Some interesting facts about weight reduction

Imprezer · 02-25-2001, 08:34 PM

I happen to get my hands on an old WRX turbo header and uppipe. So, I slapped them on the scale and WHOOPA! I got 45lbs for both. Then, I tool my CUSCO tubular equal length exhaust manifold/uppipe combo and CHACHING! I got 25lbs. Now, the US WRX GDA comes with a cat in the uppipe so I wouldn't be surprised if the US WRX header/uppipe combo weights 50lbs. So, save your $ for the headers, people. Not only they will give you great power gains, it will also cut down 20-25lbs of nose weght.

In the next installment, I will be talking about stock WRX downpipe/catback weight vs. BOZZ Speed titanuim downpipe/catback.

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AKGC8 · 02-25-2001, 08:50 PM

The titanium downpipe/exhaust will be the way to go. Massive weight reduction as well as better heat dissipation.

[This message has been edited by Eby (edited February 25, 2001).]

Lord-Atak · 02-25-2001, 10:31 PM

That will be lots of cash for titanium parts like that.

Steve Theodore · 02-25-2001, 10:34 PM

I'm hoping it will be possible to get the WRX sedan (5 speed) below the 3000 pound mark without too much modding!

Sounds like the turbo header/exhaust system might be able to reach that goal alone with the appropriate replacement parts.

Steve

Necromancer · 02-25-2001, 11:28 PM

How much $ per lb. of weight reduction?

Imprezer · 02-25-2001, 11:33 PM

Oh yeah, I also found a place in US that will make me a lightened and ballanced billet driveshaft for $400.

02-25-2001, 08:34 PM	#1
Imprezer Dynamic Uno Member#: 1 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Alameda, CA Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX STi Black	Some interesting facts about weight reduction I happen to get my hands on an old WRX turbo header and uppipe. So, I slapped them on the scale and WHOOPA! I got 45lbs for both. Then, I tool my CUSCO tubular equal length exhaust manifold/uppipe combo and CHACHING! I got 25lbs. Now, the US WRX GDA comes with a cat in the uppipe so I wouldn't be surprised if the US WRX header/uppipe combo weights 50lbs. So, save your $ for the headers, people. Not only they will give you great power gains, it will also cut down 20-25lbs of nose weght. In the next installment, I will be talking about stock WRX downpipe/catback weight vs. BOZZ Speed titanuim downpipe/catback. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-25-2001, 08:50 PM	#2
AKGC8 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1305 Join Date: Apr 2000 Chapter/Region: AKIC Vehicle: 2000 Impreza	The titanium downpipe/exhaust will be the way to go. Massive weight reduction as well as better heat dissipation. [This message has been edited by Eby (edited February 25, 2001).]

02-25-2001, 10:31 PM	#3
Lord-Atak Scooby Specialist Member#: 3339 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mission Viejo,CA,U.S.A Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Blaze Yellow	That will be lots of cash for titanium parts like that.

02-25-2001, 10:34 PM	#4
Steve Theodore Scooby Newbie Member#: 3737 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: North Bend, WA, USA Vehicle: 2007 WRX STi Crystal Gray Metallic	I'm hoping it will be possible to get the WRX sedan (5 speed) below the 3000 pound mark without too much modding! Sounds like the turbo header/exhaust system might be able to reach that goal alone with the appropriate replacement parts. Steve

02-25-2001, 11:28 PM	#5
Necromancer Scooby Specialist Member#: 477 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Vancouver Vehicle: GC4 -> GGA -> GM6 Yeah, that's about right.	How much $ per lb. of weight reduction?

02-25-2001, 11:33 PM	#6
Imprezer Dynamic Uno Member#: 1 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Alameda, CA Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX STi Black	Oh yeah, I also found a place in US that will make me a lightened and ballanced billet driveshaft for $400.