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digdeep0169 · 04-07-2014, 03:55 PM

I've been "called out" by a local 2012 5.0L m6 - we have an annual "All Out Call Out" and he's picked me. I need to lighten up the car if i want this L99 to get off the line.

Does anyone have a Carbon Fiber hood for sale? things like this... chime in.
I've done all the bolt on adders.

thanks,

Ray

ROD_SS · 04-07-2014, 04:05 PM

From different threads I seen. The carbon fiber hood wouldn't make that much difference since our hoods are not as heavy as u think.

You can reduce weight by
-lighter wheels
-the driver seat/passenger seat
- don't have that much fuel in your tank

Probably best to get some tires

tanur420 · 04-07-2014, 04:06 PM

Lighter wheels and rotors can net you 60+ lbs

ST1LE · 04-07-2014, 04:06 PM

Our hoods are aluminum so you wont save much if any by going carbon fiber there. Maybe trunk lid is something to look in to, not sure on weight savings there. Back seat delete also worth a look.

ClawSS · 04-07-2014, 04:09 PM

dangit...wheels...that was what I was gonna say...easiest and cheapest if you can borrow them.

you don't need that pesky exhaust do you?

Rcfiddy1 · 04-07-2014, 04:09 PM

Remove weight
Take out back seat, passenger seat. Trunk crap. Run with half a tank or less. Get a smaller battery, and some drag radials. Are you tuned?

digdeep0169 · 04-07-2014, 04:10 PM

without a doubt Rod_SS - these Niche's will not be what I race in. I'm getting WELD RT-S 17". I haven't removed the stock hood, so I'm uncertain as to how much it weighs, but good to know it doesn't weigh a lot. I'll have 1/4" tank or less gas. I'm just trying to think of every possible option to rid of weight, but still daily drive it. Since I'm not putting much power down, i don't see myself going all out "drag" in this. but would be nice to put a "W" up for us Gen5'ers (esp - against the 5.0L)

Destructo09 · 04-07-2014, 04:13 PM

Seems like a bolt on L99 should be pretty up there against a 5.0. Any idea on his driving ability? It would be much easier on your part with the auto, he has a high likely hood of messing up the launch or a shift.

ST1LE · 04-07-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by digdeep0169

without a doubt Rod_SS - these Niche's will not be what I race in. I'm getting WELD RT-S 17". I haven't removed the stock hood, so I'm uncertain as to how much it weighs, but good to know it doesn't weigh a lot. I'll have 1/4" tank or less gas. I'm just trying to think of every possible option to rid of weight, but still daily drive it. Since I'm not putting much power down, i don't see myself going all out "drag" in this. but would be nice to put a "W" up for us Gen5'ers (esp - against the 5.0L)

HAHAHA...I like your style, good luck man!

digdeep0169 · 04-07-2014, 04:21 PM

i hope so Destructo09. the guy I'm racing... is a beast. he's the typa guy who bounces off the rev limiter, slides his foot to left of the clutch, drops the hammer! i can only hope he misses a gear. he's done every bolt on possible as well, but hasn't geared. I'm on 3.91 gears, high-flow cats, X pipe. even with my big Niche wheels, she scoots pretty nice! she's seen 130 no problem. @ST1LE - thanks man. anything to give us the "upper hand" in terms of bragging rights. there will be many there, so I'm sure there will be vids to follow. Yes, i'll strap on the "go-pro" facing backwards to see if he can "reel" me in!

servax · 04-07-2014, 07:25 PM

Strip what you don't need on the car.

The backseat itself is ~15 lbs and takes no time to remove. The access door is another ~17 lbs, which unhooks from the bracket. Rear battery trunk lid is another ~5 lbs. If you want, you can also swap the battery which weighs in at 46 lbs for a 21 lb from Deka (ETX-30L). Each gallon of fuel is approximately ~6 lbs, I go 1/8th and carry a spare 5 gallon tank of gas. Also make sure you have good tires to hook, that ends up being a pretty big problem when you reduce weight..

rberns · 04-07-2014, 07:45 PM

What do you have rear gears? I would say look at changing them out so have a quicker launch.

digdeep0169 · 04-08-2014, 11:08 AM

@servax - yup - these are all great suggestions and easy to remove come race day. i plan to go with 1/8 tank gas. they have race fuel there onsite should I need a gallon or so. @rberns - I'm running 3.91 gears and this car scoots off the line very nice. we also changed the rear differential bushings to solid bushings, on order is lower control arms to clear the 17-10 Welds - rear tire will be 325/45 - 17"

Mr. Nasty · 04-08-2014, 01:02 PM

Yeah the stock hood is only 25LB if I remember right.

