Does anyone know what else I can do to shave weight on my 97accord besides taking out the seats,the whole interior,spare tire and spending an arm and a leg?

 

solution = h22
dont rip apart your accord, it doesnt diserve that.

 

I have a compleltely rebuilt h22a that I am going to install a turbo on.i am going to run around 500hp or more haven't decided.I figure if i shaved off some weight that would help with time.

 

Get rid of your power steering, air conditioning, get drag wheels for the track, take off all the sound deadening, remove all the A/C lines and piping (just the compressor won't save as much weight).

Basically make it a damned shell. YOu can even rip out all the climate control

 

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ok...thats one of the dumbest statement i have ever heard on this site from someone who might otherwise be somewhat knowledgeble, honeslty

 

I agree

 

Bumper supports if you are that serious about it.

 

If you really want to cut weight, why not just sell the accord and get a civic hatchback? They weight about 2100 pounds stock, 800 pounds lighter than your 2900 pound accord. You can still put the H22 in it.

 

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thas right! and with a lighter car you get to enjoy having a back seat

 

With that kind of power you should be concerned about traction, not weight reduction.

 

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Same

 

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Exactly. I have a 97 Accord with a fully built and turbo h22 in it and its got a full interior. I did replace the seats wit Recaro SRDs and gutted the trunk but when you have that much power, a few hundred pounds is meaningless. AC, power steering, riding with passengers, you'll miss it all I guarantee you, and unless its gonna be a ***** to the wall drag car, you won't notice the difference E.T. wise.


BTW I used to live in Brunswick, ME. You have my pity