Want to thank everyone for the advice, warnings and input.
I think I’ll make a few lists, one list for no-brain-er mods, one for possible mods
And a third list of “would be cool but cost to much”
Of course this is my list, so I suspect things will change and move around as time goes by,
but I welcome any input.
So,
“No brainer, weight savings stuff “
1, aluminum heads, intake and WP
2, aluminum flywheel
3, light weight disc brakes ( already have those )
3a, aluminum. Master cylinder ( dual cast iron thing weighs a ton in comparison ! )
4, light weight forged wheels
5, aluminum radiator and electric fan
6, light weight, relocated battery
7, light weight starter and alternator
8, headers
“Wish list, possible weight saving stuff”
1, light weight crank and balancer
2, mono leaf composite leaf springs. ( have read good things about these )
3, aluminum 3rd member
4, lighter weight front suspension ( this should probably be in the no brain-er list)
5, lighter weight 5 speed ( TKX ?)
6, full stainless exhaust
“Cost too much for me but cool”
1, aluminum block
2, aluminum or composite driveshaft
3, aluminum rear end housing ( this may change? )
4, any carbon fiber body panels
5, gun drilled axles ( no idea what they cost but can’t imagine the weight savings being all that great )
And the bonus list, things I will or may do to the car that will add weight
1, sub frame connectors
2, rear panhard bar
3, upgrade to 9 inch rear end
4, install a T-56 6speed
5, aftermarket iron block
I’ll edit this list as I go along. And hopefully, as I start working on it this summer, I will weigh everything as I go along and keep track of everything.
Joe