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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Tall Boy
I have heard that 40 pounds off your car is like adding 1-2 hp.?
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I've heard said that on a typical street car, every 100 lbs is worth about tenth in the quarter.
100lbs = a tenth in the 1/4 = about 10hp. Is what I've heard.
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Originally Posted by mudbone64
What is the advertised weight of say a 69 or 70-72 Camaro?
ne one know? (just tryin to bring the thread back to get ur question awnsered)

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My '69 L78 Camaro SS convertible weighed in at 3640 lbs.
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