Anorexic Mustang

BlackFireN2O · 08-15-2002, 09:34 PM

Does anyone know a technical guide on how to put a Mustang on a diet, to shed a few pounds? Anyone put their steeds on a plan, what kind of things can you suggest to remove, and how many pounds is the ideal loss but still keeping some safety in mind (not gonna remove airbags) Thanks for all respones!

Dark_5.0 · 08-15-2002, 09:40 PM

I have removed

back seat
smog pump
ac
sway bar
rear seat belts
center flip up console
stereo
door speakers
spare
got a fiberglass hood
the balancer on the rear end

I did all of my weight reduction at once and it was good for 2 tenths.

Conman · 08-16-2002, 09:29 AM

If you want to spend a little money you could get a tubular K member and A-arms, this lightens up the front end and helps with handling.

eatsgmcar · 08-16-2002, 10:30 AM

free or almost free:

Eliminate A/C completely
remove spare
thick sound deadening material in the trunk
remove sound deadening material under the carpets
Tape rack
minimum of fuel
remove fog light (use it as a ram air) (GT only)
heavy fog light retainer in the front bumper (GT only)
remove air pump
back seat
helper seat (a little bit too much.... i never did that)
sway bar

not free at all:

manual rack (delete stering pump and other components)
weld dralite
aluminum head

92 GT = 2940 pound without driver
12.283 @ 108.95mph
(naturally aspirated 302, on a hot and humid day)

eatsgmcar · 08-16-2002, 10:33 AM

What is a balancer at the rear end, what is its prupose?

bigred90gt · 08-16-2002, 11:52 AM

This is one of those "duh" questions, but, what is the "helper seat"?
Caymon

eatsgmcar · 08-16-2002, 11:56 AM

Sorry , it is a french expression badly translated.
I have to improve my english a little bit more.

Helper seat = passenger seat

Dark_5.0 · 08-16-2002, 12:05 PM

The balancer on the rear is ther to quiet the gears..."stock gears"... If you have changed gears the balancer is useless and weighs about 10-12 lbs.

Later,

eatsgmcar · 08-16-2002, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the answer Dark 5.0...

Are you living near The Harrison County?
I had a project a month ago with a power
plant there....

Regards,

bigred90gt · 08-16-2002, 01:29 PM

eatsgmcar- is that harris or harrison county? I have never heard of harrison county.
Caymon

eatsgmcar · 08-16-2002, 01:44 PM

On 12039 STATE HIGHWAY 43 SOUTH
, between shreveport and
white oak neer the border (Texas/Louisiana)

its on the map....

08-15-2002, 09:34 PM	#1
BlackFireN2O Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36	Anorexic Mustang Does anyone know a technical guide on how to put a Mustang on a diet, to shed a few pounds? Anyone put their steeds on a plan, what kind of things can you suggest to remove, and how many pounds is the ideal loss but still keeping some safety in mind (not gonna remove airbags) Thanks for all respones!

08-15-2002, 09:40 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I have removed back seat smog pump ac sway bar rear seat belts center flip up console stereo door speakers spare got a fiberglass hood the balancer on the rear end I did all of my weight reduction at once and it was good for 2 tenths. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-16-2002, 09:29 AM	#3
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	If you want to spend a little money you could get a tubular K member and A-arms, this lightens up the front end and helps with handling. __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

08-16-2002, 11:52 AM	#6
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	This is one of those "duh" questions, but, what is the "helper seat"? Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

08-16-2002, 12:05 PM	#8
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The balancer on the rear is ther to quiet the gears..."stock gears"... If you have changed gears the balancer is useless and weighs about 10-12 lbs. Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-16-2002, 10:30 AM	#4
eatsgmcar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pont Rouge, Quebec, Canada Posts: 45	free or almost free: Eliminate A/C completely remove spare thick sound deadening material in the trunk remove sound deadening material under the carpets Tape rack minimum of fuel remove fog light (use it as a ram air) (GT only) heavy fog light retainer in the front bumper (GT only) remove air pump back seat helper seat (a little bit too much.... i never did that) sway bar not free at all: manual rack (delete stering pump and other components) weld dralite aluminum head 92 GT = 2940 pound without driver 12.283 @ 108.95mph (naturally aspirated 302, on a hot and humid day)

08-16-2002, 10:33 AM	#5
eatsgmcar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pont Rouge, Quebec, Canada Posts: 45	What is a balancer at the rear end, what is its prupose?

08-16-2002, 11:56 AM	#7
eatsgmcar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pont Rouge, Quebec, Canada Posts: 45	Sorry , it is a french expression badly translated. I have to improve my english a little bit more. Helper seat = passenger seat

08-16-2002, 12:31 PM	#9
eatsgmcar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pont Rouge, Quebec, Canada Posts: 45	Thanks for the answer Dark 5.0... Are you living near The Harrison County? I had a project a month ago with a power plant there.... Regards,

08-16-2002, 01:29 PM	#10
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	eatsgmcar- is that harris or harrison county? I have never heard of harrison county. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

08-16-2002, 01:44 PM	#11
eatsgmcar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pont Rouge, Quebec, Canada Posts: 45	On 12039 STATE HIGHWAY 43 SOUTH , between shreveport and white oak neer the border (Texas/Louisiana) its on the map....

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