04-07-2014, 03:55 PM	#1
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	WTB: what do you got? I've been "called out" by a local 2012 5.0L m6 - we have an annual "All Out Call Out" and he's picked me. I need to lighten up the car if i want this L99 to get off the line. Does anyone have a Carbon Fiber hood for sale? things like this... chime in. I've done all the bolt on adders. thanks, Ray __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

04-07-2014, 04:05 PM	#2
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	From different threads I seen. The carbon fiber hood wouldn't make that much difference since our hoods are not as heavy as u think. You can reduce weight by -lighter wheels -the driver seat/passenger seat - don't have that much fuel in your tank Probably best to get some tires __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

04-07-2014, 04:06 PM	#3
tanur420 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 348	Lighter wheels and rotors can net you 60+ lbs __________________

04-07-2014, 04:06 PM	#4
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Our hoods are aluminum so you wont save much if any by going carbon fiber there. Maybe trunk lid is something to look in to, not sure on weight savings there. Back seat delete also worth a look. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

04-07-2014, 04:09 PM	#5
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	dangit...wheels...that was what I was gonna say...easiest and cheapest if you can borrow them. you don't need that pesky exhaust do you? __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

04-07-2014, 04:09 PM	#6
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Remove weight Take out back seat, passenger seat. Trunk crap. Run with half a tank or less. Get a smaller battery, and some drag radials. Are you tuned? __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

04-07-2014, 04:10 PM	#7
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	without a doubt Rod_SS - these Niche's will not be what I race in. I'm getting WELD RT-S 17". I haven't removed the stock hood, so I'm uncertain as to how much it weighs, but good to know it doesn't weigh a lot. I'll have 1/4" tank or less gas. I'm just trying to think of every possible option to rid of weight, but still daily drive it. Since I'm not putting much power down, i don't see myself going all out "drag" in this. but would be nice to put a "W" up for us Gen5'ers (esp - against the 5.0L) __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

04-07-2014, 04:13 PM	#8
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Seems like a bolt on L99 should be pretty up there against a 5.0. Any idea on his driving ability? It would be much easier on your part with the auto, he has a high likely hood of messing up the launch or a shift. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

04-07-2014, 04:21 PM	#10
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	i hope so Destructo09. the guy I'm racing... is a beast. he's the typa guy who bounces off the rev limiter, slides his foot to left of the clutch, drops the hammer! i can only hope he misses a gear. he's done every bolt on possible as well, but hasn't geared. I'm on 3.91 gears, high-flow cats, X pipe. even with my big Niche wheels, she scoots pretty nice! she's seen 130 no problem. @ST1LE - thanks man. anything to give us the "upper hand" in terms of bragging rights. there will be many there, so I'm sure there will be vids to follow. Yes, i'll strap on the "go-pro" facing backwards to see if he can "reel" me in! __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

04-07-2014, 07:25 PM	#11
servax Drives: 11' Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 35	Strip what you don't need on the car. The backseat itself is ~15 lbs and takes no time to remove. The access door is another ~17 lbs, which unhooks from the bracket. Rear battery trunk lid is another ~5 lbs. If you want, you can also swap the battery which weighs in at 46 lbs for a 21 lb from Deka (ETX-30L). Each gallon of fuel is approximately ~6 lbs, I go 1/8th and carry a spare 5 gallon tank of gas. Also make sure you have good tires to hook, that ends up being a pretty big problem when you reduce weight.. __________________ First ProCharged i-1 L99 Engine in the World! ProCharger Stage II Intercooled Tuner Kit with i-1, Injector Dynamics 1300cc Injectors, Squash E85/Gas Duel Fuel Pumps w/ Hobbs Switch, Kooks LT Headers, MagnaFlow Mufflers, Full 3' FlowMaster American Thunder Exhaust, K&W Variant 3, Jannetty Racing Tuned Last edited by servax; 04-07-2014 at 08:02 PM.

04-07-2014, 07:45 PM	#12
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	What do you have rear gears? I would say look at changing them out so have a quicker launch. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

04-08-2014, 11:08 AM	#13
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	@servax - yup - these are all great suggestions and easy to remove come race day. i plan to go with 1/8 tank gas. they have race fuel there onsite should I need a gallon or so. @rberns - I'm running 3.91 gears and this car scoots off the line very nice. we also changed the rear differential bushings to solid bushings, on order is lower control arms to clear the 17-10 Welds - rear tire will be 325/45 - 17" __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

04-08-2014, 01:02 PM	#14
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	Yeah the stock hood is only 25LB if I remember right. __________________ 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