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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 01:05 AM
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Does anybody know the weight distribution (front, rear) for the '85 vette?
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sorry for the spec question guys, but I need to find out 'cause I'm going to be swapping my L98 and tranny for a LS1 and 6-speed (threw a rod on L98, already been rebuilt + has many miles)
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weight it after the install
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Originally Posted by w85vette
Does anybody know the weight distribution (front, rear) for the '85 vette?
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If you can hang on until tonight - I'll check my references...
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51/49 I thought.
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Originally Posted by vader86
51/49 I thought.
I think that might be it - might be 52/48...
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with an LS1 it should be pretty darn close to 50/50
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Almost certainly in the 50/50 to 51/49 range. Here's what I have, along with variables I think might affect the balance:

1984 50/50 (L83 CrossFire engine, iron heads, no ABS)
1985 no specification (L98 TPI engine, iron heads, no ABS)
1986 51/49 (L98 TPI engine, iron heads early/aluminum heads late, ABS)
1987 51/49 (L98 TPI engine, aluminum heads, ABS)

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