Where are the best places to lose weight? - Competition Diesel.Com

talntid · 01-27-2019, 03:46 PM

Hi all. I have a '94 Short Bed Regular Cab 2wd truck. It is a 2500.

What are the best/most common areas to lose weight?

My truck is a pig, and needs to go on a diet.

Engine bay is mostly stripped down to the necessities.

Otherwise, truck is mostly still full weight...

What are the common things?

Fiberglass body panels of course, but aside from that, is there metal to be cut out in a lot of places?

Replace rear-end with something lighter? (Currently has Dana 80)

All of the wiring has been stripped basically already.

Also, it should be noted, that I want the truck to remain fully streetable. It already has no heater, and I am keeping power steering, but I want to ensure it stays streetable aside from that.

slownoma · 01-27-2019, 05:17 PM

That intake turned out nice! Shoot me a text when you have time to catch up!

slownoma · 01-27-2019, 05:19 PM

Oh, and as far as weight savings the bed and interior would cut some lbs quick.

rdix7991 · 01-27-2019, 05:22 PM

Damn.

Chassisman · 01-27-2019, 05:30 PM

I'd give it a bath first, all that dirt and mud in your engine bay is heavy!

That extra Turbo is heavy also.

talntid · 01-27-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chassisman

I'd give it a bath first, all that dirt and mud in your engine bay is heavy!

She'll get a bath right before I am ready to fire her up! haha :-)

*12valve95* · 01-27-2019, 06:35 PM

Is there a build thread somewhere on this thing? That engine is the sexiest thing I have seen under a hood...EVER.

*RascalMafia* · 01-27-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 12valve95

Is there a build thread somewhere on this thing? That engine is the sexiest thing I have seen under a hood...EVER.

x2, that is a really good looking engine bay

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talntid · 01-27-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 12valve95

Is there a build thread somewhere on this thing? That engine is the sexiest thing I have seen under a hood...EVER.

Thanks for the compliment. There is no current build thread on this thing... just making progress as time permits!

WUnderwood · 01-27-2019, 08:33 PM

Good gravy that’s a beautiful engine. Post more pics of the rest of that glorious thing if you can.

talntid · 01-27-2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WUnderwood

Good gravy that’s a beautiful engine. Post more pics of the rest of that glorious thing if you can.

Thanks! There's not much more to post yet - stay tuned! We're going to do the 4" charge piping, blowoff valve, hardline oil feed lines for the turbos, radiator overflow, and then wire in a full datalogging setup and keep everything clean and hidden.

talntid · 01-27-2019, 08:52 PM

Here's a few more...

And yes, the hood closes fine.

*12valve95* · 01-27-2019, 09:07 PM

I am interested in the thermostat housing and lower radiator outlet on the engine...I have been looking for an option to run AN hoses but haven't found any. And you said this will stay streetable so there has to be an alternator mount....Watching closely....

talntid · 01-27-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 12valve95

I am interested in the thermostat housing and lower radiator outlet on the engine...I have been looking for an option to run AN hoses but haven't found any. And you said this will stay streetable so there has to be an alternator mount....Watching closely....

Alternator fits perfectly

*12valve95* · 01-27-2019, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by talntid

Alternator fits perfectly

Is this based off of the stock inlet and outlet? or is it a full custom piece?

talntid · 01-27-2019, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 12valve95

Is this based off of the stock inlet and outlet? or is it a full custom piece?

Stock piece, cut off the end, attach part we build to it.

*RascalMafia* · 01-27-2019, 11:02 PM

The more pics I see of this truck, the more I want it

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J-Pipes · 01-27-2019, 11:02 PM

Wow, that looks so nice! No experience to draw from, but if not hauling anything, the entire bed could go, build a lightweight aluminum tube frame to hang fiberglass bed sides. Possibly back half the frame as well. Anything to be done with the front suspension, such as tubular components over the factory stuff?

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talntid · 01-28-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Pipes

Wow, that looks so nice! No experience to draw from, but if not hauling anything, the entire bed could go, build a lightweight aluminum tube frame to hang fiberglass bed sides. Possibly back half the frame as well. Anything to be done with the front suspension, such as tubular components over the factory stuff?

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I haul the slicks, tools, etc all around to the different tracks I race at... I drive to the tracks, swap to slicks, race, swap back to street tires, and drive home...

