decreasing 914 weight Options

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tried running some searches on this but didnt find what i needed. how can i trim some weight off the 914. all i can come up with is:

fiberglass hood, trunk, 916 front and rear bumber and fender flares. how much do you think these changes will make and does anyone any other ideas for taking weight off.

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QUOTE (lapuwali @ Feb 28 2006, 02:18 PM)

Probably 2050lbs or thereabouts, tank empty. If you're serious about a lightweight car, you'd sell the '75 and buy a '70-'71, and you'd be starting with a car that's already under 2000lbs to start with. By the time you made your proposed mods, you'd be between 1800-1900lbs. If you did everything mentioned here, you can get down to 1750lbs or so. If you're looking to do an engine swap, too, you could find an inexpensive roller and save yourself the trouble of getting rid of an engine you won't need.

first of thanks for the info guys youre helping me out tons. as far as racing rules, i am building this car as a street car that will have some fun on the track days or on an auto x course and if im auto xing it doesnt matter what my class is to me cause im not looking to have the best time only to be out and having a good time and keeping the racing off the street. all this weight reduction started when i decided to stay with an aircooled engine probably a big four. (wish i could do a proper six but just dont have those funds for my engine budget.) and i saw a replica spyder and researched it. those cars all laying down fast time on 120 hp. i realize they weigh between 1300-1500lbs and i willnever get my 914 that light but hey i can cut some weight where i can. less weight more speed.