Well 90% of the people on here don't race their cars Shotgun and don't need their car to be on a strict diet. And i am sure that 229MonteHO is not going to be racing his 81 Century with the 265 motor any time soon. I personally like the heaviness of the Gforce crossmember, after all it does support your transmission and will also strengthen the frame out. As far as weight goes,,, it's really not that heavy,,,the transmission is though and it rests on it!!! I just don't like the look of the iceman one,,,it looks weak!