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> What does an engine weigh?, Type4 vs. V8
BravoHotel
post Feb 18 2004, 02:33 PM
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What is the diff in weight between a type4 and V8? If the V8 has aluminum heads, what do you save...50lbs?

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I agree with Mark Henry's weight estimates.

SBC heads:

Early iron heads weigh the most - later (late '70s and newer) iron heads weigh less but can be prone to cracking.

Chevy aluminum heads weigh a lot less that aftermarket (Edelbrock, Trick Flow, etc.) because the aftermarket are much thicker.

So going from early iron to Corvette aluminum saves a lot (maybe as much as 40lbs?), but late iron to aftermarket aluminum gives very little savings (<20lbs I would guess).
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BravoHotel   What does an engine weigh?   Feb 18 2004, 02:33 PM
Jake Raby   man, a V-8 is a heavy animal..... I have no idea. ...   Feb 18 2004, 02:42 PM
Mark Henry   V8 longblock (smallblock) 550lbs add rad, fan, hos...   Feb 18 2004, 03:28 PM
James Adams   I agree with Mark Henry's weight estimates. S...   Feb 18 2004, 03:36 PM
MattR   My brother laughed when he heard a T4 short block ...   Feb 18 2004, 03:45 PM
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