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Rami ZL1 · 11-21-2018, 01:15 AM

When it comes to HP Camaro is easy to hit the 700s
yet weight is our huge down side.
I have seen many posts earlier about weight reduction. some ideas were realistic like removing the unwanted seats, interior of the trunk, lower weight rotors etc...
Some other ideas were crazy especially removing bumpers steel reinforcement and airbags which basically means getting ourselves into a moving coffin.
Let us please share some realistic/safe ideas of weight reduction. on the end it all depends on your usage of the vehicle.

I would start with:
- Removing passenger and back seat.
- Replacing driver seat with low weight sports seats.
- Removing trunk interior.
- Weld wheels
- LTH instead of cats and manifolds
- If you are in a cold region you can remove the A/C compressor
- Audio system
- half fuel tank on race/event
- reduce your own weight

Brutale arancia · 11-21-2018, 04:01 AM

Replace the V8 with a four cylinder engine, magnetic ride with cheap shocks, skinny wheels and tires, remove the cf hood insert so you can see that sweet looking four banger!

Rami ZL1 · 11-21-2018, 11:09 PM

Hahahah 4 cylinders !!!
The day there is a 4 cylinders Camaro I will send ZL1 for a deep water dive

Brutale arancia · 11-22-2018, 04:20 AM

Just goofin' after a few shots of Grand Marnier. I like the way it feels like it's square from the drivers seat, demands spatial awareness. I think if it weighed 3000 pounds it would be less thrilling to toss it into a turn at twice the recommended speed. Super cool car!

Matt8892(2) · 11-23-2018, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rami ZL1

Hahahah 4 cylinders !!!
The day there is a 4 cylinders Camaro I will send ZL1 for a deep water dive

Get sendin. There have been 4 cylinder camaros since the 6th gens debuted

hammdo · 11-23-2018, 06:26 PM

Yep a Vendor here drags them into the 10s too...

-Don

Azzkker · 11-23-2018, 10:24 PM

Must of forgot about the iron Duke 4 cyl 3rd gen.

11-21-2018, 01:15 AM	#1
Rami ZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Manual Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Qatar Posts: 12 View My Garage	Weight reduction for ZL1 When it comes to HP Camaro is easy to hit the 700s yet weight is our huge down side. I have seen many posts earlier about weight reduction. some ideas were realistic like removing the unwanted seats, interior of the trunk, lower weight rotors etc... Some other ideas were crazy especially removing bumpers steel reinforcement and airbags which basically means getting ourselves into a moving coffin. Let us please share some realistic/safe ideas of weight reduction. on the end it all depends on your usage of the vehicle. I would start with: - Removing passenger and back seat. - Replacing driver seat with low weight sports seats. - Removing trunk interior. - Weld wheels - LTH instead of cats and manifolds - If you are in a cold region you can remove the A/C compressor - Audio system - half fuel tank on race/event - reduce your own weight __________________ Manual 2013 ZL1 - Kooks LTH, JLT CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB with 107mm spacer, Weapon X S/C spacer, 10" Crank pulley, 2.7" supercharger pulley, ZR1 cam shaft, Alky methanol kit, AFCO heat exchanger. 725 WHP - 730 TQ Boost 16.5 PSI

11-21-2018, 11:09 PM	#3
Rami ZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Manual Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Qatar Posts: 12 View My Garage	Hahahah 4 cylinders !!! The day there is a 4 cylinders Camaro I will send ZL1 for a deep water dive __________________ Manual 2013 ZL1 - Kooks LTH, JLT CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB with 107mm spacer, Weapon X S/C spacer, 10" Crank pulley, 2.7" supercharger pulley, ZR1 cam shaft, Alky methanol kit, AFCO heat exchanger. 725 WHP - 730 TQ Boost 16.5 PSI

11-23-2018, 06:26 PM	#6
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Yep a Vendor here drags them into the 10s too... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

11-21-2018, 04:01 AM	#2
Brutale arancia Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	Replace the V8 with a four cylinder engine, magnetic ride with cheap shocks, skinny wheels and tires, remove the cf hood insert so you can see that sweet looking four banger!

11-22-2018, 04:20 AM	#4
Brutale arancia Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	Just goofin' after a few shots of Grand Marnier. I like the way it feels like it's square from the drivers seat, demands spatial awareness. I think if it weighed 3000 pounds it would be less thrilling to toss it into a turn at twice the recommended speed. Super cool car!

11-23-2018, 10:24 PM	#7
Azzkker Drives: 2013 AGM ZL1, 99 z28, 89 iroc-z Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 249	Must of forgot about the iron Duke 4 cyl 3rd gen.