So what advantages, besides rear mount cooler, small /6 conversions offer? |
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So what advantages, besides rear mount cooler, small /6 conversions offer? |
Tdskip |
Nov 14 2019, 03:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,697 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Yeah, back to looking at 2.2 and 2.4 engines while day dreaming. Not sure it is relational...
Just curious If there are any significant handling/weight advantages. I don’t think so, so does it come down to aesthetics of how the engine spin and sound? I will duck and cover now... |
Tdskip |
Nov 15 2019, 07:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,697 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
@mepstein - did those items you listed off come up to the +/-300 pounds?
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mepstein |
Nov 15 2019, 08:11 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,516 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Here are some of the things I came up with to remove 250-300 lbs. not all of the items are practical, reasonable or cost effective but it was just spitballing while waiting on a flight home. A 300lb / 15% weight reduction would make a pretty good difference in acceleration, braking and handling without changing the brakes, engine or suspension. 10 - Firewall pad 10 - floor tar 60 - lids 10 - engine lid 5 - rockers 20 - glass bumpers 20 - targa top 5 - carpet 15 - exhaust 10 - Backpad 20 - air control 5 - door hardware 185 10 - Seat sliders 5 - interior padding 20 - headlights 10 - steel crossbar 10 - Heat flappers & lever 30 - battery and 5 - battery tray 265 20- Headers 310 Additional items- Pedal board Targa latches Vent window & trim Shortened sub dash Sun visors Glove box & ashtray Trunk locks F & R Glove box lock Windshield wipers Windshield washer Trunk heat shield ? Brake caliper shields Radio & speakers Engine lid latch & cable Front trunk latch & cable Front carpet board Spare tire Center tunnel covers Shift knob Antenna |
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