Anyone know what the stock weight of my '72 240Z is?

What is the difference in weight from a 240 engine to a 260?

What is the best way to cut weight?

Thanks!

The weight of my first '73 240Z was 2380lbs. (about a half tank of gas)

L24

Dual '72 SU's (round-tops) carbs

A Header

Alloy wheels

Complete coverage carpet (Tranny hump & Strut towers)

Smog pump removed

No Air Cond.

To lighten you could...

go to a fiberglass front clip.

Strip all but the absolutely necessary interior

lose the bumpers

Plexi rear glass

Sorry, can't help you with the other question.

All engines should weigh the same amount. The l28 is just a bored and stroked version of the L24 as far as I know.

Any difference would be very minimal however the 260z's had alot more accessories in the engine bay for AIR con etc...

Unless your building a race car you shouldn't really wanna strip the car's weight to much if you ask me. It's probably cheaper to increase horsepower than to try lighten the car and get the same results.

Depends on what u wanna do with the car. Just my opinion.:classic:

You can also see for your self on the ID plate on the drivers side door jam.

My 73 said on the door jam ~2700 lbs.

that i weighed that is, 71 240Z, weighed in with completly stock set up including spare tire and tool bag at 2280 with a half a tank of gas

my 72 240Z, with spare, fiberglass aero kit, ZX wheels weighed in at 2350 with a full tank of gas

G'Day Malder,

According to my Haynes manual;

Weight unladen;

Manual gearbox,

240Z =2350 pounds (1043kg)

260Z =2499 pounds (1134kg)

260Z 2+2 = 2669 pounds (1210kg)

Automatic transmission,

240Z =2400 pounds (1089kg)

260Z =2509 pounds (1134kg)

260Z 2+2 =2670 pounds (1215kg)

Unfortunately, there is no mention of the weight/s of the 280Z.

Hope this is of some assistance to you.

Rick.

YOU WOULDN"T BE AN "X-FILES" FAN WOULD YOU ??????

Rick.

Alan wrote the weights of a few 240z models in this post:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3521&highlight=weight

I never weighed it to begin with, but my 77 280 currently weighs 2450. I estimate I have shed 400 lbs.

steve