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dakotamaxx
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3/06/2002
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what do you do,to remove extra weight,like spare tire,jack,floor matts,??if you can take off 100lbs of dead weight,that would increase mpg?
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handi2
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3/06/2002
23:01:46
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Are you serious...?
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handi2
GenIII
3/06/2002
23:13:32
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You could allways remove what's left of your brain.
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oetkenjc
R/T
3/06/2002
23:15:07
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hehe... I leave my spare on my truck whenever I race just to have more weight in the a$$ end...
jonathan
Best Run: .520rt, 2.138 60foot, 15.041secs @ 89.44mph
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dakotamaxx
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2002
23:18:27
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may be i can remove some lug nuts too,LOL
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IntenseDak39
GenIII
3/06/2002
23:26:33
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removed seats... lawn chairs are much lighter.
intense
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D
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2002
01:12:47
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that steering wheel has to weigh at least 5lbs!
....a pair of pliers would work!
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scat pack
GenIII
3/07/2002
17:13:19
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I'm gonna unbolt the brakes. They only slow me down !
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2002
20:02:03
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Forget all that you know about increasing HP
and focus on the other end of the spectrum.
The power to weight ratio of a vehicle is often
changed by looking for power gains, but I say
no more my friend! Grab your socket set and
lets look at the wonderful world of weight
reduction...
First thing you may have is a definate
advantage if yuo have a 6
with engine weight, shyt with 2 less cylinders
and a smaller block you save about 300 lbs. I
hope you have a reg cab, cuz that saves
another 300! Way to go look at that ratio
increase!
Next youll want to remove that passenger
seat, no free rides here! Time: 10min
Remove the spare tyre from under the
bed...hey another 50lbs or so Time: 3 min
Always run with a 1/4 tank of gas....I cannot
stress this enough. especially with your
automatic transmission, cracking the rear
loose isnt likely so keep it low and you will be
rewarded with speed!
I hope you are getting some ideas...keep
reading!
Next look for any loose objects in your
cab....Jacks, amps, owners manuals, spare
change, porno mags, these will all slow you
down so toss it!
Remove the following items in order of
importance to you, you dont have to remove
them all, but if you want speed...go for it!
pedal covers, door trim, door glass, interior
carpeting, shifter knob, center console, radio,
rear view mirror, are you getting the picture?
WARNING!:Do not remove the rear glass as
this will cause a blow by effect making it
extremely difficult to drive without some kind of
eye protection.
Finally it would be wise to step on the
treadmill a few days a week, hey the driver
may have to be weight reduced as well!
So lets consider how much weight we have
reduced...lots and you know what the best part
of all this is??? It didnt cost you a dime! Not a
measly penny! That is the best upgrade i can
think of! shyt I just shaved a tenth off your 1/4
mile time....
I hope these tips will help you to keep up to
the v8 boys when it comes time to start the
showdown...
Well kiddies, I hope you enjoyed this brief
overview of the world of weight reduction, next
week we will look at carbon fibre dash
needles, low weight oils and car wax that
actually increases gas mileage.
Its called the human RACE for somethin!
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scat pack
GenIII
3/09/2002
08:10:01
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The 6 banger weighs 300 lbs less than the 8 ? Don't bet on it !
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juniork
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2002
13:54:44
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if you remove your hood it could be a plus in two ways, Direct cold air intake, and a lot less weight.
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IntenseDak39
GenIII
3/09/2002
18:29:15
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but loss of areodynamics....
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juniork
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2002
13:10:20
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IntenseDak39, how good does the cowl induction hood work for performance. I am looking at a steel cowl hood or the fiberglass ram air hood from www.cervinis.com
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NYSubDak
Dodge Dakota
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3/10/2002
13:30:40
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Save 5 more pounds, drive naked!, and wear
slippers! Its more aerodynamic too!
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IntenseDak39
GenIII
3/10/2002
16:52:37
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nysubdak,
you mean ya'll aren't doing that already?
juniork,
i know for a fact that the cowl does help lower temp. under the hood, but it doesn't help like a cowl hood is suppose to because i have mopar cold air induction kit closed off at the front of my truck. i purchased mine because i like the look of it. Not like one of those square chebby cowls, it follows the trucks curves really well. I just wish they made a fiberglass lift off version.
intensedak39
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topher
GenIII
3/10/2002
21:51:02
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on a serious note. you could cut metal out of your bed if you dont use your bed. i dont know about your floormat idead.
but to all the others who laughed at this guy for an honest question, i think its pretty lame.
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Hersbird
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3/10/2002
22:36:16
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Actually the stuff TEAMFAST talked about removing would shave more then a tenth! Every 100 pounds of static weight will lose 1/10 on the 1/4 mile, and 10 pounds of rotating mass will do the same. So losing, the jack, spair, exhaust (behind the cat), tailgate, and rear bumper for racing will give you probably more like .3 for free, the free flowing exhaust may give another .1 or .2. There are big gains to be had with lighter wheels and tires, and slicks may be needed now anyway to get traction with the loss of weight over the rear. So with a socket set, 1 hr, and a new set of wheels and tires I'm sure you can cut a full sec off your 1/4 mile times. The original question was about gas mileage, which is tougher to improve with weight reduction, it would help around town, but once moving it has more to do with friction and areodynamics then weight.
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scat pack
GenIII
3/11/2002
19:22:36
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Have you considered the possible major inconvenience caused by driving without a spare or jack for possible minor milage gains ? I can't resist poking a little fun, go ahead and call me gimpy if you think that's lame ! I think you both need a reality check.
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Hersbird
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3/11/2002
20:46:33
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Right, for mileage it's not the best thing, but for 10 minutes while waiting at the track it's definately worth it.
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scat pack
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3/12/2002
18:29:01
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I agree 100% Hersbird, hope you realize I was referring to topher, not you.
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Adam
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3/12/2002
22:23:26
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You could spray a bunch of bulk-head remover in side the cab? Also tie about 50 ft of flight line to the bumper. Put chromolly piston return springs in and upgrade the muffler bearings to the new lightweight platinum plus series.
This will most likely give you a savings of about 25 lbs
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Adam
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3/12/2002
22:25:20
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You could spray a bunch of bulk-head remover in side the cab? Also tie about 50 ft of flight line to the bumper. Put chromolly piston return springs in and upgrade the muffler bearings to the new lightweight platinum plus series.
This will most likely give you a savings of about 25 lbs
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2002
22:57:25
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ok, that just wasnt funny.
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Adam
Dodge Dakota
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3/12/2002
23:19:18
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I didnt relize we were being serious all of a sudden.
If thats the case, you could install a blower, I get 2-3 mpg more than not blown.
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Hersbird
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2002
13:31:26
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Maybe he didn't spend any time in the Navy, hey while your down getting the bulkhead remover, feed the shaft seals.
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scat pack
GenIII
3/13/2002
18:03:22
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Are you on a carrier ? I could use a bucket of prop wash.
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