Weight Loss

flyin6 · November 24, 2010

This may not be the proper forum for the subject of removing weight from these trucks in the namesake of performance, however there doesn't seem to be a more applicable forum around.

I have been working to improve the already impressive performance of my Escalade EXT with engine improvements. While not engine related, removing weight is directly related to seat of the pants performance, since the same horsepower and torque is now moving less weight. The net effect is the same, the truck goes faster when power is applied.

An added benefit which I had not sought but is beginning to show up is improved cornering. Now the same anti-roll bars are having to work against less weight resulting in less body roll in the corners which we have in abundance here in Kentucky.

So far I have removed over 150 pounds and added approximately 30-40 unconfirmed horsepower. I can't find a chassis dyno for AWD so all I have is an educated guess in regards to the horsepower increase.

I have replaced the manifolds with headers, the H-pipe with a larger diameter part, removed the running boards, and removed the spare tire and mount so far...

jro909 · November 24, 2010

your getting carried away man, trucks are ment to be slow and powerful not carbon fiber hooded honda civics

flyin6 · November 24, 2010

your getting carried away man, trucks are ment to be slow and powerful not carbon fiber hooded honda civics

They certainly don't have to be.

Ever ridden in a Ford Lightning?

I'd say GM set the bar with putting that wonderful 6.2 in the Avalanche chassis. To me, that is a great start!

jro909 · November 24, 2010

your getting carried away man, trucks are ment to be slow and powerful not carbon fiber hooded honda civics

They certainly don't have to be.

Ever ridden in a Ford Lightning?

I'd say GM set the bar with putting that wonderful 6.2 in the Avalanche chassis. To me, that is a great start!

why the avalanche?

flyin6 · November 24, 2010

your getting carried away man, trucks are ment to be slow and powerful not carbon fiber hooded honda civics

They certainly don't have to be.

Ever ridden in a Ford Lightning?

I'd say GM set the bar with putting that wonderful 6.2 in the Avalanche chassis. To me, that is a great start!

why the avalanche?

Actually it's an Escalade (Avalanche platform)

Answer: Because I can!

8.1HD/ALLISON · November 24, 2010

So far I have removed over 150 pounds and added approximately 30-40 unconfirmed horsepower. I can't find a chassis dyno for AWD so all I have is an educated guess in regards to the horsepower increase.

Not to bash your idea, you are going in the right direction. I question your horsepower estimates. By your calculations I could gain 1500 horsepower on my truck cause it weighs 7200 lbs. Just sayin. I would say the best benefit would be fuel economy.

desrtrat · November 27, 2010

This may not be the proper forum for the subject of removing weight from these trucks in the namesake of performance, however there doesn't seem to be a more applicable forum around.

I have been working to improve the already impressive performance of my Escalade EXT with engine improvements. While not engine related, removing weight is directly related to seat of the pants performance, since the same horsepower and torque is now moving less weight. The net effect is the same, the truck goes faster when power is applied.

An added benefit which I had not sought but is beginning to show up is improved cornering. Now the same anti-roll bars are having to work against less weight resulting in less body roll in the corners which we have in abundance here in Kentucky.

So far I have removed over 150 pounds and added approximately 30-40 unconfirmed horsepower. I can't find a chassis dyno for AWD so all I have is an educated guess in regards to the horsepower increase.

I have replaced the manifolds with headers, the H-pipe with a larger diameter part, removed the running boards, and removed the spare tire and mount so far...

reducing weight is good, but will not show any increase on a dyno. one way to increase performance is less mass and weight in your tires/rims. also change out your sway bar end links with these.

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/

they make a big improvement in handling. last, don't date fat chicks..

[email protected] · November 27, 2010

So far I have removed over 150 pounds and added approximately 30-40 unconfirmed horsepower. I can't find a chassis dyno for AWD so all I have is an educated guess in regards to the horsepower increase.

Not to bash your idea, you are going in the right direction. I question your horsepower estimates. By your calculations I could gain 1500 horsepower on my truck cause it weighs 7200 lbs. Just sayin. I would say the best benefit would be fuel economy.

I believe he's saying he gained hp from stuff like a tuner and headers, not by removing weight as that doesn't affect hp.

flyin6 · November 27, 2010

So far I have removed over 150 pounds and added approximately 30-40 unconfirmed horsepower. I can't find a chassis dyno for AWD so all I have is an educated guess in regards to the horsepower increase.

Not to bash your idea, you are going in the right direction. I question your horsepower estimates. By your calculations I could gain 1500 horsepower on my truck cause it weighs 7200 lbs. Just sayin. I would say the best benefit would be fuel economy.

I think you just misunderstood. I am not sayin I gained any HP by removing weight. I am saying I removed weight, about 150 lbs. Thereofre the available HP has less weight to have to propel.

Secondly I am saying the Headers, Air Box and tune have added additional HP

That's it, no formulas implied or intended...

flyin6 · November 27, 2010

So far I have removed over 150 pounds and added approximately 30-40 unconfirmed horsepower. I can't find a chassis dyno for AWD so all I have is an educated guess in regards to the horsepower increase.

Not to bash your idea, you are going in the right direction. I question your horsepower estimates. By your calculations I could gain 1500 horsepower on my truck cause it weighs 7200 lbs. Just sayin. I would say the best benefit would be fuel economy.

I believe he's saying he gained hp from stuff like a tuner and headers, not by removing weight as that doesn't affect hp.

Correct!

[email protected] · November 27, 2010

remove your hitch and skid plates.

flyin6 · November 27, 2010

This may not be the proper forum for the subject of removing weight from these trucks in the namesake of performance, however there doesn't seem to be a more applicable forum around.

I have been working to improve the already impressive performance of my Escalade EXT with engine improvements. While not engine related, removing weight is directly related to seat of the pants performance, since the same horsepower and torque is now moving less weight. The net effect is the same, the truck goes faster when power is applied.

An added benefit which I had not sought but is beginning to show up is improved cornering. Now the same anti-roll bars are having to work against less weight resulting in less body roll in the corners which we have in abundance here in Kentucky.

So far I have removed over 150 pounds and added approximately 30-40 unconfirmed horsepower. I can't find a chassis dyno for AWD so all I have is an educated guess in regards to the horsepower increase.

I have replaced the manifolds with headers, the H-pipe with a larger diameter part, removed the running boards, and removed the spare tire and mount so far...

reducing weight is good, but will not show any increase on a dyno. one way to increase performance is less mass and weight in your tires/rims. also change out your sway bar end links with these.

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/

they make a big improvement in handling. last, don't date fat chicks..

Copy all, and married, no dating allowed!