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[Aussie Mike]

45KG difference going from Iron to Aluminum??!! I didn't think it would be as much as that. Must be a heavy wall high nickle content on their Iron blocks.

There's probably cheaper and easier ways to remove weight. Probably easier to just add HP.

My CR weighed in at 1060KG at rego with a half tank of fuel. Not sure on the front rear split. I got it through rego with no windscreen so probably saved a few KG there with out all the stuff that goes with it i.e wipers, heater etc.

It's got a windscreen and wipers now but I've removed a heap of weight from the rear by making tubular rear arms. It'll be interesting to see what it weighs again when it's all done.

Cheers

[Donunder]

Originally Posted by Aussie Mike

There's probably cheaper and easier ways to remove weight. Probably easier to just add HP.

Ahhh...the 750HP school of thought.

[Rog246]

Originally Posted by Aussie Mike

45KG difference going from Iron to Aluminum??!! I didn't think it would be as much as that. Must be a heavy wall high nickle content on their Iron blocks.

There's probably cheaper and easier ways to remove weight. Probably easier to just add HP.

My CR weighed in at 1060KG at rego with a half tank of fuel. Not sure on the front rear split. I got it through rego with no windscreen so probably saved a few KG there with out all the stuff that goes with it i.e wipers, heater etc.

It's got a windscreen and wipers now but I've removed a heap of weight from the rear by making tubular rear arms. It'll be interesting to see what it weighs again when it's all done.

Cheers

Well that's what the guys on Oz Ford forum reckon anyway Mike

[Mrs flatchat]

1050kg all up incl. 1/2 (50 L) tank of fuel -- and getting lighter as things wear out or fall off

[Aussie Mike]

Originally Posted by Rog246

Well that's what the guys on Oz Ford forum reckon anyway Mike

I'm not doubting what you say Rog it just seemed surprising that's all.

I guess it's reasonable, I just checked and an aluminum LS1 block weighs about 55KG
The LQ9 Iron block (Same as the LS1 except 4" bore) weighs 93Kg. That's a 38KG difference.

Cheers