Penny hits the scale in preparation for her diet..

[Steve1968LS2]

Well it is generally impolite to discuss a lady's weight but then again Penny is not exactly a "lady".. lol

A little heavier than I expected but the Dana 60 and big block are not lite items.

Drum roll?

Total Weight (without driver and a few gals of gas) = 3420 lbs

Front axle weight = 1890 lbs

Rear axle weight = 1540 lbs

So, the magic question will how much weight off the front will an LS2 be?? If I can get 300lbs off the front then that would be great since I am sure my back weight will go up some with the new fuel cell and other suspension tweeks.

I know there are many other factors but like corner weights but this should give a decent indication of saved weight.

And here is a pic of Penny I took today.. it is now my wallpaper

[Y-TRY]

That's an awesome car, aweswome color, simply awesome everything

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Y-TRY

That's an awesome car, aweswome color, simply awesome everything

Thanks.. We pulled the motor, trans and all the fuel systems out today in 4 hours.. in my driveway.. not too shabby..

She is now ready for the work to begin, well after I strip the interior to keep it all nice.

In good news the undercarriage (floor pans) were PERFECT.. just coated in some funky undercoat. But in the areas that had flaked off the metal was pristine.. I might strip it and have it shot in lizard skin.

Now the question is how fast I can swap a sub, smoot/paint/modify the firewall and stuff the new driveline in her.. also need to address the rear PHR and shocks/coils.. should be relatively easy.. relatively..

[zbugger]

You're lucky with your 3400+ lbs. My car stock is supposed to be 3600+ lbs. At most, I may be getting it down to around 3599 or so. Gotta have a good stereo...

[Musclerodz]

Have you decided on a new subframe yet? How long till you get all the parts in? How much tweeking is the LS2 getting? Man, I am full of questions today.

Mike

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Have you decided on a new subframe yet? How long till you get all the parts in? How much tweeking is the LS2 getting? Man, I am full of questions today.

Mike

Sorta.. So far the leader is that trick new frame from 21st Century that uses C5 vette parts..

Hopefully soon..

At least heads, cam, elec water pump



Lots of details to work out..

[BC69]

Wow...you didnt waste anytime! How long you expect her to be off the road?
Its cool you are documenting everything before to compare after...but of course I wouldnt expect less from you.

Keep us posted.

Tim

[awr68]

Looks sweet!! With the new driveline you will be loosing the taller hood...no??

I want your wheels!!!

[PhaseShift]

Cool, I know someone else who is thinking of switching over to an LS2 in a first gen....

I am very interested to see the final weight of the car and if you ever get the chance, the weight of a finished LS2 ready to go in.