Posted by: JRust Aug 2 2008, 02:00 PM
So I finally satisfied my curiosity. I wondered how heavy it was since I got it. Guess the buick 215 really isn't that heavy huh? My wife works at a hay shipping plant. So I just ran by today & used the scales. Pretty accurate I think as with me in the car it was 2410. Once I got out dropped to 2200 even.
Any othe v8 guys have a weight on their car? I'd like to see where mine compared to a few others
Posted by: wbergtho Aug 2 2008, 02:22 PM
Mine's a bit over 2500lbs...but it has a full cage, a 930 trans, an LS6 V-8, etc. Your car might be the lightest non tube frame 914 V-8 in existance! Wow that's pretty light. I bet it still handles just fine.
Bill
Posted by: JRust Aug 2 2008, 05:08 PM
QUOTE(wbergtho @ Aug 2 2008, 01:22 PM)
Mine's a bit over 2500lbs...but it has a full cage, a 930 trans, an LS6 V-8, etc. Your car might be the lightest non tube frame 914 V-8 in existance! Wow that's pretty light. I bet it still handles just fine.
Bill
It definately still handles like a 914. Love the way it hugs the road. Now I get to enjoy all the power too! Tough to beat the feel of my car overall. Once I figure out what I am doing on my cooling system? Car will be sweet
I want to run a remote elctric water pump. The way my engine sticks into the cab it will help me get my firewall back. I am also going to add renegade's newest radiator setup & the tranny mounts that bump it back 1 1/4" & down 3/4". Once I do both I will get my firewall back completely
I also have some adjustable koni's with adjustable perches. I'd like my rear end to be sit about an inch higher.
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 2 2008, 11:26 PM
QUOTE(JRust @ Aug 2 2008, 12:00 PM)
Once I got out dropped to 2200 even.
About 2000 with that heavy ass factory /6 motor and a full rollcage and 1/2 tank of gas, but sans myself ...
Andy
Posted by: 396 Aug 3 2008, 12:06 AM
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 2 2008, 10:26 PM)
QUOTE(JRust @ Aug 2 2008, 12:00 PM)
Once I got out dropped to 2200 even.
About 2000 with that heavy ass factory /6 motor and a full rollcage and 1/2 tank of gas, but sans myself ...
Andy
2000 is real good.. I have almost the same set up and it tips the scales at 2320
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 3 2008, 12:21 AM
QUOTE(396 @ Aug 2 2008, 10:06 PM)
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 2 2008, 10:26 PM)
QUOTE(JRust @ Aug 2 2008, 12:00 PM)
Once I got out dropped to 2200 even.
About 2000 with that heavy ass factory /6 motor and a full rollcage and 1/2 tank of gas, but sans myself ...
Andy
2000 is real good.. I have almost the same set up and it tips the scales at 2320
FG flares, rockers and bumpers, stripped interior, no more sound deading, early doors, GT engine lid ...
Andy