power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros

FED 387 · 06-09-2009, 09:25 AM

Anybody know if 82-92 firebird/camaros were available with manual windows or did they all come with power windows???? If so what years were manual offered??? Thanx Dick

Chad Rhodes · 06-09-2009, 10:17 AM

yes, even some 4th gen cars were. however the power window isn't much heavier and is way more convenient

Dragsinger · 06-09-2009, 11:11 AM

FED, I have seen a "few," but very few manual windows. Like posted above, I can not see the weight difference being worth any effort to change over.

On the other hand, if a fellow had the doors off or torn down to remove the crash bar, and had the manual parts, well, might be a consideration. Plus, you could remove two or three pounds of wiring.

FED 387 · 06-09-2009, 11:19 AM

thats what I'm thinking---Thanx for the replies guys--dick

Buicksstage1 · 06-09-2009, 11:19 AM

I know in are A bodies, power windows are lighter then manual.....chris

Tim Kish · 06-10-2009, 08:41 AM

I know for my car power windows are lighter than manual and when belted in I couldn't reach the window cranks - power windows are sooo nice to roll up when you pull into water and down after making the turn when its mid summer.

Signman · 06-10-2009, 05:14 PM

It's doubtful there is much of a weight savings in manual windows. Have been told power windows may actually be lighter.The motor is very small. The crash bar does not weigh much either. But every little bit can count.

The doors are long and that piece of glass is a tank. That is where the weight is. See if replacement glass is thinner and therefore lighter.

bert powell · 06-12-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Signman

It's doubtful there is much of a weight savings in manual windows. Have been told power windows may actually be lighter.The motor is very small. The crash bar does not weigh much either. But every little bit can count.

The doors are long and that piece of glass is a tank. That is where the weight is. See if replacement glass is thinner and therefore lighter.

The crash bars are 17# each side on 82-92 f body if you remove the whole thing. As for power verses manual, I have not weighed the parts but would guess they are close to the same. Replacement glass (thinner) is an option if funds are unlimited.

Ed Wright · 06-12-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bert powell

The crash bars are 17# each side on 82-92 f body if you remove the whole thing. As for power verses manual, I have not weighed the parts but would guess they are close to the same. Replacement glass (thinner) is an option if funds are unlimited.

'93/'02 crash bars don't weigh much at all. I was told about eight lbs each, but when I got mine out it was more like eight lbs total. Bolts and all. Just stamped a piece of channel stamped out of sheet metal, and not all that thick.

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,409 Likes: 504 Liked 329 Times in 177 Posts	power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros Anybody know if 82-92 firebird/camaros were available with manual windows or did they all come with power windows???? If so what years were manual offered??? Thanx Dick

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Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros yes, even some 4th gen cars were. however the power window isn't much heavier and is way more convenient __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

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Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros FED, I have seen a "few," but very few manual windows. Like posted above, I can not see the weight difference being worth any effort to change over. On the other hand, if a fellow had the doors off or torn down to remove the crash bar, and had the manual parts, well, might be a consideration. Plus, you could remove two or three pounds of wiring. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,409 Likes: 504 Liked 329 Times in 177 Posts	Re: power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros thats what I'm thinking---Thanx for the replies guys--dick

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Buicksstage1 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The east coast! Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros I know in are A bodies, power windows are lighter then manual.....chris __________________ 72GS stage2 455 street/strip best et 9.93 1970 Stage1 iron heads,stock rods. 1.37 60' 10.17@129.8 70 GSX clone, 9.3:1 455 stage2 best et 11.00

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Tim Kish Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 281 Likes: 2 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros I know for my car power windows are lighter than manual and when belted in I couldn't reach the window cranks - power windows are sooo nice to roll up when you pull into water and down after making the turn when its mid summer. __________________ Tim Kish 3032 SS/GS

06-10-2009, 05:14 PM	#7
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros It's doubtful there is much of a weight savings in manual windows. Have been told power windows may actually be lighter.The motor is very small. The crash bar does not weigh much either. But every little bit can count. The doors are long and that piece of glass is a tank. That is where the weight is. See if replacement glass is thinner and therefore lighter. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"