Reducing vehicle weight

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-Lighter vehicles run faster, accelerate more quickly, and consume less fuel. Here are some tips for reducing the weight of your vehicle:
-==Replacing steel body parts with lighter materials==
-*Aluminum, fiberglass or carbon fiber hoods, bumpers, and body panels.
-==Engine parts==
-Cast iron engine parts can be replaced with lighter weight parts, including:
-*Heads.
-*Intake manifold.
-*Flywheel.
-*Crank, rods, and pistons.
-==Removing creature comforts and unnecessary parts==
-The following can all be removed. Keep in mind that this might prevent your vehicle from being a viable daily driver or family car.
-*Air conditioner compressor, ducting, belts, and brackets.
-*Radio, antenna, and cables.
-*Carpets and floor mats.
-*Spare tire and jack.
-*Chrome trim.
-*Power windows and locks, and all associated parts.
-*Power seats.
-*Sound deadener.
-*Insulation.
-*Dashboard (can be replaced by a barebones aluminum dash panel).
-==Replacing larger parts with smaller ones==
-The following parts can be replaced with smaller equivalents.
-*Radiator.
-*Battery.
-==Nose weight vs. tail weight==
-==Miscellaneous==
-*Lighter wheels.
-*Titanium fasteners.
-*Removing any unnecessary glass.
-==References==
-*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/i-want-put-my-car-diet-who-has-done-starting-146187.html

Latest revision as of 09:08, 27 January 2025