montique Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 I got the Monte scaled it weighs 3302 without me in it. 907 on front left 853 on front right. 751 rear left 791 rear right 53% front 46% rear. That's with fiberglass hood, front fenders, and front bumper. I just ordered some aerospace front disc so that should another 75+ pounds are so. I think I can get it down to around 31500 with rear discs, and rack and pinion front. What you guys think. Quote
dbreese Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 That is a light Monte right there. Is this a track only ride? Does it have a cage? David Quote
montique Posted June 3, 2014 Author Posted June 3, 2014 Its got a 8 point roll bar. No backseat and kirkeys up front. No I cruise it as well. Quote
502ci Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Sure is light. Time for some plexiglass to shave some more weight off... Quote
montique Posted June 3, 2014 Author Posted June 3, 2014 Well I figure I still have the big starter, original radiator and stock drive shaft. Light weight battery saves a ton of weight as well. I was pretty impressed by the numbers. Now I can order my front springs next month. Quote
Mike 57 Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 That is light! I just weighed mine last week. I was surprised that it was only 3686, all steel though. Quote
MGD72Monte Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Where are you guys weighing your cars and are you substracting fuel weight from your numbers? Thanks Quote
dbreese Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Track scales. 3850 with me (175 lbs) half tank of gas. Weld draglites. David Quote
montique Posted June 3, 2014 Author Posted June 3, 2014 Mine was without me in it and 1/2 tank of gas which is 5 gallons. Quote
AL M Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 3560. Gained some weight with the ford 9. Now i gotta fat [censored]. Lol Quote
Hisalone Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 Mine is just over 3200 without me in it and half tank of gas. Shaved firewall, fiberglass fenders and hood, and some other less significant weight saving measures. Quote
BigDan Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 My Monte 350/350 with the AC removed weighed 3,740 w/ no driver and ran a 15.5 in the 1/4 bone stock + HEI upgrade, 4,100b race weight.... factory gears. I'm now thinking about pulling the LS1 out of my stalled rock crawler project, put it in my Monte along with a fiberglass hood (stock is bent at hinges), fenders, cage and go racing. I just got done reading a GMHTP magazine article on PRC heads and a magic stick cam on a stock LS1 like mine. Mine is just over 3200 without me in it and half tank of gas. Shaved firewall, fiberglass fenders and hood, and some other less significant weight saving measures. Very Nice Monte! I'm in love Are those 295/50/15's out back on 15x10 4.5" bs? and 255's up front. Thanks. Quote
Mike 57 Posted December 18, 2014 Posted December 18, 2014 Mine is 3900 with me in it. All steel full interior, gobs of motor to move it! Quote
monte0 Posted December 19, 2014 Posted December 19, 2014 Mine was 3775 without me in it and a half tank gas. ZZ454 crate motor/ T400 trans with all metal and full trimed 15x8 ralleys on it, plus ford 9" too Hoping to get it down to 3400 range after my LS1 swap plus with all the suspention upgrades I've done and aluminum wheels...maybe lower if lighter hood Quote
Jjmoonen Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 These are some promising numbers. I'm looking at a goal of 3200 lbs or less when I'm done. There is so much rust repair to do I'm just going with fiberglass replacements where I can (even doors). Trunk lid and rear bumper are probably the only ones that will remain steel. After seeing some of these other Montes weighs it should be doable. Quote
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