Like the topic says. From the factory, which model weighed the least?

 

We've covered this before several times...but anyway the answer is the '86 base model.

 

The base model with no sunroof, ps, ac, 4 lug (obviously). Imo the sport model with no sunroof is a better platform to start off with, being the fastest na, aero package, 5 lug, tii brakes, etc.

 

Yeah, the problem is finding one that is decent.

 

^that can be a problem with any 7

 

Yep, the sport model is the best to start with. You could get a base and do a 5-lug swap like the previous owner of my car did, but its just a PITA when you basically end up with a sport model.

 

Thats exactly what im going. I have a 86 luxury, and im adding the 5-lug setup, the gxl lsd, and all that extra mess. I am tryna find a good gxl or better shell right now to save myself trouble.

 

Yeah, that would prob be the best way to go about it, unless you current car is super clean. Even if you spend a little more getting a gxl or sport model, keep in mind you will have to spend money getting the parts to swap in, and that doesn't even take into consideration the time and effort it takes. Although if you have plenty of time and like projects, you could just do the swap and gain lots of experience and insight on how the car works.

 

lol, I bought an 86 sport model for 600 bucks, work in progress though.

 

lol i just put this same threa up like 3 weeks ago hehehehe

 

I thought the sport models didn't come with an LSD.

 

They dont someone fucked up their facts. My heavy-*** 86 GXL has LSD. . . doesnt work well anymore though

 

Our shop has weighed a few FC's over the years, most in street trim came to 2850-3100 depending on the year and package.

We were pleasantly surprised to find our '89 GTUs was at 2721lbs with a full tank of fuel, spare/jack/tools, and all stock everything else (battery, exhaust, etc.) including optional A/C, rear seats 2+2, and full stereo system. The car comes back from the engine builder Thursday with new lighter cats, single-exit exhaust, no a/c, and new race coilovers...I need to corner-balance it before the first race on Sunday, we'll see what it ends up as. With seats and other legal modifications my goal is 2475lbs with 1/3 tank fuel.

 

who wants to weigh my polished turds? i think my 91 is lighter

 

I just picked up an 88 vert for $510.... It ran, but it has a blown water seal. I'm rebuilding it now.

 

I have a '86 base. The feel is completely different from a '87 GXL I've also driven. Granted throughout the years it grew an extra lug on each wheel, the differential matured to a LSD and a turbocharger formed under the hood.....

 

yea if you want just a good drag car, the base model is to start with.

Swap in a turbo engine/tranny, get the custom driveshaft, and rig in an NA kaaz LSD and you'll be good to go
I have no idea how the half shafts will stand up to the power, if you plan that is, putting more than like 250 to the wheels with that setup.
Still, it would be fun

 

alittle off topic, but out of all FC's which is the fastest model/year? and also which one has the best handling?

 

I like my 88gtu lsd, 5 lug, sunroof, sport suspension, turbo seats, areo pakage and it dosnt wiegh as much as a gxl And I didnt have to swap any of that over its all standard.

So 88GTU = the awsome.

 

SE's and **** hit a 16.1 I beleive. Handling would be a matter of opinion.

 

V8 guys have used the NA rear end to run 10's and 11's . The clutch and the transmission are the weak points.

 

im pretty excited about my 86 base se with s4 t2 drivetrain and jap spec s5 turbo swap with haltech. I tried to peice the best of all models into one. should be finished this spring.

 

wow, you have EXACTLY what i have, except im using a microtech. 86 base, microtech, S5 j-spec engine/tranny, S4 rearend, and full S5 body conversion except the taillights, 4 pot brakes, vented rear discs, turbo2 sway bars, S5 endlinks. best of everything if you ask me!

 

nice setup man. I built my whole project for around 4800 bucks.
I still have the 4 lug setup since the car came with lightweight regamasters and hoosiers mounted on the four lug, I read you can swap calipers and still retain the 4 lug which would be sweet for me.

BTW how quick is your car, I am running stock turbo for now, 3" dual exhaust, throttle body mod with porting on the TB and Intake mani. Boost around 13-14 psi. My car is completely gutted (tar, doors, dash everything) Hoping its around 2300 if im lucky the sparco seats are pretty light too.

Its not a drag car but im thinking low 13's are capable on the stock turbo for now.

 

Mine, lol....almost