My biggest issue with losing the bed, is the truck won't look "street" anymore.. it will look like a hacked up racetruck

*12valve95* · 01-28-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by talntid

I haul the slicks, tools, etc all around to the different tracks I race at... I drive to the tracks, swap to slicks, race, swap back to street tires, and drive home...

My biggest issue with losing the bed, is the truck won't look "street" anymore.. it will look like a hacked up racetruck

build a sheet metal bed....still be a big improvement over stock weight....or gut the bed and make a flat cover. This seems to be pretty standard practice for a lot of 2WD guys.

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01-27-2019, 03:46 PM	#1
talntid Name: talntid Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2015 Member`s Gallery Posts: 102	Where are the best places to lose weight? Hi all. I have a '94 Short Bed Regular Cab 2wd truck. It is a 2500. What are the best/most common areas to lose weight? My truck is a pig, and needs to go on a diet. Engine bay is mostly stripped down to the necessities. Otherwise, truck is mostly still full weight... What are the common things? Fiberglass body panels of course, but aside from that, is there metal to be cut out in a lot of places? Replace rear-end with something lighter? (Currently has Dana 80) All of the wiring has been stripped basically already. Also, it should be noted, that I want the truck to remain fully streetable. It already has no heater, and I am keeping power steering, but I want to ensure it stays streetable aside from that. __________________ 94 ram, 2wd auto, 94 over 75 compounds, 13mm pump, fully built 48re, carrillos & mahles, etc... Last edited by talntid; 01-27-2019 at 03:47 PM.

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rdix7991 Name: rdix7991 Title: Grumpy Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tifton (aka Notfit), Georgia Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,051	Damn. __________________ 2000 Dodge 2500 SB Ext. cab 4x4. SOLD 1996 12V RCLB 4x4 1989 D250 2wd P-Pumped

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Chassisman Name: Chassisman Title: Gator Out... Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2016 Member`s Gallery Posts: 266	I'd give it a bath first, all that dirt and mud in your engine bay is heavy! That extra Turbo is heavy also. __________________ Last edited by Chassisman; 01-27-2019 at 05:33 PM.

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12valve95 Name: 12valve95 Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canton,OH Member`s Gallery Posts: 780	Is there a build thread somewhere on this thing? That engine is the sexiest thing I have seen under a hood...EVER. __________________ Jim-cleandiesel88 on Insta '95 RCLB: in pieces... 1986 RC C30 Dually 12Valve...Coming soon '17 HANDSHAKER : SOLD

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WUnderwood Name: WUnderwood Title: CompD Minion Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,418	Good gravy that’s a beautiful engine. Post more pics of the rest of that glorious thing if you can. __________________ 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat 4X4 RIP BFD99, jponder, and Forrest Nearing

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slownoma Name: slownoma Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 816	That intake turned out nice! Shoot me a text when you have time to catch up!

01-27-2019, 05:19 PM	#3
slownoma Name: slownoma Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 816	Oh, and as far as weight savings the bed and interior would cut some lbs quick.

01-27-2019, 08:52 PM	#12
talntid Name: talntid Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2015 Member`s Gallery Posts: 102	Here's a few more... And yes, the hood closes fine. __________________ 94 ram, 2wd auto, 94 over 75 compounds, 13mm pump, fully built 48re, carrillos & mahles, etc... Last edited by talntid; 01-27-2019 at 08:54 PM.

01-27-2019, 09:07 PM	#13
12valve95 Name: 12valve95 Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canton,OH Member`s Gallery Posts: 780	I am interested in the thermostat housing and lower radiator outlet on the engine...I have been looking for an option to run AN hoses but haven't found any. And you said this will stay streetable so there has to be an alternator mount....Watching closely.... __________________ Jim-cleandiesel88 on Insta '95 RCLB: in pieces... 1986 RC C30 Dually 12Valve...Coming soon '17 HANDSHAKER : SOLD

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RascalMafia Name: RascalMafia Title: heyyyyyyy girrrrrrrl Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Middle GA Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,514	The more pics I see of this truck, the more I want it Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ '18 Chevy 2500 '14 Cruze Diesel '04 Lincoln Towncar '01 F350 7.3 / ZF6

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J-Pipes Name: J-Pipes Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,575	Wow, that looks so nice! No experience to draw from, but if not hauling anything, the entire bed could go, build a lightweight aluminum tube frame to hang fiberglass bed sides. Possibly back half the frame as well. Anything to be done with the front suspension, such as tubular components over the factory stuff? Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Dodge ext cab short bed, 6spd.