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Can a 305 cause an almost 100 lb decrease in weight?

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Old May 28, 2002 | 01:53 AM
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Default Can a 305 cause an almost 100 lb decrease in weight?

Just an odd-ball question.

The stock weight for my car is rated at 3495. But that's with the 350. Is the 305 that much more light? :confused: I measured mine at the track and it came in at just under 3400.

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Base weight for an 80 is 3,336 lbs, Per the Corvette Black Book. To that you would add the weight of options. I cannot see the 305 being lighter unless it may have a smaller radiator and cooling system and/or smaller exhaust pipes.

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A 305 came ina Vette??? :confused: If not why did you chose that engine combo?
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A 305 came ina Vette??? :confused: If not why did you chose that engine combo?
305 was used in 80 in Calif Vettes for emission reasons. :( They were 180hp, just ten off of the base L48's 190hp.

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Maybe you have more air in your tires than it did from the factory :lol: :lol:
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Default Re: Can a 305 cause an almost 100 lb decrease in weight? (Golden80)

Didn't some of those 305's have lightweight heads? :confused:
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