Reducing vehicle weight
(→Replacing steel body parts with lighter materials) |
(→Engine parts) |
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==Engine parts== | ==Engine parts== | ||
− | Cast iron engine parts can be replaced with lighter weight parts, including: | + | Cast iron engine parts can be replaced with lighter weight (typically aluminum) parts, including: |
*Heads. | *Heads. | ||
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*Crank, rods, and pistons. | *Crank, rods, and pistons. | ||
*Aluminum water pump. | *Aluminum water pump. | ||
+ | *Lightweight mini-starter. | ||
==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== | ==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== |