Weight Reduction List:

[kyl]

GT500 Weight Reduction List:

If anyone knows of any other confirmed weight reduction can you please post them up and I will keep this list updated.

Suspention:
Aluminum Driveshaft -22lbs
Carbon Fiber Driveshaft -30lbs
BMR K-Member -20lbs
BMR A-Arms (Both) -5.5lbs
BMR Radiator Support Delete Sway-bar -26.5lbs
BMR Panhard Bar +.5lbs
Steeda Radiator Support Keep Sway-bar -11lbs
Remove Axle Weights (Both) -9.3lbs
FRPP/Boss 302 Laguna Seca 'X' Brace -22.4lbs

Drivetrain:
Shorty Headers -7.4lbs
Catless X-pipe -13lbs
SLP Axle Back -22lbs
5.4L Aluminum Block -90lbs
MMR AC Delete Kit -60lbs
15lb Braille Battery -16lbs
Full Tilt Rotors (ALL) -15.92lbs
07 to 08 Balancer -11.4lbs

Body/Interior/Wheels:
Racestar 15x10 and 17x4 -100lbs
Rear Stock Wheels W/ 305/35's to Weld 15x10 325/50's -17lbs
Front Stock Wheels 245/45's to Weld 17x? Tire? = Soon to find out
TrueFiber Hood +7lbs
Roush Carbon Fiber Fenders (Both) -14lbs
Carbon Fiber Seats - up to 80lbs
MMR Carbon Fiber Trunk Lid - 25lbs
Delete Rear Seat -7lbs

Misc:
Delete Windsheild Wiper Res -9lbs
Spec P-trim -10.5lbs

OEM parts weight:
Hood = 33.5lbs
Driver's Seat = 58.5lbs
Passenger Seat = 48.5lbs
Wheel = 27.5lbs
Rear Tire = 30.5lbs
Muffler = 22lbs each
Shaker 1000 = 56lbs
TR6060 = 133lbs

 

[gtcpa]

Take away at least 5lbs for a muffler swap. Big difference in weight between between stockers and the "S" type Borlas. I would think the Ford Racing Mufflers are identical to the Borlas.

Billet Aluminum Control Arms are also a weight savings over the stamped steel stockers.

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

(not sure on the weight savings, but definatly some)
roush carbon fiber fenders
seibon carbon fiber door panels
seibon carbon fiber trunk lid
ST version(integrated ducktail)
(i like the "ST" version best)

dont forget wheels! aren't the stockers rediculous, like 40lbs or something?
2 piece rotors(expensive ass stillens or performance friction)
'racing' seats
rear seat delete
griggs says their SLA saves ~31lbs
quarter window delete(lexan/plexi, sheetmetal, something) might save a tiny bit of weight
i would imagine that the TVS blower is a little lighter than the stocker too, isn't it? its a bit smaller(liter wise).
would a single turbo system be a little lighter?

i dont see a carbon fiber hood being any lighter though, since the standard one is aluminum. isn't the gen 2 lightning hood(aluminum) lighter than nearly all of the aftermarket pieces?
thats all i have.

 

[kyl]

(not sure on the weight savings, but definatly some)
roush carbon fiber fenders
seibon carbon fiber door panels
seibon carbon fiber trunk lid
ST version(integrated ducktail)
(i like the "ST" version best)

dont forget wheels! aren't the stockers rediculous, like 40lbs or something?
2 piece rotors(expensive ass stillens or performance friction)
'racing' seats
rear seat delete
griggs says their SLA saves ~31lbs
quarter window delete(lexan/plexi, sheetmetal, something) might save a tiny bit of weight
i would imagine that the TVS blower is a little lighter than the stocker too, isn't it? its a bit smaller(liter wise).
would a single turbo system be a little lighter?

i dont see a carbon fiber hood being any lighter though, since the standard one is aluminum. isn't the gen 2 lightning hood(aluminum) lighter than nearly all of the aftermarket pieces?
thats all i have.

Nice, to bad they dont have the weights. That lid is pretty cool.

