Raceweight listing
03-31-2006, 10:43 AM
#21
Launching!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Baytown
Posts: 252
90 GT, 3000 lbs with 220 lb driver and 1/8-1/4 tank fuel
6 point S&W Rollbar and full length subframes (added about 150 lbs)
D&D Tubular K-member, a-arms, and coil-over kit. Saved 55 lbs
No smog, no power steering, no a/c, electric fan vs clutch fan. Saved probably 50-70 lbs including the under dash a/c stuff
Wiper motor removed. 5 lbs or so
Draglites with skinnies up front. About 50-60 lbs or so
Two race buckets vs all factory seats removed. About 100 lbs together
No front sway bar. About 30 lbs
Fiberglass hood. About 20 lbs
Miscellaneous under hood items:
Hood latch and cable
Air Bag Sensors
Power steering cooling lines
Core support rail/bracket
Headlight support brackets
Total weight around 10 lbs or so
Front bumper and fog light bracketry removed. About 40 lbs together
All insulation behind panels and under carpet removed. About 50 lbs or so
Dog bone differential weight removed. 10-15 lbs
Alluminum heads. 50 lbs
Rear bumper removed can't remember, it was either 22 or 44 lbs LOL
Center console radio and a/c controls removed. 10 lbs or so
6 point S&W Rollbar and full length subframes (added about 150 lbs)
D&D Tubular K-member, a-arms, and coil-over kit. Saved 55 lbs
No smog, no power steering, no a/c, electric fan vs clutch fan. Saved probably 50-70 lbs including the under dash a/c stuff
Wiper motor removed. 5 lbs or so
Draglites with skinnies up front. About 50-60 lbs or so
Two race buckets vs all factory seats removed. About 100 lbs together
No front sway bar. About 30 lbs
Fiberglass hood. About 20 lbs
Miscellaneous under hood items:
Hood latch and cable
Air Bag Sensors
Power steering cooling lines
Core support rail/bracket
Headlight support brackets
Total weight around 10 lbs or so
Front bumper and fog light bracketry removed. About 40 lbs together
All insulation behind panels and under carpet removed. About 50 lbs or so
Dog bone differential weight removed. 10-15 lbs
Alluminum heads. 50 lbs
Rear bumper removed can't remember, it was either 22 or 44 lbs LOL
Center console radio and a/c controls removed. 10 lbs or so
04-02-2006, 04:17 AM
#22
TECH Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Pensacola Florida
Posts: 577
89 Mustang LX Hatchback, 5 Speed, power everything, sunroof, GT interior, Pro Star Knockoffs, FMS Aluminum DS, removed dog bone, removed sound insulation in hatch and under rear seat, no smog pump, 1/8 of a tank of gas, 3200 with me in it, I weighed 126-130 then
88 Mustang GT, 5 Speed, power everything, sunroof, weight removed: FMS Aluminum DS, removed dog bone, removed sound insulation in hatch and under rear seat, no front sway bar, no radio, 1/8 of a tank of gas, weight added: subframe connectors, Pony Wheels, ds loop, spare tire, 3260 with me in it
89 Mustang LX Hatchback, 5 Speed, power everything, GT Interior, removed dog bone, no sound insulation in hatch or under rear seat, weight added: Powerdyne Blower, Saleen Front Bumper, Saleen Wing, Chrome 17 Inch Cobra R Knockoff's, 1/4 tank of gas, 3300 pounds with me in it
88 Mustang GT, 5 Speed, power everything, sunroof, weight removed: FMS Aluminum DS, removed dog bone, removed sound insulation in hatch and under rear seat, no front sway bar, no radio, 1/8 of a tank of gas, weight added: subframe connectors, Pony Wheels, ds loop, spare tire, 3260 with me in it
89 Mustang LX Hatchback, 5 Speed, power everything, GT Interior, removed dog bone, no sound insulation in hatch or under rear seat, weight added: Powerdyne Blower, Saleen Front Bumper, Saleen Wing, Chrome 17 Inch Cobra R Knockoff's, 1/4 tank of gas, 3300 pounds with me in it
04-02-2006, 12:04 PM
#24
Mustang Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 70
3625 lbs with me in it (~205 lb)
93 GT, 4r70w trans, heavy motor with heavy accessories.
I've done zero weight reduction (has all of the sound deadening). Only thing missing is the a/c and hvac box (b/c I didn't want to spend the $$ on the AC to make it work properly and I don't need heat in Houston).
