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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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What are some of the easiest and best ways to achieve decent weight reduction in a 95gt. Other than the a/c and smog. I know they're the heaviest 5.0s out there.
Old Sep 10, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Spare tire, back seat, sway bars if your looking to run at the dragstrip. Theres alot more little things. Just depends on how crazy you want to get. Aluminum heads are quite a bit liter than stock. Lighter aftermarket wheels can be had with a little research. You should be able to pull out 150 pounds no problem.
Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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how far are you willing to go? my car is 2439 with me in it
Old Sep 11, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Tubular front suspension, including sway bar. Aluminum flywheel. Shorter bolts and screws anywhere and everywhere. Fiberglass hood. Fabricate aluminum brackets to replace steel ones hither and yon. Smaller battery.
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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I'm already working on the head-swap and rear-seat delete. It's going to be at the strip some, but also a weekend driver. So nothing too crazy.
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Go on a diet. It's free!
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony71502
Go on a diet. It's free!
Too bad I only weigh 155, lol.
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lukehayter
Too bad I only weigh 155, lol.
I've got you beat at 135
Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Manual steering and brakes will lose you some wieght.....
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