Friday, June 5, 2009

#139 Weight loss

Parts removed entirely:
  • 39.5 rear bumper support
  • 6 rear tow loops: pair
  • 8 rear bumper foam
  • 3.5 exhaust heat shield
  • 29.5 front bumper support (prev cut for fmic install)
  • 40lb-EST Complete A/C system
  • 22lb ABS pump
  • 10lb-EST 4 wheel steering
  • 10lb -EST charcoal canister, intake brace, emmissions stuff
  • 9lb power antenna
  • 39lb spare tire/jack/tools/carpets
Total: 216.5lb removed

Parts modified/replaced that alter total weight:
  • -2.25lb Cut cast drivers side engine mount bracket above PS pump
  • -1.25lb cut bent end off drivers side engine mount
  • -2.00lb complete T3T4 setup swapped from 16G setup
  • +15lb larger FMIC core (xs power 28"x12"x4" core is 23lb)
  • -5lb Aluminum intercooler pipes
  • -4lb 89 Dash pad
  • +15lb 16" wheels & tires
  • -4lb JMF intake (10lb oem/6lb JMF)
  • -8lb non cruise control throttle cable
  • -15lb lawnmower battery
  • -5lb plastic radiator fans
Total: ~ 16 loss from modifications


Total current weight loss: ~232lb


"To-Do" list of weight loss:
  • manual seatbelts 20lb
  • evo8 seats ~40lb
  • coilover shocks save ~35lb
  • carbon fiber hood ~30lb
  • interior sound deadening ~10lb
  • aluminum flywheel -15lb
  • remove balance shafts 6.5lb
  • manual rack & ps delete ~15lb

Total "to do" ~172lb loss

Misc weights for GVR4 parts:
  • 32.5 Fuel tank w/ sending unit & pump
  • 5 Full set of exhaust hangers
  • 17.5lb Stock GVR4 15" wheel
  • 18.75 Front shock & spring
  • 10.5 rear shock & spring
  • 10lb rear swaybar w/ links
  • 8.5lb front swaybar w/ links

All weights listed in LB as measured on a mechanical shipping scale

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