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01-30-2006, 10:06 PM
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Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
The 85-90 models(350ci) and maybe more were about 200lbs lighter than an SS, plus with the LS1 weight difference, the third gen is even lighter. So was it build quality, different frame? Body? How is the third gen lighter or how is the 4th gen heavier?
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#2
01-30-2006, 10:09 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
you could also ask yourself... why are the 4th gens faster yet heavier....
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 1995 Camaro - Z28 - M6 - Hardtop 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Classic -R.I.P. Andy (Hypsi)-
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#3
01-30-2006, 10:26 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
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I just wanted to know what makes the 4th gen heavier in terms of parts
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01-30-2006, 10:33 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
thats mean.......and I can hold my own with my car... so not all thirdgen gen were bastardized into weak little cars...
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92 z28 camaro 5.7 TPI current - slp intake runners and base-BBK 52mm throttle body-MSD 8.5mm wires, blaster coil, and 6AL Box-edelbrock headers-160 degree stat.-hotchkis strut tower brace waiting in the garage - LQ4, milled heads 317 casting (10.5 to 1), hardened pushrods, ported LS6 oil pump, manley dual spings with titanium retainers, MTI X1 cam, hawks longtube headers 
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#5
01-30-2006, 10:36 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
fourth gens usually have a lot more options and probably were made heavier to meet safety standards. thus heavier
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92 z28 camaro 5.7 TPI current - slp intake runners and base-BBK 52mm throttle body-MSD 8.5mm wires, blaster coil, and 6AL Box-edelbrock headers-160 degree stat.-hotchkis strut tower brace waiting in the garage - LQ4, milled heads 317 casting (10.5 to 1), hardened pushrods, ported LS6 oil pump, manley dual spings with titanium retainers, MTI X1 cam, hawks longtube headers
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#6
01-30-2006, 10:41 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
Because third gens are better.
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01-30-2006, 10:56 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
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 oh btw, f-bodies got heavier with the years... 1st gens are the lightest... why? good question, but the curb weight goes up with every generation...
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 '92 RS lt1/t56, lt4 hot cam, 30lb injectors, 54mm throttle body, full exhaust, 4.11 posi, 4 coil ignition, alluminum driveshaft, adj rear suspension, low. springs, electric water pump, custom tune.
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01-30-2006, 11:05 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
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01-30-2006, 11:15 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
you would think a first gen would be the heavest because it is all metal and it has a heavy ass engine. And how much does a 3ed gen weigh? stock? like a 92 like mine?
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01-30-2006, 11:52 PM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
just found these specs, not sure how accurate they are
'67 z28 3070lbs '92 z28 3103lbs '98 ss 3360lbs
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'92 RS lt1/t56, lt4 hot cam, 30lb injectors, 54mm throttle body, full exhaust, 4.11 posi, 4 coil ignition, alluminum driveshaft, adj rear suspension, low. springs, electric water pump, custom tune.
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01-31-2006, 12:10 AM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
Dave.. where did you get those specs at because they gotta be wrong.. if I remember right, I saw my Camaro's weight to be 3300.. and I thought 4th gens were close to 3800..
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#12
01-31-2006, 12:12 AM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
various f-body sites... i would trust them more than your memory to be honest...
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'92 RS lt1/t56, lt4 hot cam, 30lb injectors, 54mm throttle body, full exhaust, 4.11 posi, 4 coil ignition, alluminum driveshaft, adj rear suspension, low. springs, electric water pump, custom tune.
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#13
01-31-2006, 12:18 AM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
ouch...
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92 z28 camaro 5.7 TPI current - slp intake runners and base-BBK 52mm throttle body-MSD 8.5mm wires, blaster coil, and 6AL Box-edelbrock headers-160 degree stat.-hotchkis strut tower brace waiting in the garage - LQ4, milled heads 317 casting (10.5 to 1), hardened pushrods, ported LS6 oil pump, manley dual spings with titanium retainers, MTI X1 cam, hawks longtube headers
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#14
01-31-2006, 12:32 AM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
the newer the car the heavier basically because of all of the new technology.. computers, interior, safety stuff.... multiple cup holders ..... basically because its not just a motor with a frame anymore... they pack everything into them...
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1995 Camaro - Z28 - M6 - Hardtop 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Classic -R.I.P. Andy (Hypsi)-
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01-31-2006, 12:39 AM
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Re: Why is the 3rd Gen lighter?
yeah. If you actually would look at my car. All it is, is a frame, drivetrain, body, and seats. Thats it.
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