Camaro Weight Reduction Thread

[green man]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Swap the driver and passenger seats for a set of Sparcos, the stock ones are heavy.

Yeah, I'm looking into this. These seats aren't very comfy, it appears they were made for heavier people than me.

[Doc]

All the things I suggested do not change the body panels, require painting/repainting, or change the interior. Most of the weight seems to be in the frame and suspension. Focus on light-weight upgrades there. Changing body panels can get expensive and the gain really isn't that much at all; you wouldn't even notice it actually. For the money you get a bigger bang for the buck reducing unsprung weight in the suspension and chassis.

[jtzako]

There's at least 75 to 100 lbs in the exhaust. The wheels alone are about 35lbs each for the stock 20s so you could probably get 5 to 10 lbs lighter per wheel there.. (and rolling weight > static weight) Coilovers is good for a decent reduction. After market sways perhaps could be lighter by a few lbs. My CAI is a bit lighter than stock airbox but probably not by more than a couple lbs.

I think 150lbs would be relatively easy, if not cheap, to take off without changing the look or drivability of the car.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by jtzako

There's at least 75 to 100 lbs in the exhaust. The wheels alone are about 35lbs each for the stock 20s so you could probably get 5 to 10 lbs lighter per wheel there.. (and rolling weight > static weight) Coilovers is good for a decent reduction. After market sways perhaps could be lighter by a few lbs. My CAI is a bit lighter than stock airbox but probably not by more than a couple lbs.

I think 150lbs would be relatively easy, if not cheap, to take off without changing the look or drivability of the car.

As I stated in an earlier post in this thread, the stock exhaust system on the LS3 from the cats back weighs 70 lbs. If you replace it with a catback exhaust and go with 3" pipes you might save about 15-20 lbs over the stock system. The front 20" wheels weigh 62 lbs with tires, and the rears weigh 67 lbs with tires. When I upgraded to the Pedders Xa coilovers all 4 combined were 20 lbs lighter than stock. I wouldn't expect to save too much on sways.

150 is not that easy to remove and not particularly cheap either. Catback exhaust will run at least $1,000, lighter wheels will be at least $1,600, good coilovers will also be around $1,600. Expect to spend at least $4,500 just for those 3 areas.

[odman_1]

TAKE OUT WINDSHEILD AND WEAR GOGGLES!!

[PatrickfromMD]

Originally Posted by Doc

As I stated in an earlier post in this thread, the stock exhaust system on the LS3 from the cats back weighs 70 lbs. If you replace it with a catback exhaust and go with 3" pipes you might save about 15-20 lbs over the stock system. The front 20" wheels weigh 62 lbs with tires, and the rears weigh 67 lbs with tires. When I upgraded to the Pedders Xa coilovers all 4 combined were 20 lbs lighter than stock. I wouldn't expect to save too much on sways.

150 is not that easy to remove and not particularly cheap either. Catback exhaust will run at least $1,000, lighter wheels will be at least $1,600, good coilovers will also be around $1,600. Expect to spend at least $4,500 just for those 3 areas.

Finally, someone who knows what he’s talking about. Listen to your Doc

[advfire]

fill the tires with helium

[aet08]

kick the passenger out

Originally Posted by ************

Who has the lightest weighing 2010 Camaro out there?

Looking to see what everyone is removing to keep their cars on a diet but still streetable.

Here is a quick list of things that can be removed without harming driveability:

1. Spare Tire
2. Back Seats
3. Front Sway Bar
4. Change stock mufflers for aftermarket exhaust (24lbs each stock muffler) Thank you jagan323 for that info.
5. Get Long Tube headers and replace factory manifolds
6. Lightweight wheels (18 Inch Lightweight)
7. Skid plate? not sure if there is one on there
8. Tow Brace? I know the GTOs had one and they weigh like 30lbs

[SSizzle]

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Does anyone know if you can have your car reweighed and lower the price of your registration? I live in Maryland and vehicle over 3700 pay extra

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As far as I know the MVA goes by what is printed on the original certificate of origin or title. They will not allow you to weigh in any other way.

[matteoviviano]

The Camaro holds approx. 14 gallons of fuel which is a no brainer but what people don't often know is that a gallon of gas weighs 8.66 lbs. Running on a 1/4 tank of gas is approx. 100 lbs that you could save by not doing any modifications

[GEEo]

Originally Posted by Tessa

removed my ex-husband....saved about 200lbs

very smart weight reduction method!

I got rid of my stock mufflers they wer pretty heavy that was a good 40 -50 lbs off, now have straight pipes love the sound!

[BoomBoomKid]

There is a lot of safety bracing in the doors, in the bumper area that can be removed, for racing only. A lot of of the deadening insulation material can be removed to save weight. Don't forget the glass, go with lexen or something lighter where the rules permit. Remove the power windows HW and replace with latches.

If you really want to start with a very light car start with a "body in white" from the factory.

I hear Mustangs can be made very light when their engines are removed to become boat anchors...JK!

[GEEo]

Originally Posted by matteoviviano

The Camaro holds approx. 14 gallons of fuel which is a no brainer but what people don't often know is that a gallon of gas weighs 8.66 lbs. Running on a 1/4 tank of gas is approx. 100 lbs that you could save by not doing any modifications

1/4 gallon of fuel on this kind of cars runs out quick! specially if your having a little to much FUN! ehhehe

[CarbonSS]

I got this thread on my phone while I was driving and immediately ejected my passenger, and I tell you what, noticeable difference right off the bat!