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nivvy

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Big Block Weight
« on: April 28, 2007 - 03:46:04 PM »
How much heavier is a big block than a small block ???




Offline Hot_Rodder

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Re: Big Block Weight
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2007 - 03:55:03 PM »
Depending on which ones you're talking about, I'd guestimate roughly 300 pounds +/- :clueless: It varies depending on what you're talking about, 318 LA versus 426 Race Hemi with the crossram intake.... or 360 with 4bbl, versus 383 4bbl...

nivvy

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Re: Big Block Weight
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2007 - 05:36:03 PM »
340/440

Offline Killer_Mopar

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Re: Big Block Weight
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2007 - 07:28:36 PM »
Dont think its extremely accurate, but there are weights listed here:

http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.html
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nivvy

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Re: Big Block Weight
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2007 - 08:55:47 PM »
so its about 150lbs ... that what I have heard...

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Re: Big Block Weight
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2007 - 09:03:47 PM »
Got this off BigBlockDart.com


OEM Mopar Engine Weights

Here's a small list of [approximate] weights for stock engines.

Note most of these are fully dressed engines with stock parts.
We all know the savings to be had with aluminum intakes, ect... 

331/354 Hemi with alum. intake and water pump - 504 lbs
392 Hemi with alum. intake and water pump ------564 lbs
Slant 6 -----------------------------------------525 lbs
273-340 ----------------------------------------525 lbs
360---------------------------------------------550 lbs
361-400 ----------------------------------------620 lbs
413-440 ----------------------------------------670 lbs
426 Street Hemi ---------------------------------765 lbs


 

 


 
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