I Corner Scaled my truck LOOK! 3482 Pounds - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Injected68LS1 · 12-19-2003, 11:38 PM

So I got out the race car scales and threw them at my truck. Here's the results.

1/2 tank gas

LF RF F%
LR RR R%

1002 1041 58.7%
731 708 41.3%

cross weights
LF-RR 49.1%
RF-LR 50.9%

TOTAL: 3482

With me in it, 1/2 tank gas

LF RF F%
LR RR R%

1067 1052 58.5%
777 724 41.5%

cross weights
LF-RR 49.5%
RF-LR 50.5%

TOTAL: 3620

Here's a comparison:
2002 Camaro SS
Curb Weight 3,553.9 lbs.
Weight Distribution(%Front-Rear) 55-45
1/4 mile: 13.9 @ 98 mph 325 hp

My truck is lighter, has 25 more hp and is just a little off in weight bias.

PROOF ------> MY TRUCK IS FUN TO DRIVE

Enjoy

stelth2002 · 12-20-2003, 12:04 AM

So what have you removed from your truck to make it that light? Removing 100 pounds can make quite a difference when you cant add torque.

Injected68LS1 · 12-20-2003, 12:15 AM

Most of the weight reduction is from my LS1, all-aluminum engine. That 200 lbs right there. Getting rid of the truck, 4-speed trans was a lot. The stock trans crossmember weighed a ton too. I also have roll pans and no bumpers.

That's about it.

jorgensensc · 12-20-2003, 01:24 AM

I just weighed my truck with a full tank on truck scales here in Houston and was quite impressed that I came up at 3800 pounds. I figured I would be over the 4000 pound mark. That is with the regular 350 on a short step. I thought it was pretty good, all things considered!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 12-20-2003, 11:37 AM

Both of those numbers sound great, especially considering mine was weighing in at 5760 when it had the small block. Guess it will weigh a bit more with the BB, but that's okay.

I'm just amazed you have it lighter than your Camaro, that has to = smiles.

tom hand · 12-20-2003, 12:02 PM

FYI...The 70-82 camaro/firebirds started out in 70 around 3200 lbs...when they quit making them in 82 a fully optioned one was over 4000....mostly because of the government mandated crash stuff

12-19-2003, 11:38 PM	#1
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I Corner Scaled my truck LOOK! 3482 Pounds So I got out the race car scales and threw them at my truck. Here's the results. 1/2 tank gas LF RF F% LR RR R% 1002 1041 58.7% 731 708 41.3% cross weights LF-RR 49.1% RF-LR 50.9% TOTAL: 3482 With me in it, 1/2 tank gas LF RF F% LR RR R% 1067 1052 58.5% 777 724 41.5% cross weights LF-RR 49.5% RF-LR 50.5% TOTAL: 3620 Here's a comparison: 2002 Camaro SS Curb Weight 3,553.9 lbs. Weight Distribution(%Front-Rear) 55-45 1/4 mile: 13.9 @ 98 mph 325 hp My truck is lighter, has 25 more hp and is just a little off in weight bias. PROOF ------> MY TRUCK IS FUN TO DRIVE Enjoy __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-20-2003, 12:04 AM	#2
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	So what have you removed from your truck to make it that light? Removing 100 pounds can make quite a difference when you cant add torque. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

12-20-2003, 12:15 AM	#3
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	Most of the weight reduction is from my LS1, all-aluminum engine. That 200 lbs right there. Getting rid of the truck, 4-speed trans was a lot. The stock trans crossmember weighed a ton too. I also have roll pans and no bumpers. That's about it. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-20-2003, 01:24 AM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I just weighed my truck with a full tank on truck scales here in Houston and was quite impressed that I came up at 3800 pounds. I figured I would be over the 4000 pound mark. That is with the regular 350 on a short step. I thought it was pretty good, all things considered!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

12-20-2003, 11:37 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Both of those numbers sound great, especially considering mine was weighing in at 5760 when it had the small block. Guess it will weigh a bit more with the BB, but that's okay. I'm just amazed you have it lighter than your Camaro, that has to = smiles. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-20-2003, 12:02 PM	#6
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	FYI...The 70-82 camaro/firebirds started out in 70 around 3200 lbs...when they quit making them in 82 a fully optioned one was over 4000....mostly because of the government mandated crash stuff __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS



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