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> PolyBronze Bushing Install and other modifications., Lightweight V8
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post Oct 12 2006, 12:05 PM
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1820! What a PIG! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) But I suppose a V8 would make up for some of that.

So your changing to Aluminum heads, what else can you change to aluminum? Intake manifold?
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post Oct 12 2006, 05:23 PM
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I know, I know... I was sort of dissapointed with that after all I did. I did add quite a bit more tubing. It was a little light on bracing so I added more triangulation.

I still have steel front fenders and front hood too and will be going to fiberglass over the winter. So that will cut more off.

The intake is already aluminum as is the waterpump. It's a remote electric from Mezier. Works good.

Not much more can come off the engine but I will be looking. A pound here and there can add up as you know. After a while it gets hard to find more than a few lbs to take off at any one point of the car. To get 85 lbs off all at once was very satisfying.

The wheels are steel from Diamond racing so going to an alloy wheel could get me 4lbs per corner. Alloy wheels as wide as mine are very expensive...

I looked up the weight of your car and found it at 1420 with a full fuel load. So my car is 400lbs heavier. Realistically I can expect to get another 75lbs off the car. That will have to do. The sad part is I can take 75lbs off the driver as well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Oct 12 2006, 08:55 PM
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I hear ya about the driver's weight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I drank too many rich imported beers during construction. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Taking pounds off the car is easier and more fun than off the driver.
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post Oct 13 2006, 04:43 PM
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So Mike,
What the skinny on those scales? Are they easy to use? Would you buy them again Or recommend them to others?

Be nice to see them in action, any pics.
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post Oct 13 2006, 07:41 PM
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I think they work pretty well. Easy to use. Strong enough for the task. I'm going to weigh the car again this weekend to check reproducabilty. I will take pictures and do a run through of the process.


I bought the optional turn plates. Probably wouldn't do that again. Don't really need them.


Stay tuned.

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post Oct 13 2006, 08:32 PM
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You could allways change your block, Donovanmakes a nice block, and it weighs in at 90 lbs. Easier than taking off 75 pounds.
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post Nov 6 2006, 07:36 AM
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I intended to put pics of the scales and weighing process here as an update for any who were interested but I ended up finishing some projects around the house as Winter is closing in and I need to get my digging done before the ground froze.

The car is up on jackstands again and I won't be weighing again until spring. I will post the process then.

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post Nov 6 2006, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(Mike T @ Nov 6 2006, 05:36 AM) *


... before the ground froze.

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Sorry Mike. Wall looks good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 7 2006, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Nov 6 2006, 10:58 AM) *

QUOTE(Mike T @ Nov 6 2006, 05:36 AM) *


... before the ground froze.

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Sorry Mike. Wall looks good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


We will see how Paul laughs when the rain comes and it falls sideways in Florida!
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post Nov 7 2006, 01:13 PM
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Yeah, I hear ya. And how those California 914ers can live day to day with the threat of all those earthquakes hanging over their heads... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Nov 9 2006, 11:08 PM
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hey mike I have the meizere water pump dual out 55 gpm. Is this what you are using. HC
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post Nov 13 2006, 09:07 AM
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I have the Bulkhead mount style WP116. Specs out at 35GPM and does the job even on back to back runs on 90°+ days.

1 x 1.25" from radiator and 2 x 3/4" to the block plates.

It's been in the car for 3 seasons now and has been trouble free. Expensive though.

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post Nov 14 2006, 12:25 AM
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QUOTE(Mike T @ Nov 13 2006, 07:07 AM) *

I have the Bulkhead mount style WP116. Specs out at 35GPM and does the job even on back to back runs on 90°+ days.

1 x 1.25" from radiator and 2 x 3/4" to the block plates.

It's been in the car for 3 seasons now and has been trouble free. Expensive though.

Mike T

Thanks Mike I have a CSR 37 gpm and I use to use it , but I thought it was not enouph with the length and size of our hoses. So I bought the 55 gpm Meizere and your correct it is very exspensive. I first mounted the pump six inches from the radiator and ran two one inch hoses back to the block with a 1 and a quarter inch hose to the radiator. I recently moved the pump back to the engine compartment and now trying to run one inch to pump with dual out and one 1 1/4 to the radiator. Having three lines from the radiator was a bit much. Thanks for the input. Hc
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