 

[evasive]

Sometimes, there is potential for significant weight reduction right behind the steering wheel.

 

[evasive]

dont forget wheels! aren't the stockers rediculous, like 40lbs or something?
2 piece rotors(expensive ass stillens or performance friction)

Isn't the Stillen price for two rotors whereas the Performance Friction is each? So, pretty much the same price?

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

with everything listed in here so far, i bet you could easily save a couple hundred pounds without affecting road manners/NVH! it may not be cheap, but it would be a bit lighter and a bit quicker!

Isn't the Stillen price for two rotors whereas the Performance Friction is each? So, pretty much the same price?

actually, your probably right. i just saw the prices and neglected to actually 'think' after seeing them, lol.

 

[6-Speed]

Axle weights - 10 lbs.
Shorty headers - 9 lbs (less than stock manifolds).

 

[kyl]

Axle weights - 10 lbs.
Shorty headers - 9 lbs (less than stock manifolds).

Thanks for the additions. I read about the shorties but I was hesitant to add them because I figure most people would go with long tubes.

I would still like to know battery and wheel weights.

 

[Gojira]

a member on another site actually weighed the FRPP shorty headers and the difference from stock is only 7.4lbs if i remember correctly.

Stock wheels are 28lbs

and Ry_Trapp0 - The TVS is gonna be heavier its a bigger blower vs the stock. Not sure how much or if its a lot.

 

[ac427cobra]

Save over 14# of unsprung rotating mass on the front end:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=398222

I have one pair of these rotors left. They are fine for street use and drag racing. Unfortunately not enough mass for road racing.

:thumbsup::coolman::beer:

 

[Ry_Trapp0]

and Ry_Trapp0 - The TVS is gonna be heavier its a bigger blower vs the stock. Not sure how much or if its a lot.

ooOOoo, i thought it was smaller, just more efficient. thanks!

 

[sprint200]

I installed Corbeau FX1 Pro seats and their total weight including the fabric, padding and seat tracks is 32# each. (The advertised 16 lbs is just the fiberglass buckets!) So subtract that from the OE weights for the savings.


On the mufflers, if you go with SLP's or staight tips (muffler delete) the savings is the total muffler weight (-2 to 5 lbs of pipe). I didn't weigh my mufflers before I boxed them up.....:shrug:

 

[04cobra408]

i went from stock rotors on all 4 corners to bear eradi speed two piece set on all 4 and it dropped 40lbs off the car. i weighed it before and right after.

 

[GTSpartan]

i went from stock rotors on all 4 corners to bear eradi speed two piece set on all 4 and it dropped 40lbs off the car. i weighed it before and right after.

That 40# off the corners is equal to ~80# off the main body.

 

[kyl]

i went from stock rotors on all 4 corners to bear eradi speed two piece set on all 4 and it dropped 40lbs off the car. i weighed it before and right after.

Was this on your 04 or on a GT500? sorry to ask, you didnt have one in your sig so I thought maybe your just referencing.

 

[cbrmuscle]

I could see this thread being a sticky eventually.

 

[04cobra408]

Was this on your 04 or on a GT500? sorry to ask, you didnt have one in your sig so I thought maybe your just referencing.

opps my bad. :kaboom:
i didnt notice this was in the gt500 forum, my fault. but yeah it was on my 04. again sorrry for the mistake.lol :beer:

 

[SCT2003]

I made a list a while back...I think I shed about 185 lbs by removing some simple crap. Light weight seats are next, for about an additional 50 lbs of reduction.

I'll post my list as soon as I find it...oooops...chit, my bad...I have a Terminator!!!

Still want the list???

:beer:

Later...Dave

 

[skyhighsd]

Kyl- you might want to change that rear seat delete to 20lbs, I dont think it is even that heavy. Has to be the lightest seat I have ever taken out of a car. Also you could list removing the heavy ass shaker 1000 box dont have a weight on it yet but I am taking mine out this winter. Then there is always the lose of some lbs with a off road x pipe, once again never checked mine but it has to be good for a few lbs.