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VADER SS L99 · 06-08-2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Any ideas how much drop from stock L99 exhaust setup to aftermarket? I already have longtubes and cats, so talking about that big resonator to the tips.

Sounds like the jerry cans are 30 lbs each, and one of the mufflers I like is only 15 lbs. That big resonator contraption looks heavy though.

I would like to know this as well. What does the factory L99 full exhaust from manifolds to tips weigh vs LT headers to full aftermarket cat back.

se7en · 06-09-2013, 01:04 PM

Im currently trying to figure out ways to reduce weight in the front of the car only. Its getting tougher than i thought without spending a bunch of money.

diamondmike · 07-03-2013, 05:27 AM

ON THE WEIGHT LOST PROGRAM. LOL

Mr. Nasty · 07-03-2013, 08:55 AM

Did a 10.87 in March temp were in the low 70 after that some suspension work gear change 3.27 to 3.45. I know the high temp is killing me now high 80 and 90. Have removed front sway bar and have cadillac spares with M/H tires sway bar 17lb front runner 35lb each that's total of 71lb gone off front. Maybe i can break my time of 10.87 with the high temp????

2SSnTEX · 07-05-2013, 04:35 PM

Aluminum driveshaft. Drilled wheel studs. Aluminum lug nuts... I raced asphalt oval track, always looking for weight advantages as less rotating weight.
Are u running an elect fan?

gorgeous-ss · 07-05-2013, 05:04 PM

Why would you drill the wheel studs? Wouldn't that harm the integrity of the stud

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429 · 07-05-2013, 11:15 PM

Older. its down to 3385 now, nothing like progress.

kjkjr27 · 07-06-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by se7en

Im currently trying to figure out ways to reduce weight in the front of the car only. Its getting tougher than i thought without spending a bunch of money.

Same here, finding it a little hard to remove weight from the front, I know when I finally get my headers installed I will lose 12lbs but other than that not sure how else to get ride of some weight from the front.

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Originally Posted by 429

Older. its down to 3385 now, nothing like progress.

That is very very impressive congratz!

Mr. Nasty · 07-06-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 429

Older. its down to 3385 now, nothing like progress.

Where did you loss the most weight?

2SSnTEX · 07-11-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gorgeous-ss

Why would you drill the wheel studs? Wouldn't that harm the integrity of the stud

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Not at all... You can buy them from any race shop. Smilely's, Day Motorsports etc etc. Used them on my asphalt oval track truck/cars...

WHAMMO · 07-16-2013, 12:58 PM

How hard it is to remove crash support front and rear?

Id say that seats/wheels/exhaust are the biggest easiest way to lose some weight..Congrats on your car Diet, youre a serious racer!!

Pro Stock John · 07-16-2013, 01:34 PM

3740 me, 3385 you... nice job. That's 355 lbs!

429 · 07-16-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

How hard it is to remove crash support front and rear?

Id say that seats/wheels/exhaust are the biggest easiest way to lose some weight..Congrats on your car Diet, youre a serious racer!!

Takes 5 minutes to R&R them after you pull the bumpers off, which is about a 15 minute job once you know what you're doing. Est. 45 mins to an hour for your first time, maybe? Removing the rear bar isn't that big a deal, since there is a substantial amount of steel unibody there, but the front bar I certianly wouldn't recommend removing. If you got in a collision, it would be very dangerous. There are some light tubular options on the market, or you could just sawzall the bar in half lengthwise like I did originally to save on weight.

cam99 · 07-16-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 429

Takes 5 minutes to R&R them after you pull the bumpers off, which is about a 15 minute job once you know what you're doing. Est. 45 mins to an hour for your first time, maybe? Removing the rear bar isn't that big a deal, since there is a substantial amount of steel unibody there, but the front bar I certianly wouldn't recommend removing. If you got in a collision, it would be very dangerous. There are some light tubular options on the market, or you could just sawzall the bar in half lengthwise like I did originally to save on weight.

Where can you find tubular crashbars?

07-03-2013, 05:27 AM	#45
diamondmike Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Destin, fl Posts: 441	ON THE WEIGHT LOST PROGRAM. LOL Attached Images __________________ 7.83 @ 172 and 1.15 60ft 5th gen 4.93@143

07-03-2013, 08:55 AM	#46
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	Did a 10.87 in March temp were in the low 70 after that some suspension work gear change 3.27 to 3.45. I know the high temp is killing me now high 80 and 90. Have removed front sway bar and have cadillac spares with M/H tires sway bar 17lb front runner 35lb each that's total of 71lb gone off front. Maybe i can break my time of 10.87 with the high temp???? __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

07-16-2013, 12:58 PM	#53
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	How hard it is to remove crash support front and rear? Id say that seats/wheels/exhaust are the biggest easiest way to lose some weight..Congrats on your car Diet, youre a serious racer!! __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

07-16-2013, 01:34 PM	#54
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	3740 me, 3385 you... nice job. That's 355 lbs! __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

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06-09-2013, 01:04 PM	#44
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	Im currently trying to figure out ways to reduce weight in the front of the car only. Its getting tougher than i thought without spending a bunch of money.

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2SSnTEX 2011 2SS L99 Vert. Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lewisville Texas Posts: 51	Aluminum driveshaft. Drilled wheel studs. Aluminum lug nuts... I raced asphalt oval track, always looking for weight advantages as less rotating weight. Are u running an elect fan?

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07-05-2013, 11:15 PM	#49
429 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 726	Older. its down to 3385 now, nothing like progress.