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Old 09-08-2012, 11:44 PM
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Does anyone know how light can you make a 3,200. lb C4 for drag racing?
Using the stock frame and running gear and bare minimum body?
Old 09-09-2012, 12:37 AM
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There is a sticky with all the info on this.
Old 09-09-2012, 10:59 PM
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Hot Rod magazine got one down to about 2300 lbs.
Old 09-10-2012, 12:31 AM
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my car is 2800 with a 10 point cage and a 12 bolt rearend ..
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I bet this one is pretty light.. Done by Corvette Central.

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My racecar is 2970 with a full cage with nascar style door bars on both sides, ABS still installed and factory front and rear windshield, both doors gutted and CF hood. I also have eliminated the air cond and heater box.
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thanks everyone,
I'm still searching for the break down of running gear vs chassis.
93 Rubie sent this article which is really funny as well as informative.
http://www.hotrod.com/projectbuild/h...t/viewall.html
and there is a long list of parts weights,made by forum members at
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...nd-info-4.html

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