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Old 05-10-2009 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vortec-dude
really? headers dont weigh much less than exhaust manifolds? stock pulley 10lbs ud pulley 5lbs
LT headers are alot longer the stock manifolds so i doubt theres a difference there and UD pulleys range from 8-12 pounds. so i dont see a weight reduction.
Old 05-10-2009 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dlt76028
LT headers are alot longer the stock manifolds so i doubt theres a difference there and UD pulleys range from 8-12 pounds. so i dont see a weight reduction.
thats good to know...i thought maybe since it was cast iron vs aluminum, but yea i see what you mean
Old 05-10-2009 | 07:50 PM
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the pacesetter LT are lighter than the cast iron manifolds.. even take the cats out too... and the ASP pulley is lighter than the OEM pulley too
Old 05-10-2009 | 09:17 PM
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windows... wear some goggles and youll be set. j/k ive been thinkin about this and everything ive done so far has added weight with the exception of exhaust. im curious to see what you find when everything is off
Old 05-10-2009 | 10:46 PM
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Chop off the roof and cut down the front glass, and ditch the rear glass so you have a roadster look. Probily around 350ish pounds easy
Old 05-10-2009 | 11:27 PM
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If you wanna do some work, moving the battery to the back of the truck will balance out the weight a bit better. Big job though, and the cable ends like to corrode and cause crappy starting.
Old 05-11-2009 | 12:53 AM
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removing sway bar .. .. good luck above 100 mph
Old 05-11-2009 | 02:03 AM
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and when you go to the track make sure ur running on fumes , gas weighs like 8 OR 12 pounds a gallon i forgot .. and if ur overweight get a real skinny guy to drive it , or get a kid ..
Old 05-11-2009 | 08:33 AM
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front bumper is pretty heavy also...
my 2 cents, if you need to take all that off just to get better times, then your not fast enough yet.
Old 05-11-2009 | 09:00 AM
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take out your passenger seat. That seems like it could take off some weight.


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