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How much does a small block weigh?

Old Dec 8, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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Car: 1971 Camaro
Engine: 427
Transmission: TKO600
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How much does a small block weigh?

With cast iron heads and accesories?
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Car: 84 Z28HO
Engine: 350 summit block
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10bolt
I would guess 600 lbs or so, maybe 700. I can pick up a bare 350 block and carry it across the garage and put it in the box of my truck.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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Car: 4 Mopars total
Engine: Pentastar power
Transmission: T/F and New Process
Axle/Gears: Three 8 3/4's & one 9 1/4
I can do the same with a short block.
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
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Typical iron-headed SBC will weigh around 500lbs dry. Aluminum headed will be around 80lbs less.
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