WhatsItWeigh?

What's It Weigh?

The following linked pages were created during my tenure as webmaster for the Early 911S Registry. "What's It Weigh" is the article written by Early 911S Registry member, Jim Calzia. It originally appeared in the May, 2001 edition of Excellence Magazine. During the building phase of his track car, Calzia accurately weighed and documented each component he removed and/or upgraded. Excellence Magazine did not include the weight data in the printed article. However, Mr Calzia subsequently sent the complete article to the Early 911S Registry as it was written and submitted to the magazine.

Calzia's data represents one of the first thorough compilations of component weights for an early 911. It has since been a source of reference by many owners to determine the most effective way to reduce vehicle weight and improve vehicle performance.

S. Lee

Click here for the article

Table 1, part 1
Table 1, part 2

Table 2

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Sample

Body

Original Equipment
Factory weight
Revised weight
Replacement Equipment

Steel hood w/o latch, receiver and release cable
35
16
AIR FG hood (street weight)

Hood latch, receiver and release cable
1
-
-

Steel door w/spring return, handle and lock
29
9
AIR FG 911R door w/hinge

Door handle and lock
2
-
-

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	What's It Weigh?
	The following linked pages were created during my tenure as webmaster for the Early 911S Registry. "What's It Weigh" is the article written by Early 911S Registry member, Jim Calzia. It originally appeared in the May, 2001 edition of Excellence Magazine. During the building phase of his track car, Calzia accurately weighed and documented each component he removed and/or upgraded. Excellence Magazine did not include the weight data in the printed article. However, Mr Calzia subsequently sent the complete article to the Early 911S Registry as it was written and submitted to the magazine. Calzia's data represents one of the first thorough compilations of component weights for an early 911. It has since been a source of reference by many owners to determine the most effective way to reduce vehicle weight and improve vehicle performance. S. Lee Click here for the article Table 1, part 1 Table 1, part 2 Table 2
	back to home page

Sample
Body
Original Equipment	Factory weight	Revised weight	Replacement Equipment
Steel hood w/o latch, receiver and release cable	35	16	AIR FG hood (street weight)
Hood latch, receiver and release cable	1	-	-
Steel door w/spring return, handle and lock	29	9	AIR FG 911R door w/hinge
Door handle and lock	2	-	-
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