Horsepower gains

[rustydagger]

The hood might net you 20-30 pounds. I believe they're only fiberglass on the 4th gens

 

[dodge dude94]

I think the 4th gens are still aluminum unless someone can correct me...

 

[rustydagger]

Maybe, I thought mine was fiberglass on my '12. I'm probably wrong as usual

 

[ramman87]

I too am curious about ways for my truck to go on a diet plan.

Different brakes and rotors?

Remove the mat from my bed.

Remove the towing package?

I don't believe little knick knacks like this will cause a significant enough loss in weight.

 

[truckin151]

Tail gate, spare, hitch, bed liner, wheel well liners smaller wheels and tires..... Do a search for track prep, or track trim. Not sure about on here but I know a few other guys that drop down a good 5-600lbs for their track trips.

 

[truckin151]

If I remember correctly TheSatinPumpkin did a lot of weight reduction to his truck a while ago, I think it was him at least.

 

[kdarr1]

Truckin...Point taken.

Love the interaction on this site. Of course all jest aside...and working for an oil company...safety is #1, on the job and on the streets.

Thanks...and great posts by the way.

 

[ramman87]

I don't want to lose my tailgate.

I did see on a fast N loud episode where they converted from leaf springs to struts i believe for weight reduction, that may or may not be possible. Wonder if I could get a bed and my doors made out of fiberglass or maybe even aluminum. I will honestly admit i have no idea what they are made of. Maybe new heads, aluminum heads? That could work. Get rid of windshield washer fluid.

 

[dodge dude94]

Theres lots of ways to remove weight from a vehicle if you know what you're working with and have the mechanical and fabrication ability.

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Used this as guide a while ago when i was making her more "nimble" lol

1 lighter tires and wheels = can save you 100lbs
2 remove tail gate = can save 69lbs to 110lbs
3 remove spare tire and jack pieces can save 71lbs
4 remove most gas in the gas tank [1/4 tank or less] can save 100lbs to 165lbs
5 remove window washer tank with water = can save 9lbs
6 remove wipers = can save 1 1/2lbs
7 remove stock air intake system. = can save 2lbs
8 run light weight pullys and short belt. save 1-2lbs
9 remove fan and shroud with elec. fan = can save up to 10lbs
10 remove passanger seat and cener seat = can save 80lbs
11 lighter battery = can save 12lbs
12 shorter exhaust system = can save 12lbs
13 remove any extra water from the radiator tank = can save 1-2lbs
14 remove sound system = can save 4lbs to 100lbs
15 remove sound proof material and carpet = can save up to 60lbs
16 removed the front sway bar = can save 20lbs
17 remove one leaf from each side. = can save up 25lbs
18 remove A/C compressor, condenser, lines can save up to 74lbs
19 remove hood liner = can save up to 3lbs
20 remove stock plastic wiper cowl = can save 3lbs
21 remove factory reciever hitch and bumper = can save up to 100 lbs
22 remove all 4 fender wells = can save up to 15 lbs

 

[ramman87]

Those are a lot of great tips.

I could see how I could easily lose around 250 pounds just removing a couple small things, however i would still like AC music and a passenger seat.

How noticeable is a 250 pound reduction though?

 

[truckin151]

What is the saying, for every 60lbs dropped your quarter mile drops a hundredth... Or something like that

 

[TylerB]

100lb = 1 tenth in the 1/4

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Saw this on my local CL. Seller noted that it was going to be put in a 4.7.

Turbo Kit for Dodge ram 1500

 

[truckin151]

100lb = 1 tenth in the 1/4

That's it

 

[ramman87]

Satin Pumpkin that is beautiful.

A piece of performance hardware of a dodge that isn't made for the hemi.

so if i drop 250 pounds that would be a quarter of a second on the my 1/4 time, how noticeable is that on a 0-60/70 time though.

 

[truckin151]

It should be a noticeable change.

For "testing purposes", time a 0-60 (or video it if you dont have a way to time it) as it sits now or just mash the gas to get a good feel of how it is performning. Then take of the tailgate and spare tire, this should drop about 150lbs, and take it for a spin around your area and/or do the same 0-60 test and see if you can tell a difference. If you can then try to drop the things that you can afford to remove.

 

[ramman87]

that would be an interesting test.

Currently the truck has the stock 5 speed manual, however if I ever do find a way to boost the power i thought of changing it to the 6 speed found in the srt-10 or maybe put an allison on it. I am a dodge guy through and through, but allison's are an amazing tranny. imo

 

[Terrance]

Anyone know what a good chip would be?

 

[dodge dude94]

You don't "chip" these trucks.

That's a pet peeve of mine. You tune them.


Diablosport, SCT, Bully Dog, etc. All good tuners.