Lightweight Parts

Jett · 07-02-1999, 03:16 PM

Now back to your original question.

What are the best weight-reducing parts you can buy for reasonable money? I am modifying a '90 LX Notchback 2.3L. Do the Pro 5.0 front ends advertised to reduce 150lbs. work on LX 2.3's?

Forget reasonable money, there are a few free things though.

Remove sound deadning material, lots of weight here at least 35+lbs.

Remove back seat, they have a kit that turns it into a shelf.

Aftermarket wheels, the lighter the better.

Fiberglass hood (I prefer the Mach 1)
Fiberglass trunk.

Move battery to rear of car with batt relocator.

Leave spare tire, jack in the rear, this helps with traction.

that's about it, you could remove your a/c, radio.

As for the pro 5.0 it will fit, the car is the exact same thing except the engine, which if you do get it you will need to remove the engine to put it in.

Also, I'm thinking about installing a NOS 50hp kit and several mods and the guy from Walsh Racing told me a 60mm 5.0 throttle body would be his idea.
Does anyone know if the fit w/o trouble.

Forget the nitrous, don't do it unless you don't care about possible damaging your mill.

As for the throttle body if he says it will fit it will, but, if you do go this route at least gut/port/polish the upper/lower air intake, this however will reduce some torque but will give more top end.

I think you need to go ahead reduce and move as much weight as possible to the rear, and get a new rear-end. Your rear now is not trac-lok (only one wheel spins) and has crappy gearing, well not crappy for gas mileage. I would suggest you get a turbo rear (yes like mine) that is a 7.5" (like yours now) which has trac-lok and the great 3.73 gears which will get you moving fast.

Brad.

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Brad
88lx 2.3T soon to have 350hp
www.turboford.org

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07-02-1999, 03:16 PM	#1
Jett Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Tallahassee, Fl., US Posts: 130	Now back to your original question. What are the best weight-reducing parts you can buy for reasonable money? I am modifying a '90 LX Notchback 2.3L. Do the Pro 5.0 front ends advertised to reduce 150lbs. work on LX 2.3's? Forget reasonable money, there are a few free things though. Remove sound deadning material, lots of weight here at least 35+lbs. Remove back seat, they have a kit that turns it into a shelf. Aftermarket wheels, the lighter the better. Fiberglass hood (I prefer the Mach 1) Fiberglass trunk. Move battery to rear of car with batt relocator. Leave spare tire, jack in the rear, this helps with traction. that's about it, you could remove your a/c, radio. As for the pro 5.0 it will fit, the car is the exact same thing except the engine, which if you do get it you will need to remove the engine to put it in. Also, I'm thinking about installing a NOS 50hp kit and several mods and the guy from Walsh Racing told me a 60mm 5.0 throttle body would be his idea. Does anyone know if the fit w/o trouble. Forget the nitrous, don't do it unless you don't care about possible damaging your mill. As for the throttle body if he says it will fit it will, but, if you do go this route at least gut/port/polish the upper/lower air intake, this however will reduce some torque but will give more top end. I think you need to go ahead reduce and move as much weight as possible to the rear, and get a new rear-end. Your rear now is not trac-lok (only one wheel spins) and has crappy gearing, well not crappy for gas mileage. I would suggest you get a turbo rear (yes like mine) that is a 7.5" (like yours now) which has trac-lok and the great 3.73 gears which will get you moving fast. Brad. ------------------ Brad 88lx 2.3T soon to have 350hp www.turboford.org