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dixonk · 08-19-2013, 01:47 PM

This is one heavy pig! I have a 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS with sunroof.

So far for weight reduction I have:

Forgestar F14 wheels
Removed air compressor,
Removed all engine covers
Headers
Catback

Car weighed in at 3880 with 1/2 tank of fuel!!!

On order is a Braille 21lb battery and lighter brakes.

Not wanting to sacrifice too much of the creature comforts of the car. Sunroof must add a bunch of heft to the car.

Any more ideas?
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Cymaro · 08-19-2013, 01:49 PM

Were you in the car?

Frank in MD · 08-19-2013, 01:59 PM

Removed all the engine covers? How many engines do you have?

jewel25 · 08-19-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

Removed all the engine covers? How many engines do you have?

That is what I was thinking

That could be the reason why the car is sooooo heavy.

J/K OP, we know these cars are beefy.

dixonk · 08-19-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cymaro

Were you in the car?

No.

dixonk · 08-19-2013, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank in MD

Removed all the engine covers? How many engines do you have?

You have the big one on top of everything. Then there is another one that covers the intake manifold.

julio820 · 08-19-2013, 02:05 PM

those wheels look heavy tho

kjkjr27 · 08-19-2013, 02:05 PM

Manual or auto? If manual you can get a lightweight clutch. I would take a look at Doc's thread. He has done an amazing job with weight reduction. It is a great read.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45165

dixonk · 08-19-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by julio820

those wheels look heavy tho

Wheels are Forgestar they are much lighter than stock.

dixonk · 08-19-2013, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Manual or auto? If manual you can get a lightweight clutch. I would take a look at Doc's thread. He has done an amazing job with weight reduction. It is a great read.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45165

Auto...could be another thing adding heft.

kjkjr27 · 08-19-2013, 02:11 PM

Yea I believe autos are heavier. You can get Racing Brake 2 piece rotors those are some good weight savings.

dixonk · 08-19-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Yea I believe autos are heavier. You can get Racing Brake 2 piece rotors those are some good weight savings.

I ended up getting R1 1 piece which are a bit lighter. Not as much as 2 piece. Didn't have it in the budget right now.

Pro Stock John · 08-19-2013, 02:15 PM

Doc did some good reduction, he has a list of items he changed/removed and their weights.

Mine last time was:

I have since put matching 18's up front, I know I lost 22 lbs there. I have a 15 lb battery to install, that would be another 25 lbs. Also cut off the rollerskates. Maybe 3700 w/o me is possible.

PalmerGA · 08-19-2013, 02:15 PM

"Heavy Chevy" used to be a term of endearment back in the 60s/70s... not so much anymore. Just a simple fact. These hogs are heavy!

08-19-2013, 01:47 PM	#1
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	Just weighed my Camaro and... This is one heavy pig! I have a 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS with sunroof. So far for weight reduction I have: Forgestar F14 wheels Removed air compressor, Removed all engine covers Headers Catback Car weighed in at 3880 with 1/2 tank of fuel!!! On order is a Braille 21lb battery and lighter brakes. Not wanting to sacrifice too much of the creature comforts of the car. Sunroof must add a bunch of heft to the car. Any more ideas?

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Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	Removed all the engine covers? How many engines do you have? __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

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kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Manual or auto? If manual you can get a lightweight clutch. I would take a look at Doc's thread. He has done an amazing job with weight reduction. It is a great read. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45165 __________________ Twitch Youtube

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kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Yea I believe autos are heavier. You can get Racing Brake 2 piece rotors those are some good weight savings. __________________ Twitch Youtube

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Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Doc did some good reduction, he has a list of items he changed/removed and their weights. Mine last time was: I have since put matching 18's up front, I know I lost 22 lbs there. I have a 15 lb battery to install, that would be another 25 lbs. Also cut off the rollerskates. Maybe 3700 w/o me is possible. __________________ 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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Cymaro Drives: 2010 Camaro LT2/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 248	Were you in the car?

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julio820 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boca Raton,Florida Posts: 315	those wheels look heavy tho

08-19-2013, 02:15 PM	#14
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	"Heavy Chevy" used to be a term of endearment back in the 60s/70s... not so much anymore. Just a simple fact. These hogs are heavy! __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)