Weight
03-09-2008, 10:22 AM
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Weight
I have an 88 mustang gt and I was wondering what is my stock off the showroom floor weight. Also I would like to know where to start in terms of taking weight off. Would like to drop about 200-500 lbs. Thanks
03-09-2008, 10:30 AM
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RE: Weight
about 3300 w/ no driver and all power options inc ac
dropping weight depends on what your willing to give up...most of it is not meaningless weigth so you'll have to compromise something
trunk (spare tire jack etc)
sway bars (both) = about 40 pounds if i remember
smog pump and all related = 20 pounds or so
race wheels and skinnies = ??? but X 4 wheels gotta be about 50-60+
glass hood
inner bumper supports
aluminum heads = alot probably 20-25 pounds each
no sway bars + skinny fronts + cheater slicks on back = watch it in the rain...it's doable but don't expect to do 85 in a big storm
dropping weight depends on what your willing to give up...most of it is not meaningless weigth so you'll have to compromise something
trunk (spare tire jack etc)
sway bars (both) = about 40 pounds if i remember
smog pump and all related = 20 pounds or so
race wheels and skinnies = ??? but X 4 wheels gotta be about 50-60+
glass hood
inner bumper supports
aluminum heads = alot probably 20-25 pounds each
no sway bars + skinny fronts + cheater slicks on back = watch it in the rain...it's doable but don't expect to do 85 in a big storm
03-09-2008, 10:43 AM
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03-09-2008, 02:03 PM
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RE: Weight
ORIGINAL: ponyboy302
3193lbs
3193lbs
my notch weighs that w/ no smog, sway bars, or anything in the trunk
so add the ground effects and back hatch to that number
i have a DOT scale at work , and have to cross it every day , so just trust me on this
03-09-2008, 03:05 PM
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RE: Weight
ORIGINAL: nitrous_bob
that would be incorrect , where did you find that ??? curb weight ? on a title ?
my notch weighs that w/ no smog, sway bars, or anything in the trunk
so add the ground effects and back hatch to that number
i have a DOT scale at work , and have to cross it every day , so just trust me on this
ORIGINAL: ponyboy302
3193lbs
3193lbs
my notch weighs that w/ no smog, sway bars, or anything in the trunk
so add the ground effects and back hatch to that number
i have a DOT scale at work , and have to cross it every day , so just trust me on this
I guess i'd be surprised if an 88 GT weighed more than my Cobra, though, according to my reg. Is the reg. weight without any fluids?
03-09-2008, 03:26 PM
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RE: Weight
its from a book .. standard catalog of mustangs .. thats what it lists as its shipping weight ..heres a link to the book im talking about
Amazon.com: Standard Catalog of Mustang 1964-2001 (Standard Catalog of Mustang): Brad Bowling: Books
Amazon.com: Standard Catalog of Mustang 1964-2001 (Standard Catalog of Mustang): Brad Bowling: Books