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Originally Posted by aa406079
Project Wraith: 1LE 2SS....Mag Ride Z28
(^^3550-3600 lbs) 500 WHP
Hi all,
This is the very beginning of a project log that requires some preplanning...
I am throwing it on here because I am looking for some info that may come up later and will influence the direction I go in
Since I will be ordering a 1LE... there are still alot of unknowns in terms of what parts will be compatible with this Track Package sub-variant and what weight saving measures will be worthwhile...
here's my initial plan and idea... please feel free to comment if you have any info to share.
Overview
Swiss Army Knife Track/Canyon Carver/DD Camaro…. 1LE 2SS…. Mag-Ride Z28…. whatever the name…. The idea is a car coming close to non-Z07 Corvette GS handling at a great value with $$$ left over to reduce weight and eventually get close to LS7 power... In addition... Chevy parts and lightweight aftermarket speakers and custom seat heaters to bring back comforts of 2SS... Combine the best pieces of the Camaro and aftermarket parts bin to make the ultimate daily driver and weekend track car. Lighten weight across the board by removing rear seats, replacing stock Recaros with lightweight racing seats. Remove mass in every system possible… stock dual mass clutch, stock exhaust system, stock lug nuts, stock hood, stock drive shaft…..
Goals
-Save $40,000 by ordering a 1LE Camaro SS instead of a 2LT Corvette Grand Sport. (Canadian $$$, and I get a GM Preferred Price from my work... which isnt available for the 'Vette)
-Use $10,000-15,000 to first lighten the car to make it handle even better, add creature comforts like Nav, Seat Heat and lightweight aftermarket speakers ( no bass boxes)... then add naturally aspirated power to give a non-Z07 Grand Sport a run for its money….
-Looking for tuners and builders to consider coming up with a total package… I don't need my car for months on end and would allow it to be a test bed… eg Eibach lower springs for FE4 MRC 1LE’s…. Race Seat brackets and harnesses for the 6th Gen SS….
-Looking for stock weights of any/all components that could be replaced to lighten weight and increase performance.
Currently looking for stock weights of:
DriveShaft…..
Hood…..
1LE Recaro seats ( they look pretty bulky).....
Rear Seats ( 27 lbs folding section, 4 lbs bottom)
Battery ( 40.7 lb)
Stock Lug Nuts (13.2 oz per wheel 5x)
Rear Glass ( possible Optic Armour / Lexan).....
Full Exhaust System ( Tri Y's, collectors, catbacks, NPP mufflers)
Stock diffuser ( replace with CF if weight savings worthwhile).....
Please add any items you think might be good candidates for replacements and weight savings....
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I love this! I know exactly where your head is at. Guys are quickly posting about other trims but they don't understand.
I'm so much even leaning towards the v6 1le and putting that thing on a chassis diet. My home tracks are Limerock and New York Safety Track so i think it would be perfect for it.
Have you thought about lighter breaks? The 1le wheels are perfect so i wont suggest lighter wheels.
Good luck!