wally57 Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Can anybody tell me what the standard wheel rate (wheel weight) is for a 260z or 2+2. With the number of guys out there that put their cars on the track I'm sure some of you would have to know what your wheel rate is so you can calculate out your spring rates. Wally57 Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 As the suspension is so close to the wheel, it's near enough to 1:1. A good spring rate to to start off with is 350lbs @ all four, for circuit work. Quote
wally57 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks lurch, but I suppose I should have explained the reasons for asking the question a bit better. I am installing a 5.0Ltr V8 Holden engine with a 5 speed Getrag gearbox in my 2+2, and I need to work out how much more weight (if any) that will put on the front wheels. If it's much heavier it will cause problems getting it engineered for rego and I will need to work out what I have to do to get it lighter. Alternatively I suppose if I can find out the weight of a 260 engine and a 5 speed manual transmission It won't be completely accurate, but it will let me get some idea by comparing it against the weight of the Holden engine and transmission. Wally Quote
Whittie Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Your wish is my command... http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/32264-complete-engine-weights-table/page__pid__253062#entry253062 There should be what you are looking for and more there. You should also be able to estimate the v8 and getrag weights close enough. THe L6 is one heavy engine, I don't think you'll be too far off. THe gearbox will be the biggest weight addition. Quote
wally57 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks Whitie that is just what I needed. Wally Quote
Whittie Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 No Worries Wally. This is a fantastic website with a lot of knowledge, but sometimes it lacks because it just doesn't have the traffic and numbers that some of the global sites do, which is both good and bad I suppose. Good that the website is very friendly and personal, not so good that sometimes finding stuff can be hard. On the other hand tho, having acces to local solutions with Aussie products is a huge help! Have you started on the car yet? Sounds like quite the monster! Quote
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