Weight reduction list...

[BFASTNOTLAST]

Originally Posted by DietCoke

Yes, that is 100% correct. However as they aren't part of the driveline, you don't see the same reciprocating weight benefits as you do from reducing driveline rotating mass.

Maybe this logic will make more sense. If you have X amount of energy to use and you make a part more efficient the reaction of that is more energy can be applied somewhere else. Meaning more useable power.

Never mind... keep on going as you are.

[Pro Stock John]

Bfast us L99'ers swap in lighter torque converters. I'd be interested in a lighter driveshaft but they are like $1000 I'm personally not that hardcore about this car.

I've personally raced for 20 years have gone low 9's and crewed for a car that has gone 7.22@200. Definitely look for ways to reduce weight every way possible. And these cars start off so heavy that they initially one of the most inefficient cars to race.

[grocerygetter]

I actually see both of your points. lol

[BFASTNOTLAST]

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Bfast us L99'ers swap in lighter torque converters. I'd be interested in a lighter driveshaft but they are like $1000 I'm personally not that hardcore about this car.

I've personally raced for 20 years have gone low 9's and crewed for a car that has gone 7.22@200. Definitely look for ways to reduce weight every way possible. And these cars start off so heavy that they initially one of the most inefficient cars to race.

I agree a 4000lb Camaro is no race car or a 3200lb Camaro for that matter. My point to this whole thing was there is more beneficial ways to get the most out of weight reduction.

[BFASTNOTLAST]

This is my current project... Shooting for .399 or better 1/8th. Should be fun!

[Pro Stock John]

Yeah it's all good. But for a M6 you swap in a lighter clutch and flywheel, well, good luck with that in a stock weight car.

Common sense is do easy weight reduction first, and then spend money. I'd do lighter rotors for the right price.

So a friend about my weight drove the car over to the Beech Bend scales and said it was 4175 with him in it.

Per my weight post a few pages ago, 3980 early last summer. I'll hit some scales again when I swap my 18's back on front and back, but I think even before installing this light battery, I'm going to hit 3870-3900. Let's say 3900. 4175-3900 = 275 lbs. That's from wheels, tires, exhaust, removing some little stuff from the car, no mats, no stuff in the trunk.

[Pro Stock John]

Nice, BBC? Quickest we went in the 1/8 was 4.6 but I think he''ll dip into the 4.5's this year and maybe a very high 4.4 by the end of the year.

[BFASTNOTLAST]

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Nice, BBC? Quickest we went in the 1/8 was 4.6 but I think he''ll dip into the 4.5's this year and maybe a very high 4.4 by the end of the year.

Yes, 740" with a pair of split dominators and 6 stages of gas. It's been a journey.

[DietCoke]

It's going to be a boatload of fun when you're done. BBNOS is the way to go for durable power.

[Pro Stock John]

Thought BB twin turbo would be more durable.

[BFASTNOTLAST]

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Thought BB twin turbo would be more durable.

Almost went that route but the max CI for our class with TT's is 565 and in my area the summer is pretty brutal heat wise so we went with the gas instead.

[Pro Stock John]

Yeah seems like nitrous runs good in the summer too based on an outlaw class we ran last year.

[BFASTNOTLAST]

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Yeah seems like nitrous runs good in the summer too based on an outlaw class we ran last year.

You got it!

[Anaconda]

As far as suspension components, what is everyone going with to help reduce weight? Functionality is of course important and design but weight is a little plus. I know that Pfadt is now out of the picture and they had some good designs and what drew me to them as well was their attention to decreased weight. I've been trying to look for another option suspension wise to help decrease weight. I personally don't really want to give up some creature comforts so I will try with whatever option I can get.