Posted by GypsyJim on February 12, 1999 at 22:25:03:
In Reply to: Weight? posted by Chris on February 12, 1999 at 21:58:29:
I weighed my Maverick at the Englishtown Raceway last year and she came in at just over 3,200 lbs. However, my Mav has a Boss 302 engine, Lakewood blowproof bell housing, Billet flywheel, 4sp transmission, 9" differential, driveshaft loop, traction bars, sub-frame connectors, roll cage, and larger rims and tires. I'm guessing that these add ons add up to about 300 lbs. You are right on track about weight. Shedding weight is like getting free horsepower.
I've got a quick question concerning weight....I've got a 69.5 Mav with a 200 in it right now, and i'm considering putting a 302. The main reason that i decided to stick with this car rather than buying something with a big block is weight....according to my title, the mav weighs in at ~2500lbs. It's a matter of personal preference but i think a light car with a well built small block can keep pace with a lot of the "boats" with big blocks. Anyways, now i see someone who claims that their mav. weighs in at 3698 i believe....way more than is worth towing around! So, my question: how much (approx.) does a maverick weigh? I'm sure there are differences between years, but i just find it hard to believe that my car could weigh that much (ever tried leaning on the fender??? Dents right in, it's so thin). Thanks for any help....