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Necoa #: 2433
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: Feb 16, 2004
Posts: 180
Year: 1984
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject: Wanna know your weight distribution?
Hey, I just got back from weighing my 1984 Elky at a truck stop. They weigh the axles individually at the same time. It came out at a 57/43 ratio, with the front at 1980 and the back at 1460 lbs. Overall, that's 3440 lbs. I've put a 8.5" rear axle from a GN, which is definitely heavier than stock. I also have lighter aluminum heads and no smog equipment. So this is probably about the same overall weight of an original El Camino. I'm posting this for reference by anyone wanting to know how these things weigh, since I'm about to buy some new springs for my car. _________________ P||\|5+r|p3 |30|3
1984, CA, Chevrolet, El Camino Conquista, V8
1942, IN, Cadillac, 62 Series, V8
thanks for the info it will come in handy when I get the money to redo my suspension _________________ it's mine it's paid for and i'll smoke them if i want to
Necoa #: 8804
Location: 14(AR,LA,MS)
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 30
Year: 1983
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:
Yeah good info!
Were you in the car? How much fuel in it?
I am building up an 83 and any info is good info!
Thanks,
Larry _________________ Larry 3 in Hot Springs, AR
Yeah, I've been around the block a few times, but I usually can find my house without help! lol
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elco's from the 80's are light!
