Anderson Ed wrote:

Phil, off the top of my head I would consider the following to keep the
weight down (weight figures are estimated savings in weight):

Composite intake manifold with aftermarket throttle body - 9 lbs
Two 17 AH batteries verses the two 25 AH I used - 14 lbs
One 3 1/2" Dia 36" straight through muffler - 10 lbs
high quality radiator hoses veres stainless steel braid - 6 lbs
Smaller alternator                                      - 2 lbs
Less beefy motor mount (could mount a v-8 with mine)    - 3 lbs
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                                                        44 lbs

If money were no object I would consider            

 aluminum side housings $$$                         - 16 lbs
 All Aluminum water pump                             -5 lbs
   light weight rotors                              - 3 lbs

Ed Anderson

 
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