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Offline KNOT0623

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Weight... Block and heads
« on: November 22, 2009 - 01:05:56 PM »
Hi All

Can anyone tell me the weight of a 340 bare block and bare heads?  I need to know for shipping purposes.

Thanks!!!
Russ
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Offline vinb

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Re: Weight... Block and heads
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2009 - 09:59:16 PM »
Not sure about the bare block , but the heads are 52-53 lbs each...

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Re: Weight... Block and heads
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2009 - 11:04:48 PM »
A small block Mopar 273-340 "A" V8 weighs  525 lbs.

I would say it's safe to say that the crankshaft will weigh in at 70 lbs.
The camshaft at 20 lbs.
Rods and pistons will weigh in at 10 lbs per ea. assembly.

Remember these are guesstimates but they're probably pretty close.
So the estimate comes in at 355 lbs. And that sounds about right for a bare block plus heads. Give or take 20 lbs.
« Last Edit: November 22, 2009 - 11:07:33 PM by Topcat »
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