Reducing vehicle weight
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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: | ||
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+ | *Heads. | ||
+ | *Intake manifold. | ||
+ | *Flywheel. | ||
+ | *Crank, rods, and pistons. | ||
+ | *Aluminum water pump. | ||
+ | *Lightweight mini-starter. | ||
==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== | ==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts== |