semi-interesting FC parts weight
04-29-13, 09:46 PM
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semi-interesting FC parts weight
I was finally able to weigh my stripped FC chassis last weekend. The only thing NOT removed from the car is the front crossmember, pedal assembly, and steering wheel/shaft. There might some other misc. things (few nuts/bolts, short pieces of hardline) here and there, but nothing significant.
Bare chassis weighs in at 646lbs
Drivetrain (engine, tranny, driveshaft... no intake/exhaust) weighs 364lbs.
I then loaded all the parts I have back into the chassis and re-weighed it. That came up to 1323lbs.
Minimum weight for an NA FC in SoloII F-Prepared is 1900lbs. So adding it up brings the current weight to 1687lbs. Which only leaves me 213lbs for all the things I don't have, like a cooling system, intake, exhaust, lexan, fuel cell, wiring, hood, etc.
So unless I find some place to lose a lot more weight, I'm pretty certain to be over the minimum.
I know I can save weight in the wheels, and I might be able to remake the rear trailing arms. I might not need the rear wide body fenders, but they're only about 5lbs.
Maybe I should just throw and LSx in it and go to XP.
Bare chassis weighs in at 646lbs
Drivetrain (engine, tranny, driveshaft... no intake/exhaust) weighs 364lbs.
I then loaded all the parts I have back into the chassis and re-weighed it. That came up to 1323lbs.
Minimum weight for an NA FC in SoloII F-Prepared is 1900lbs. So adding it up brings the current weight to 1687lbs. Which only leaves me 213lbs for all the things I don't have, like a cooling system, intake, exhaust, lexan, fuel cell, wiring, hood, etc.
So unless I find some place to lose a lot more weight, I'm pretty certain to be over the minimum.
I know I can save weight in the wheels, and I might be able to remake the rear trailing arms. I might not need the rear wide body fenders, but they're only about 5lbs.
Maybe I should just throw and LSx in it and go to XP.
05-09-13, 09:14 AM
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Travis, nice data there.
My XP car weighed in on the SCCA scales at 2068 at the El Toro Pro. Personally I felt they were generous by about 10 pounds. Regardless, there is more weight I can shed.
I think you can be in the 1900's on an NA. I say that based on all the "extra" heavy items I have still have with my turbo car.
FMIC with loads of silicone hose, the turbo itself, swirl pot with extra fuel pump and filter. A full size deep cell battery. Factory turbo hood with headlight covers. Factory tie downs. This also includes a dual element wing and uprights as well as a front splitter and facia. I still retain the factory front and rear bumper covers.
Some places that I would like to investigate additional weight savings that cover any FC
Wildwood super drag brakes (possibly adapting the Mustang kit??)
Carbon or plastic door skins
Carbon rear hatch frame
One piece (eliminates headlight covers) Carbon hood
Carbon bumper covers
Keep up the good work..keep the ideas coming
25XP
My XP car weighed in on the SCCA scales at 2068 at the El Toro Pro. Personally I felt they were generous by about 10 pounds. Regardless, there is more weight I can shed.
I think you can be in the 1900's on an NA. I say that based on all the "extra" heavy items I have still have with my turbo car.
FMIC with loads of silicone hose, the turbo itself, swirl pot with extra fuel pump and filter. A full size deep cell battery. Factory turbo hood with headlight covers. Factory tie downs. This also includes a dual element wing and uprights as well as a front splitter and facia. I still retain the factory front and rear bumper covers.
Some places that I would like to investigate additional weight savings that cover any FC
Wildwood super drag brakes (possibly adapting the Mustang kit??)
Carbon or plastic door skins
Carbon rear hatch frame
One piece (eliminates headlight covers) Carbon hood
Carbon bumper covers
Keep up the good work..keep the ideas coming
25XP
