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11-14-2007 #1
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Chevy engine weights
Hi all,
To continue planning my Chevelle I'd like to know the approximate weight of the following engines.
1. SBC all iron except intake manifold.
2. SBC iron block, aluminum heads and intake.
3. SBC all aluminum.
4. BBC all iron except intake manifold.
5. BBC iron block, aluminum heads and intake.
6. BBC all aluminum.
thanks guys!
Have Fun!
André
2009 Chrysler 300C Touring.
3.0 liter V6 diesel, five speed auto, black with light grey leather.
1968 Chevelle Coupe.
355cid, Viper T56, Corvette C4 IRS (Dana 44) and Corvette C4 IFS with Porsche 6piston Brembo's.
1980 Chevy Van (shortie G10).
355cid, TH350, 8.5" 10bolt posi and Belltech spindles.
2000 BMW 540i Wagon. (FOR SALE €7K)
4.4 liter V8, six speed manual, lowered and with Bilstein B8's, silver with black leather.
2001 Ford Focus Wagon.
1.8 liter turbo diesel, and a whoppin 90HP.:bsjerk:
1968 Benelli Motorella
foldable 50c scooter to go in a car trunk.
2x '90s Yamaha TZR 2stroke bikes.
one 125cc one cylinder and one will be 350cc two cylinder.
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11-14-2007 #2
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Remember headers, long short water pump, ally water pump, steel or billet pulleys, electric fan, ally rad etc all make a difference. The only real way is to build what you want and weight it but these weights will get you close enough.
Originally Posted by Tiger
Hi all,
To continue planning my Chevelle I'd like to know the approximate weight of the following engines.
1. SBC all iron except intake manifold. = 555lbs
2. SBC iron block, aluminum heads and intake. = 500lbs
3. SBC all aluminum. = ?
4. BBC all iron except intake manifold. = 665lbs
5. BBC iron block, aluminum heads and intake. = 600lbs
6. BBC all aluminum. = ?
thanks guys!
11-14-2007 #3
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thanks Adam!
I know but with your numbers I'm able to get an idea of what several $$$ are worth weightwise.
and yeah, sorry for the puking guy, when I put it in it seemed like a smiley :o)Have Fun!
André
2009 Chrysler 300C Touring.
3.0 liter V6 diesel, five speed auto, black with light grey leather.
1968 Chevelle Coupe.
355cid, Viper T56, Corvette C4 IRS (Dana 44) and Corvette C4 IFS with Porsche 6piston Brembo's.
1980 Chevy Van (shortie G10).
355cid, TH350, 8.5" 10bolt posi and Belltech spindles.
2000 BMW 540i Wagon. (FOR SALE €7K)
4.4 liter V8, six speed manual, lowered and with Bilstein B8's, silver with black leather.
2001 Ford Focus Wagon.
1.8 liter turbo diesel, and a whoppin 90HP.:bsjerk:
1968 Benelli Motorella
foldable 50c scooter to go in a car trunk.
2x '90s Yamaha TZR 2stroke bikes.
one 125cc one cylinder and one will be 350cc two cylinder.
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LS1 should weight apprx. 390 lbs
11-19-2007 #5
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Hi,
I found out that an all-aluminum SBC is 355lbs.Have Fun!
André
2009 Chrysler 300C Touring.
3.0 liter V6 diesel, five speed auto, black with light grey leather.
1968 Chevelle Coupe.
355cid, Viper T56, Corvette C4 IRS (Dana 44) and Corvette C4 IFS with Porsche 6piston Brembo's.
1980 Chevy Van (shortie G10).
355cid, TH350, 8.5" 10bolt posi and Belltech spindles.
2000 BMW 540i Wagon. (FOR SALE €7K)
4.4 liter V8, six speed manual, lowered and with Bilstein B8's, silver with black leather.
2001 Ford Focus Wagon.
1.8 liter turbo diesel, and a whoppin 90HP.:bsjerk:
1968 Benelli Motorella
foldable 50c scooter to go in a car trunk.
2x '90s Yamaha TZR 2stroke bikes.
one 125cc one cylinder and one will be 350cc two cylinder.
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