weight reduction G/SA nova

mat H/SA · 05-22-2013, 01:27 PM

Hi i would like to take some weight out of my nova still 30 heavy for minimum weight

anybody has some ideas ?

thanks

442OLDS · 05-22-2013, 01:31 PM

Did you try a lighter battery? I have used the Dynabatt battery.

mat H/SA · 05-22-2013, 01:33 PM

yes I have odyssey small battery

jmcarter · 05-22-2013, 01:34 PM

Replace stock seats with aftermarket such as demonstrated on Ken's build thread? Battery (s) are a easy way to lose weight and assume you've already removed all the extra insulation everywhere. Lightweight wheels, disc brakes, springs, etc are all opportunities....what have you already done, it's a long check list of things that can be done...you might even get a PM or two about some "other" items. BTW, if I was only 30 over I'd be very cautious, gusting wind can change your scale weight and there are tons of other variables that can make you scale too light. I normally ran 50-70 pounds heavy 'just in case'.

mat H/SA · 05-22-2013, 01:47 PM

Thanks JM

in not only to be at the minimum its more to be able to put some balast in the back to

I will check for insulation

Jim Kaekel · 05-22-2013, 01:54 PM

Don't forget the "crash bars" in the doors. GM started putting them in '69 if I recall. Other items would be heater core, heater box, etc., etc., etc.

jmcarter · 05-22-2013, 01:54 PM

Light weight carpet will save you some pounds as well. You'll be amazed how much insulation and non-essential wiring can be removed.

mat H/SA · 05-22-2013, 02:13 PM

jim you have a pm

Sean Marconette · 05-22-2013, 03:01 PM

Any wiring that is not needed. For me the seat deal was not what is was cracked up to be in regards to weight. It all depends on what the current seats are, vs how much fabricating and additional mounting material you have to add. I saved a whopping 30 lbs total. Not worth the time and money, should have just redone the stock seats. Look at everything in the car. What is really needed. Remove sound deadener, insulation and heavy carpet. Fab brackets from aluminum, if its non structural, aluminum hardware. Lighten stuff up by windowing holes. Take a box and place everything in it as it is removed. Put the box on a scale, and you may be surprised how much it adds up. The front brakes on my car was worth at least 30#, and money well spent.

Sean

mat H/SA · 05-22-2013, 03:17 PM

Sean what brakes did you put on ?

05-22-2013, 01:27 PM	#1
mat H/SA Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shefford,Qc Can Posts: 295 Likes: 10 Liked 14 Times in 8 Posts	weight reduction G/SA nova Hi i would like to take some weight out of my nova still 30 heavy for minimum weight anybody has some ideas ? thanks

05-22-2013, 01:31 PM	#2
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,338 Likes: 5 Liked 281 Times in 102 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova Did you try a lighter battery? I have used the Dynabatt battery.

05-22-2013, 01:33 PM	#3
mat H/SA Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shefford,Qc Can Posts: 295 Likes: 10 Liked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova yes I have odyssey small battery

05-22-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,308 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova Replace stock seats with aftermarket such as demonstrated on Ken's build thread? Battery (s) are a easy way to lose weight and assume you've already removed all the extra insulation everywhere. Lightweight wheels, disc brakes, springs, etc are all opportunities....what have you already done, it's a long check list of things that can be done...you might even get a PM or two about some "other" items. BTW, if I was only 30 over I'd be very cautious, gusting wind can change your scale weight and there are tons of other variables that can make you scale too light. I normally ran 50-70 pounds heavy 'just in case'. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 05-22-2013 at 01:37 PM.

05-22-2013, 01:47 PM	#5
mat H/SA Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shefford,Qc Can Posts: 295 Likes: 10 Liked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova Thanks JM in not only to be at the minimum its more to be able to put some balast in the back to I will check for insulation

05-22-2013, 01:54 PM	#6
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova Don't forget the "crash bars" in the doors. GM started putting them in '69 if I recall. Other items would be heater core, heater box, etc., etc., etc. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

05-22-2013, 01:54 PM	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,308 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova Light weight carpet will save you some pounds as well. You'll be amazed how much insulation and non-essential wiring can be removed. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

05-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#8
mat H/SA Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shefford,Qc Can Posts: 295 Likes: 10 Liked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova jim you have a pm

05-22-2013, 03:01 PM	#9
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 976 Likes: 780 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova Any wiring that is not needed. For me the seat deal was not what is was cracked up to be in regards to weight. It all depends on what the current seats are, vs how much fabricating and additional mounting material you have to add. I saved a whopping 30 lbs total. Not worth the time and money, should have just redone the stock seats. Look at everything in the car. What is really needed. Remove sound deadener, insulation and heavy carpet. Fab brackets from aluminum, if its non structural, aluminum hardware. Lighten stuff up by windowing holes. Take a box and place everything in it as it is removed. Put the box on a scale, and you may be surprised how much it adds up. The front brakes on my car was worth at least 30#, and money well spent. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

05-22-2013, 03:17 PM	#10
mat H/SA Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shefford,Qc Can Posts: 295 Likes: 10 Liked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Re: weight reduction G/SA nova Sean what brakes did you put on ?