BluDestiny Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) 2550 with drive of doable. I was at 2460 without my fat self in my ZX. I had no bumpers, removed the sound tar, no interior except for a single sparco and no accessories (AC, PS, window squirter, cruise etc). I still had a compete dash in though and was running some 15" wheels with 205/50 tires. Weight went up when I switched to bigger wheels. Also remember that the ZX gas tank holds 20 gallons of fuel. That's like 80lbs right there. So I do track days at a little under a 1/2 tank. Gollum, you forgot to mention the entire exhaust system, with the cat and muffler and crap. Edited June 19, 2013 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I wish 20 gallons of fuel weighed 80lbs. Try more like 130 for the full 21+ gallon tank @ 6.15lbs per gallon. The only time I have ever lost it in a zx was with almost no fuel in the tank (there were other factors, poor driving not the least of which) and I'm sure the lacking 100lbs contributed to the tail happiness. And yes I would love for some one to weight a stock exhaust. I'm single 3" right now, but there is a dual 3" aluminum side exit in my near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 2550 with drive of doable. I was at 2460 without my fat self in my ZX. I had no bumpers, removed the sound tar, no interior except for a single sparco and no accessories (AC, PS, window squirter, cruise etc). I still had a compete dash in though and was running some 15" wheels with 205/50 tires. Weight went up when I switched to bigger wheels. Also remember that the ZX gas tank holds 20 gallons of fuel. That's like 80lbs right there. So I do track days at a little under a 1/2 tank. Gollum, you forgot to mention the entire exhaust system, with the cat and muffler and crap. Ahh, so very correct. I just had my stock exhaust out recently. Amazing how heavy it all is and how it all adds up. I wish 20 gallons of fuel weighed 80lbs. Try more like 130 for the full 21+ gallon tank @ 6.15lbs per gallon. The only time I have ever lost it in a zx was with almost no fuel in the tank (there were other factors, poor driving not the least of which) and I'm sure the lacking 100lbs contributed to the tail happiness. And yes I would love for some one to weight a stock exhaust. I'm single 3" right now, but there is a dual 3" aluminum side exit in my near future. Don't forget that the stock tank also has NO baffling, which will cause tank slap. I've experienced tank slap several times when being a bit too aggressive with my weight transitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Haha, tank slap is what I did to the 18 wheeler next to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Okay, get ready for a big one. I'll be straight to the point. Turbo torque converter. Minimal fluid but not truly "dry". 15lbs Evaporator - Removed from HVAC housing. 6.5 lbs Alternator 11 lbs Front brake caliper - no pads 9 lbs Radiator fan - no clutch! 2 lbs AC Condensor 7 lbs Rear Brake Caliper - No Pads 6.5 lbs '81 Turbo Dizzy 1 lb AC Compressor mounting bracket - Includes tensioner 4 lbs EFI Resistor Pack Less than 1 lb '81 Turbo AC Compressor Mounting Bracket - NO tensioner WITH CAS 3.5 lbs Turbo Heat Shield 1 lb Turbo AFM 3 lbs Oil Cooler - No Filter adapter that goes on the block, just the tank + fenderwell side lines. 3.5 lbs Tail Light Assembly (79-81 style) - One side, with wiring harness & bulbs. 4 lbs Gutted 2+2 door: STRIPPED. Only thing left on it that could be pulled was hinges. 43.5 lbs - might have contained as much as .5 lb of leaves, but that's being generous to the leaves. And just for fun, check out the size difference between NA and turbo AFMs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Damn doors are heavy. And that's with no glass correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) No glass, no crank arm, no interior panel, no window switch, no trim, not a single bolt left on the door, except the hinges. Don't forget those are 2+2 doors which are considerably longer and heavier. But I'd guess all the guts add a solid 15-20 lbs per door. Edited June 20, 2013 by Gollum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Just bought a scale. Weighed the hood of my car, without the torsen bar and it ame out to about 44lbs. Also weighed my front tire and it was 40lbs. Tomorrow I will weight my N42 intake, turbo, turbo mani, downpipe, jpipe and ECU/harness. Does anyone know the weight of the MSA 6-2-1 headers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Got a chance to weigh most of my stuff before I sell it. I will be comparing these items to the ones I'm going to use on my SR20 (so turbo mani+turbo compared to the SR turbo mani+turbo) Turbo elbow: 5lbs Turbo and turbo Mani (wrapped): 35lbs N42 intake shaved no egr +cockerstar fuel rail and injectors: 15lbs ECU and harness: 8-10lbs Jpipe: 1-2 lbs K&n cone filter, stock rubber pipes to afm and to turbo: 10lbs Oil pan with like 1/8 qt oil in it still: 8lbs MSA cup holder: 4lbs Tranny shift cover and boots 2lbs Ttop one side only: 10lbs x2 Tools I normally carry in the car: 12-14lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismoluv Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 front tow hooks off an 83 weight in at 2lb 2oz per side, plus 8 bolts: ~5lb ill have more once the wife leaves, so i can sneak dirty car parts into the house to weight them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) 83 Hatch: 43lbs Complete with glass, wiper & motor, squirter, stainless, rubber bumpers, interior piece, but no hinges or struts. Edited July 7, 2013 by roger280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) No one makes a fg stock shaped hatch do they? With a fg hood and hatch you could save like 50 pounds Edited July 16, 2013 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 JohnC used to, not sure if you can still get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 My friend removed 67lbs of sound deadening material from the rear of his e30. -This got me to scraping, 7lbs removed so far, that was from the shock towers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Everyone says that sound deadening make up a lot of weight I I remember only getting out like 13-17 lbs. That was from everything except the firewall. Weighed it with a scale first with me and the sound deadening, then just me and subtracting the difference. I do remember the ac stuff adding up to much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 17lbs is better than nothing, I guess I am shocked at how much he's getting out of that bimmer. It should be over 100lbs by the time he's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Well for comparison my friends 240sx s13 model had like 30lbs or so with just the trunk and rear seat/wheel arch area. I don't think they laid it on thick for s130's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Bimmers are also whisper quiet going down the road compared to other vehicles from the same year/era. So it makes sense they have a lot of sound deadening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aveloz Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 5 speed non world class tranny = 90 lbs, i used my bathroom scale. i weighed myself on it and like on all other scales i weighed 172, so my scale is accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I spent 16 hours with a can of wd40, a hole saw, and a grinder on my dash frame. I was rewarded with a little more than an ounce per hour... I've never worked so cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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