Weight reduction

[behvah78]

Anyone has tried gaining power by weight reduction?? Why is the 98 grand prix way heavier than a mustang? feels like each door is like 300lb.

[behvah78]

By power I meant acceleration

[fast98gtp]

newer mustang specs(in inches)...
height-53.1
width-73.1
length-183.2
wheelbase-101.3

98 grand prix specs...
height-54.7
width-72.7
length-196.5
wheelbase-110.5

^^that's why it weighs more...it's just bigger

[Ripn12s]

Here is some info from ZZP

http://www.zzperformance.com/zzp/fre...eemod_home.htm

Also, you can replace the stock engine cradle w/ an aluminum one that I believe the Monte Carlos use.

Also, There will be 2 carbon fiber hoods on the market

ZZP sells some WaterPUmp pullies that are much lighter then stock
Intense sells some Race only rotors and calipers

[JoeJoe231455]

The fox bodies were lighter than Grand Prix, but the new Mustang Gt are within 100 lbs of any 97+ gp. Ditch your spare tire and jack. The engine brackets as suggested by zzp. Lighter wheels...rear seat if your feeling ricey...etc etc.

Just build more power Thats what I do....

[GTPCatz]

[quote=JoeJoe231455] Lighter wheels...QUOTE]

cant get much lighter then stock torque stars....

[Ripn12s]

Could get some Centerlines if u wanna go all out and were planning on rims

[behvah78]

What about the doors and the hood? the doors seem very heavy to me.

[titleist312]

yeah definately take the doors off. that would not only lose you some weight but look way COOL......

[behvah78]

Well I wish I could do that but where I live is rainin all the time. So I was thinking about getting lighter doors or even lighter scissor doors

[Ripn12s]

Remove your power window and speakers that will lighten up the door.

Also there are 2 pieces of foam that could be removed.