front bumper removal

WADS56 · 03-13-2001, 01:55 AM

thinking of removing the front bumper to take off weight from the front end. Will this cause any chassis flex on the starting line, is it worth the weight savings for a drag car that will see little street time, or is this a big no no unless I have a tube chassis?

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Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust

93lx 5.0 daily driver

rtz · 03-13-2001, 03:27 AM

It's one of the more heavy things that you can take off the car. I've had mine off before.

Just remove the front clip, and then it's 2 bolts that hold the bumper unit onto the car.

WADS56 · 03-13-2001, 03:46 AM

Did you notice anything different when you took it off? It looks like the bumper is the only thing that ties the front end together, I don't want the car twisting off the line.

Did you remove the rear to? If so how much weight did you save, and how much did it help your track times?

Thanks,
Wade

Rick 91GT · 03-13-2001, 09:52 AM

The bumper is the only thing that will save you if you happen to have a un-fortunate accident at the track or on the street. It is the only thing that saves the motor from taking the impact. I don't think it is worth taking that chance....IMHO

You may want to look at getting alum. bumper supports, these still are better then no-bumper at all but are not recommended for the street, Steeda sells them.

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My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

Skyman · 03-13-2001, 03:36 PM

Ive thought about it. Good weight savings, but I think its a risk I dont wanna take.

Skyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, 2 1/4" exhaust, and 4.10's.
332RWHP@5500
351RWTQ@3750
Runs on 87 Octane!

03-13-2001, 01:55 AM	#1
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	front bumper removal thinking of removing the front bumper to take off weight from the front end. Will this cause any chassis flex on the starting line, is it worth the weight savings for a drag car that will see little street time, or is this a big no no unless I have a tube chassis? ------------------ Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust 93lx 5.0 daily driver

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03-13-2001, 03:27 AM	#2
rtz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 180	It's one of the more heavy things that you can take off the car. I've had mine off before. Just remove the front clip, and then it's 2 bolts that hold the bumper unit onto the car.

03-13-2001, 03:46 AM	#3
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	Did you notice anything different when you took it off? It looks like the bumper is the only thing that ties the front end together, I don't want the car twisting off the line. Did you remove the rear to? If so how much weight did you save, and how much did it help your track times? Thanks, Wade

03-13-2001, 09:52 AM	#4
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	The bumper is the only thing that will save you if you happen to have a un-fortunate accident at the track or on the street. It is the only thing that saves the motor from taking the impact. I don't think it is worth taking that chance....IMHO You may want to look at getting alum. bumper supports, these still are better then no-bumper at all but are not recommended for the street, Steeda sells them. ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

03-13-2001, 03:36 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Ive thought about it. Good weight savings, but I think its a risk I dont wanna take. Skyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, 2 1/4" exhaust, and 4.10's. 332RWHP@5500 351RWTQ@3750 Runs on 87 Octane!