How much lighter is an aluminum block vs. an iron one?

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Apr 17, 2001 | 07:48 PM
  #1  
thanks
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Apr 17, 2001 | 08:08 PM
  #2  
standard 350 block is 197 LBS. aluminum 350 block is 90 LBS.
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Apr 17, 2001 | 08:32 PM
  #3  
I searched and found my post

I weighed the 350 4-bolt block I have, theres nothing in it besides the main caps, bolts, and cam bearings, and it weighs 157lbs. I dont know if zippy was talking about a bare block or what, but thats what mine weighs.
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Apr 17, 2001 | 10:52 PM
  #4  
this is from the gm performance parts book. 350 4 bolt block one piece rear main without the seal adaptor. part no. 10105123. lists it as 197 pounds.
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Apr 17, 2001 | 10:56 PM
  #5  
Heh... thats exactly what I have....
I wonder where the extra 40 is coming from? Hmmm...
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Apr 17, 2001 | 11:20 PM
  #6  
Occasional afternoon beers...
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