Shedding Weight

83fox · May 15th, 2008, 07:12 PM

dont forget to fill your tires with helium. and dont run any tranny, gear or motor oil. and you dont need any of your brake system either

83fox · May 15th, 2008, 07:16 PM

summit claims the FRPP driveshaft weighs half as much as the stocker but is twice as strong

JBIGBOOTSY · May 15th, 2008, 08:07 PM

Ditch the Brakes, they will only slow you down more.

JBIGBOOTSY · May 15th, 2008, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by 83fox

summit claims the FRPP driveshaft weighs half as much as the stocker but is twice as strong

Alu. can't be twice as strong as steel, and weigh half. It would be one or the other, not both.

TheBrat · May 15th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Keep the brakes, add a parachute, and grab a motor off a Raptor or a Harrier or something alike...

Problem solved, itll weigh in at about the weight of the fuckin earth its self, but itll make up for it with the 500000000mph speed runs!!
hahah

Brett!

83fox · May 15th, 2008, 08:26 PM

i know that. but thats what summit claims. dont shoot the messanger, im only repeating information. i think the reason they say its twice as strong is because its an aluminum alloy and not pure aluminum

83fox · May 15th, 2008, 08:31 PM

you dont need a motor or tranny either, thats extra weight too. flintstone that bitch

JBIGBOOTSY · May 15th, 2008, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by 83fox

you dont need a motor or tranny either, thats extra weight too. flintstone that bitch

Thats right, do top fuel cars have trannys? Nope, just a clutch.

1BADSTANG · May 15th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Anyone else.. with usefull information

mr garrison · May 15th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Aluminum rad

JBIGBOOTSY · May 15th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by mr garrison

Aluminum rad

No rad, and block filler!

mr garrison · May 15th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

No rad, and block filler!

and while you're at it, pipe exhaust gas directly into the intake, just like a huge EGR stuck open. I heard warm engines make more power

1BADSTANG · May 15th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by mr garrison

and while you're at it, pipe exhaust gas directly into the intake, just like a huge EGR stuck open. I heard warm engines make more power

I heard your not funny at all.

mr garrison · May 15th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by 1BADSTANG

I heard your not funny at all.

No you didn't. You should go beat up the fool who told you those lies.

83fox · May 15th, 2008, 10:50 PM

for shaving weight, strip whatever interior you dont need, and replace any heavy steel or cast iron part you can for aluminum (driveshaft, wheels, radiator, heads, flywheel etc...) for weight savings and performance

ujslost · May 15th, 2008, 11:02 PM

How about buy some horsepower and dont strip another mustang.

83fox · May 15th, 2008, 11:06 PM

haha i didnt say strip it permenantly. just for now if thats what he wants to do

ryans88gt · May 15th, 2008, 11:19 PM

I've held the stock driveshaft in one hand and the aluminum one in the other, there is barely a noticeable difference in weight. 1-2 lbs at most, it is only stronger because aluminum absorbs more harmonics without stress fractures and the diameter is 1/5" bigger than the stock unit.

JBIGBOOTSY · May 16th, 2008, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

I've held the stock driveshaft in one hand and the aluminum one in the other, there is barely a noticeable difference in weight. 1-2 lbs at most, it is only stronger because aluminum absorbs more harmonics without stress fractures and the diameter is 1/5" bigger than the stock unit.

This is true, Ive held Ryans shaft in my hand too, it's defiantly a beefy one.

ujslost · May 16th, 2008, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

This is true, Ive held Ryans shaft in my mouth, it's defiantly a beefy one.

FIXT

May 15th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#25
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback 1000.00 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 152	Keep the brakes, add a parachute, and grab a motor off a Raptor or a Harrier or something alike... Problem solved, itll weigh in at about the weight of the fuckin earth its self, but itll make up for it with the 500000000mph speed runs!! hahah Brett! __________________ 91 Mustang 4cyl Project Car 5L (for now), AOD, Subframe Connectors, 10 Hole Rims, 8.8 Rear End.. MORE TO COME! Yes my name is Brett, Yes im from Canada.. NO! My last name is NOT Hart!

May 15th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#29
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May 15th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#30
mr garrison Newbie 89 GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: N.Y. Posts: 27	Aluminum rad __________________ Needed: A pro-M or Pmass meter cal's to 24# injectors and A TwEECer if anyone has one for cheap TKO 600

May 15th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#36
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,706	How about buy some horsepower and dont strip another mustang. __________________ 1997 Mustang Gt Convertible for sale. Triple black, great condition and unmolested! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...like-most.html

May 15th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#38
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,292	I've held the stock driveshaft in one hand and the aluminum one in the other, there is barely a noticeable difference in weight. 1-2 lbs at most, it is only stronger because aluminum absorbs more harmonics without stress fractures and the diameter is 1/5" bigger than the stock unit. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

May 15th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#21
83fox Regular 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 444	dont forget to fill your tires with helium. and dont run any tranny, gear or motor oil. and you dont need any of your brake system either

May 15th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#22
83fox Regular 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 444	summit claims the FRPP driveshaft weighs half as much as the stocker but is twice as strong

May 15th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#23
JBIGBOOTSY Hardcore Enthusiast 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 1,792	Ditch the Brakes, they will only slow you down more.

May 15th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#26
83fox Regular 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 444	i know that. but thats what summit claims. dont shoot the messanger, im only repeating information. i think the reason they say its twice as strong is because its an aluminum alloy and not pure aluminum

May 15th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#27
83fox Regular 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 444	you dont need a motor or tranny either, thats extra weight too. flintstone that bitch

May 15th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#35
83fox Regular 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 444	for shaving weight, strip whatever interior you dont need, and replace any heavy steel or cast iron part you can for aluminum (driveshaft, wheels, radiator, heads, flywheel etc...) for weight savings and performance

May 15th, 2008, 11:06 PM	#37
83fox Regular 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 444	haha i didnt say strip it permenantly. just for now if thats what he wants to do

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