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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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How many have put Z-06 titanium catbacks on their C-5? I was told it would save about 25 pounds in weight and maybe help the horse power a little. So I lost 25 pounds myself and put the Ti catbacks on, too. I just wonder if my weight loss along with the catbacks doubled the horsepower increase. I think so. 2 x 0 = 0. What do you think?
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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I think if I lost 25lbs i'd run faster ... so I think your theories are solid. It's science.
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Originally Posted by Fixed Roof Coupe
How many have put Z-06 titanium catbacks on their C-5? I was told it would save about 25 pounds in weight and maybe help the horse power a little. So I lost 25 pounds myself and put the Ti catbacks on, too. I just wonder if my weight loss along with the catbacks doubled the horsepower increase. I think so. 2 x 0 = 0. What do you think?
.05s in the quarter man from the weight alone...

(it all helps)
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Originally Posted by devnull
.05s in the quarter man from the weight alone...

(it all helps)
That is about what I've heard. every 100lbs = 1/10th improvement


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