Reducing vehicle weight
(→Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts) |
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*Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used. | *Hood springs and pivots can be removed when a lift-off fiberglass hood is used. | ||
− | + | ==Engine parts== | |
+ | Cast iron engine parts can be replaced with lighter weight (typically aluminum) parts, including: | ||
− | + | *Heads. | |
+ | *Intake manifold. | ||
+ | *Flywheel. | ||
+ | *Crank, rods, and pistons. | ||
+ | *Aluminum water pump. | ||
+ | *Lightweight mini-starter. | ||
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+ | ==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== | ||
+ | The following can all be removed. | ||
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+ | *Cargo stored in the vehicle and trunk (spare parts, tools, etc.). | ||
+ | *Air conditioner compressor, ducting, belts, and brackets. | ||
+ | *Radio, antenna, and cables. | ||
+ | *Carpets and floor mats. | ||
+ | *Spare tire and jack. | ||
+ | *Chrome trim. | ||
+ | *Power windows and locks, and all associated parts. | ||
+ | *Power seats. | ||
+ | *Sound deadener. | ||
+ | *Insulation. | ||
+ | *Dashboard (can be replaced by a barebones aluminum dash panel). | ||
==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones== | ==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones== |