Originally posted by GTO Pete:
-> DemonSVT's weight distribution / reduction post

Originally posted by RogerB:
Grassroots Motorsports, May 03.

Based on power:weight,
30 lbs out of a 3000 lbs car is equal to a 1% increase in horsepower.
30 lbs out of a 2500 lbs car yields the same as a 1.2% increase in engine output.

And that's static weight. Rotational weight is more significant.



Previously suggested Modifications

- remove spare tire
- remove jack
- remove passenger and rear seats
- remove sound deadening materials
- remove air conditioning system
- remove power window system
- remove sunroof system
- remove wiper fluid system
- remove unused seatbelt systems
- gut trunk of lining and trim
- hood -> carbon fiber
- trunk -> carbon fiber
- seats -> lightweight
- battery -> Dynabatt
- wheels -> lightweight
- brakes -> Wilwood, TCE packages
- pulleys -> lightweight
- glass -> Lexan
- relocate battery to trunk
- remove stereo system (4 speakers, amp, HU, antenna, etc.)
- exhaust -> offroad y-pipe

Search: weight reduction



Very nice list, for those interested.

I've already got a head start on all you SVT owners. MY V6 mtx doesn't have:

Sound deadening
Power windows
Power locks
Sunroof
Alarm...
Also, I never seem to have any gas...




Hahaha But I guess any benefit the lack of those things might give is probably negated by the carseats, stroller and tools...

hahaha

Seriously, nice list!

MUST SELL - ECM computer new for a 98 V6 mtx + pats Now trolling in a Red Nissan 4 x 4