How much to gain by putting the GN on a diet?

[V8KILLR]

This question is also in the Gen Tech, but was looking for more help on this question.

You can see my time below. I think with the right stall that dropping to low 11s should not be a problem. My question is, w/ my combo and times that I think the car will do, what time do you guys think that I'll be able to hit by putting the GN on a diet? Please list the areas that I'll be dropping the lbs off of, i.e. the hood, the bumpers and so on. Can I drop 500 or 600 lbs?

Thanks,
Jason

 

[Jeff Rand]

I do not know if you can lose 500 - 600 lbs. but for every 100 lbs. of weight removed; you will reduce your ET by approx. 1 tenth. The best bang for the buck for weight reduction is on the rotating masses such as the wheels, driveshaft and brake drums.
Good Luck,
Jeff

 

[V8KILLR]

Thanks Jeff!

I've got the wheel, ProStars and when I take the car off the road, I'll be going to Bogarts. Have not done the brake drums yet. I also have power seat and power windows/locks. So I was thinking about selling those some time.

Jason

 

[Jeff Rand]

Jason, I had a similar setup on my car only with a 68-1 turbo and ran a 10.80 @128mph with 1.60 sixty foot. The sixty foot is very important if you want low ET's. I do not know how far you want to go with weight reduction but front fiberglass bumpers and relocation of the battery to the trunk help in weight transfer.
Good Luck,
Jeff