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KAA · #11 03-09-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PhaseShift

My RS is about 2800 without fuel. I still think that is too much.

If you're under 3000 you're doing pretty good. I'd be thrilled to get below 3500.

**XcYZ** · #12 03-09-2006, 05:18 PM

Phil, what would change to drop the weight more? LSx powerplant? Composite body panels? There's nothing to your car now, there's not much left to whittle down.

**clill** · #13 03-09-2006, 08:15 PM

My 55 weighs about 7000.. Do I win a prize ?

race-rodz · #14 03-09-2006, 09:23 PM

wow...my crew cab dually tips the scales at 6800, and the sad part is...i bet that 55 wil tow more if needed.

1970cuda · #15 03-09-2006, 09:26 PM

jeff schwartz's ultima i think is like 2300 pounds

**XcYZ** · #16 03-09-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by clill

My 55 weighs about 7000.. Do I win a prize ?

3000hp and 7000 lbs isn't a ratio.

Steve68 · #17 03-10-2006, 04:38 AM

I have a scale reciept from the 80's for my NovaSS 3350LBS but it now has a BBC and a glass hood, so back to the scale!

PhaseShift · #18 03-10-2006, 04:45 AM

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Phil, what would change to drop the weight more? LSx powerplant? Composite body panels? There's nothing to your car now, there's not much left to whittle down.

I think the motor swap will be a wash- we can save some weight on the block and intake, but add some back with the turbo chargers, plumbing and intercooler.

Where I would look to save weight (and may later on)-

The hood weighs a lot- it is a reproduction hood and is heavy.

The rear end assembly-
**The LCA's are very heavy; I plan to make some new trick ones out of 7075 when we get time freed up in our machine shop. I am also thinking about doing a new set of half-shafts as well. We can make all that stuff; it is just a matter of freeing up time.
**I would love to make an entirely new rear end setup based on an aluminum center section and other light weight components.
** Wheels- The wheels are actually pretty heavy; maybe upgrade to some BBS wheels sometime?

promax/vennom#16 · #19 03-10-2006, 07:34 AM

Even though my 67 Nova is not complete or should I say it has'nt even been started, the estimated curb weight is suppose to be around 2700lbs with a big block.
(Hey guys, don't say anything but the body is fiberglass!!

)

Dave

markss28 · #20 03-10-2006, 01:49 PM

My 73 camaro is 3250lbs That is with heavy wheels and tires full glass and all metal. I have on order some 18" boyds that should take about 30-40 pounds off that number.