 5.7 TPI, T-5, WS6 suspension, 3:23 posi rear, disc brakes, T-Tops, Holley 52mm TB, Ported Upper Plenum, SLP Siamese Runners, 24# Injectors, G92 Exhaust option, Custom Chip(By gp90gta). car definitely wouldnt be what it is today without alot of help from all my friends here... thanks guys | |
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| black83zee | Aug 22 2010, 01:58 PM Post #21 |
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We need some weights of 17" wheels with tires...I'll weigh my C5 rims, but I need to get to them in storage. |
350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| BigEd65 | Aug 22 2010, 02:00 PM Post #22 |
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what can i modify next ?
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what exactly are you trying to say |
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| firechicken269 | Aug 22 2010, 02:05 PM Post #23 |
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time for a SUPERCHARGER!!!
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![]() 1989 Formula 350, 5.7 TPI, T-5, WS6 suspension, 3:23 posi rear, disc brakes, T-Tops, Holley 52mm TB, Ported Upper Plenum, SLP Siamese Runners, 24# Injectors, G92 Exhaust option, Custom Chip(By gp90gta). car definitely wouldnt be what it is today without alot of help from all my friends here... thanks guys | |
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| Formula388 | Aug 22 2010, 02:08 PM Post #24 |
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Stan, it doesnt make sense to weigh different size rims... Take 3 different style 16" rims and youll end up with 3 different weights, same things with tires! With so many different tires available each has a different weight you wont get anything accurate to compare to. BTW I have been searching for 17" Magnesium corvette rims... I bet those weigh less than you 16" rims |
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| black83zee | Aug 22 2010, 03:17 PM Post #25 |
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Magnesium is definitely a lighter material....but very expensive. It was really used a lot in the 60's then everyone switched to aluminum alloys. You hardly ever see mag wheels now.
Edited by black83zee, Aug 22 2010, 03:43 PM.
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350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| 1320B4U | Aug 22 2010, 03:32 PM Post #26 |
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Magnesium corvette rims where very a expensive option back in '03?? Some of the lightest wheels are made by volk and i think there 17lbs for 16's. A lot of guys (in the import scene) used to run the 93+ rx7 5 spokes, they're really light stock rim and a 16" but had a tendency to crack on the spokes. The 18" racinghart c5's i had that were running 225/40 series rubber were 50lbs even. Interesting thread though. Were the lexan tops an option in our cars? If so how much? Where they just used as a secondary manufacuturer that GM used back in the day? |
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| black83zee | Aug 22 2010, 04:12 PM Post #27 |
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Checked the Crager site.....17X8 steel rim=40lbs......17X8 alloy rim=26lbs.....15X8 alloy rim=19lbs. interesting they don't make a 16" rim in alloy. |
350, carb, headers, side exhaust, T-5, aluminum ds, Baer discs, Bilsteins, tubular a-arms, tubular torque arm, adjustable track bar and control arms. | |
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| charged355 | Aug 22 2010, 05:26 PM Post #28 |
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My front rim n tire weigh twice as much what the back one does stupid steel wire in the tires lol fronts are 15x4 and the backs are 15x10 |
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| Formula388 | Aug 26 2010, 04:00 PM Post #29 |
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Corvette magnesium wheels: Front: 17x8.5 weighs17lbs and Rear: 18x9.5 weighs 18.5lbs |
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| klowny | Aug 26 2010, 04:56 PM Post #30 |
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One thing to note on carbon fiber driveshafts..they can handle upwards of 1500 horsepower and are one of the most strongest and lightweight ds u can use...they are also very safe..when they break, they broom up.. |
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