Weight loss

[blueovalkid]

Assuming that SVT doesnt do anything to lighten up the car before production, are there ways to drop weight off the car that would be feasible? The first thing that comes to my mind would be a aluminum block but that would be big money! Any ideas besides drastic measures like removing the rear seat?

 

[03Terminator]

Assuming that SVT doesnt do anything to lighten up the car before production, are there ways to drop weight off the car that would be feasible? The first thing that comes to my mind would be a aluminum block but that would be big money! Any ideas besides drastic measures like removing the rear seat?

Sure, but they all cost money. Ford could have used an aluminum hood, light weight wheels, aluminum parts in the suspension etc........... All of that would drive the price up for sure.

 

[JDV]

Ditch the blower on top and save yourself 100lbs of accessory shit that goes with it.

 

[blueovalkid]

Sure, but they all cost money. Ford could have used an aluminum hood, light weight wheels, aluminum parts in the suspension etc........... All of that would drive the price up for sure.

I am pretty sure the car already had an aluminum hood.

 

[jshen]

Ditto

I am pretty sure the car already had an aluminum hood.

I read that too.

 

[Lethalchem]

Assuming that SVT doesnt do anything to lighten up the car before production, are there ways to drop weight off the car that would be feasible? The first thing that comes to my mind would be a aluminum block but that would be big money! Any ideas besides drastic measures like removing the rear seat?

Same stuff we have to do on our current fat pigs.

 

[blueovalkid]

Same stuff we have to do on our current fat pigs.

What "stuff" would that be?

 

[Lethalchem]

What "stuff" would that be?

Swap to solid rear, lighter wheels, seat delete, racing seats, tubular K member, tubular A arms, etc etc...

I know you said you didn't want to do all those things, but those are our only options. As Ive always said, give me a lighter car. HP is a hell of a lot easier to make, then weight is to lose.

 

[Formula51]

Well it already has a solid rear, so no need to swap. There will be some weight saving suspension/chassis parts available after production, but dont expect too much when you are starting from close to 2 TONS!

 

[R1Lello]

Weight can also mean strength............you will hit an occasional pothole, will the stang handle it better or the lightweight vette............I think we know the answer

 

[Joes66Pony]

If weight and economy is such a big issue, why not do something to lighten on of the biggest sources of unsprung weight...the rear axle. Alloy third member and axle housing, carbon fiber driveshaft etc......

 

[blueovalkid]

If weight and economy is such a big issue, why not do something to lighten on of the biggest sources of unsprung weight...the rear axle. Alloy third member and axle housing, carbon fiber driveshaft etc......

Does anyone know if the GT 500 is supposed to have a aluminum driveshaft? Does the 05 Mustang GT already have one? That would probably be a good indication. I know this was one area that was a quick and easy weight savings on my 91 GT.