m396 #00-011 Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Easy, custom carbon fiber suspension pieces. Hold on to your pocket book. ;) Seriously, your not going to make any headway on the suspension, look else where as stated above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbochargedBerserker Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 I appreciate where you are going Aaron, I really do. Unfortunately, having just spent a bunch of time under the truck working on my exhaust, I can tell you that I didn't see much benefit to spending a bunch on suspension parts. In the bed area alone, there are 4-5 between the frame cross members. What I plan on doing is removing the spare (done), removing the spare hanger hardware (waiting for a day that I am really really bored), removing the tow bar, tow hooks, etc., eventually a roll pan, no jack/tools (that's why god made fix-a-flat). Every little bit helps, and if those springs aren't a crazy price, it might be worth while. The Hotchkis bar, I'd do just on principle -- you'll drop a few pounds and increase the drivability. And for you crazy 'luxuryites': Luxury cars don't need superchargers either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 get rid of the passenger seat, rear seat, headliner, cup holders, carpet, A/C, stereo. Then hire a midget to drive it.... that should cut off alot of weight and not sacrafice a bit of the outward appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styleandspeed Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Those springs are a bit steep at about $200 a piece, but if you could get them that would lower the truck, then you might not have to get the lowering kit for the back, and just get some front spindles somewhat offsetting the cost. Also, what do you mean by the tow bar? Ther probably isn't all that much stuff that you can really do to remove weight over the front of the truck without sacrificing something. Just looking for something else to mess with, and another way to improve the performance, even if it is only slightly. I can never keep my hands out of anything. Dcairns, and 383ss, I like both of your ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 LS2 block with a 4" crank 100+ pounds off the front and a lot more power. btw, you can't 'punch out' a 5.3 to a 6.0L <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought I might be reaching there. I knew someone would back me up on the details. Mainly I was going for the aluminum motor idea. The 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L are all the same block aren't they? What changes the displacement? Bore, Stroke, Heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styleandspeed Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 I know the 4.8 and 5.3 have the same block, but I am almost positive the 6.0 is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Just read an interesting bit of info. The LQ9 weighs 65 lbs more than the LS6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Just read an interesting bit of info. The LQ9 weighs 65 lbs more than the LS6. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cast Iron compared to Aluminum ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Just read an interesting bit of info. The LQ9 weighs 65 lbs more than the LS6. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's all?? I agree with Lee, this is a luxury vehicle. I also would like to reduce the weight, mostly off the front for handling's sake but I would have to shed at least 300-lbs before I even felt a difference... And you guys forgot to suggest a composite bed! Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 And for you crazy 'luxuryites': Luxury cars don't need superchargers either Guess MB is just wasting their money putting s/c's in the SL55 then, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbochargedBerserker Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 And for you crazy 'luxuryites': Luxury cars don't need superchargers either Guess MB is just wasting their money putting s/c's in the SL55 then, right? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> EXACTLY I always thought SS meant super sport. Who knew all those 396 Nova SS and 454 Chevelle SS and Camaro SS cars were luxury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383ss Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 Just read an interesting bit of info. The LQ9 weighs 65 lbs more than the LS6. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LQ9 block is ~100 lbs more than an LS1... LS6 is basically the same thing. where did you read that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 All you guys stripping off the weight.... make sure you put it up for sale on the Technical/For Sale section.... I could use some spare parts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Just read an interesting bit of info. The LQ9 weighs 65 lbs more than the LS6. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LQ9 block is ~100 lbs more than an LS1... LS6 is basically the same thing. where did you read that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 100 lbs would be icing on the cake Here's where I read it... "The iron block truck LQ9 engine weighs approximately 65 pounds more than a typical LS1 and LS6." http://www.gmpartsdepot.com/store/product1...&Category_ID=63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383ss Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 hmmm, guess I'll have to weigh the LS1 block I have sitting in my garage. have a 6.0L block too, but it is already assembled as a shortblock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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