My 1958 Le Baron weighs 5208 with a 1/4 tank of gas.
>From: "Brian Collinsworth" <aprtay@xxxxxxx>
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>Subject: Re: IML: Hot Rodded 81-83s?
>Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 18:10:51 -0700
>
>I had my 67 on the scale a couple of weeks ago. 5430lbs. with a 1/4 tank of
>gas. My 69 300 weighs in at 4480
>Brian
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>From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 4:25 PM
>Subject: Re: IML: Hot Rodded 81-83s?
>
>
> >
> > D^2,
> > I own of one of these "hot rodded" 83s. :0
> > Don't be so quick to dismiss the crate engines 380hp. I am not sure of
>the
> > net v. gross rating, (I couldn't find the test), but I know a kid who
>put
> > one in a '69 Dart and was immediately in the 12s. Driver, with a 3.55
>rear.
> > It has CONSIDERABLY more powerful than other small blocks and as
>powerful
>as
> > your '68, though you might have a small tourque advantage.
> > The Magnum motor has the modern heads etc. and is more efficient than
>the
> > old designs. My original plan was to put a crate in my car, but the 360
>in
> > there know is pretty strong, so I don't feel like the extra work.
> > The main problem is the stock exhaust chokes everything back. I am
>looking
> > into a new exhaust, but NYC emissions may be a problem. I hope to put a
>dual
> > 2.5 w/x pipe and dual convertors, like a 5.0 mustang, but I have to pass
>the
> > test every year. I don't mind the sniffer, it's the visual test that
>will
> > give me a problem. That is where your '68 has the big advantage.
> > Does anybody know the weight on these behemoths? I have heard the
>J-body
> > 80s cars weigh from 4000 to 4500. If that is true what do the earlier
>even
> > larger Imperials weigh?
> > Rob
> >
> >
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