If I had that stuff, it'd be heavier. :-\
93 GT, 4r70w trans, heavy motor with heavy accessories.
I've done zero weight reduction (has all of the sound deadening). Only thing missing is the a/c and hvac box (b/c I didn't want to spend the $$ on the AC to make it work properly and I don't need heat in Houston).
If I had that stuff, it'd be heavier. :-\
04-02-2006, 08:44 PM
#25
LSxGuy widda 9sec Mustang
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lubbock, Texas, USA
Posts: 3,024
My 89 GT is currently at 2960 less driver, I put it at 3165 raceweight with a 1/4 tank of fuel. I have AC Delete and PS delete, but still have the HVAC box under the dash. Also removed the front metal fog light mount bar, and the rear bumper support. Everything else is as stock with full interior.
I'll be pulling the crash shocks out next, and the underdash A/C unit. I may put a k-member in it and fiberglass hood on it when I can get no more "free" weight out. I'd like it at 3000 raceweight, but not sure how hard that will be, especially if I put a 80 lb cage in it.
I'll be pulling the crash shocks out next, and the underdash A/C unit. I may put a k-member in it and fiberglass hood on it when I can get no more "free" weight out. I'd like it at 3000 raceweight, but not sure how hard that will be, especially if I put a 80 lb cage in it.
04-02-2006, 11:56 PM
#26
Corvette & Mustang Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Posts: 2,310
Originally Posted by -Joseph-
My 89 GT is currently at 2960 less driver, I put it at 3165 raceweight with a 1/4 tank of fuel. I have AC Delete and PS delete, but still have the HVAC box under the dash. Also removed the front metal fog light mount bar, and the rear bumper support. Everything else is as stock with full interior.
I'll be pulling the crash shocks out next, and the underdash A/C unit. I may put a k-member in it and fiberglass hood on it when I can get no more "free" weight out. I'd like it at 3000 raceweight, but not sure how hard that will be, especially if I put a 80 lb cage in it.
I'll be pulling the crash shocks out next, and the underdash A/C unit. I may put a k-member in it and fiberglass hood on it when I can get no more "free" weight out. I'd like it at 3000 raceweight, but not sure how hard that will be, especially if I put a 80 lb cage in it.
04-03-2006, 12:35 AM
#27
LSxGuy widda 9sec Mustang
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Lubbock, Texas, USA
Posts: 3,024
I don't think I'll get mine quite that light! 
Was there anything big removed, or was it ounces that led to pounds? Everyone that has raced Mustangs says its easy to get weight out, but I guess I just don't see it other than the obvious.
Hmm...My 10.6 could have been a 9.9 if it weighted that little.
Was there anything big removed, or was it ounces that led to pounds? Everyone that has raced Mustangs says its easy to get weight out, but I guess I just don't see it other than the obvious.Hmm...My 10.6 could have been a 9.9 if it weighted that little.
04-03-2006, 06:43 AM
#28
Corvette & Mustang Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Posts: 2,310
Originally Posted by -Joseph-
I don't think I'll get mine quite that light! Was there anything big removed, or was it ounces that led to pounds? Everyone that has raced Mustangs says its easy to get weight out, but I guess I just don't see it other than the obvious.
Hmm...My 10.6 could have been a 9.9 if it weighted that little.
Was there anything big removed, or was it ounces that led to pounds? Everyone that has raced Mustangs says its easy to get weight out, but I guess I just don't see it other than the obvious.Hmm...My 10.6 could have been a 9.9 if it weighted that little.
My 347 engine dynoed 360hp and 530# torque behind a C4 with a PI 3200 stall. Doesn't take much hp to run good ET's if you get your car is light enough.
04-16-2006, 12:48 PM
#30
TECH Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Sasebo, Japan
Posts: 14,384
Originally Posted by Larry
06 Mustang GT automatic coupe. 3590# race weight. Removed front sway bar, spare tire/jack and chunks of cast iron on the rear lower control arm supports.