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SlushboxTeggy · 07-13-2007, 12:00 PM

Like the title says, about how much does a cast iron big block V8 and tranny weigh? I realize that weight will vary from one to another but I'm just looking for a ballpark.

I'm about to buy a shell with a blown engine in it that I would need to ship or tow. Well the vehicle sits at a little over 6000 lbs right now which I have recently realized is damn near impossible to tow without a serious truck. If the engine and trans are a substantial weight, I might be able to pull it (It's junk strap metal at this point anyway) and tow it somewhat more easily. So about how much does a cast iron big block V8 and trans weigh?

E_SolSi · 07-13-2007, 12:11 PM

it weighs exactly ___lbs more than my nuts

get that number right and theres your answer

honestly i have no fucking idea how much it would weigh.... but try checking the shipping weights on something like Jegs or JCWhitney... that might get you a ballpark #

ScrapinSi · 07-13-2007, 12:29 PM

Dry weight of the average Big Block Chevy is about 600-700 lbs dependign on heads/intake/carb...

Tranny is probably 150-250lbs depending on type of tranny.

totalburnout · 07-13-2007, 04:33 PM

Indeed, its somewhere under 1000lbs, probably around 800lbs.

2000Si · 07-13-2007, 09:00 PM

Too many different SB and BBs to give you exact numbers. Quite a few SB/BB Chevy's aren't cast iron.

What vehicle did you get and do you have any numbers/info on what kind of engine it is?

SlushboxTeggy · 07-14-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000Si

Too many different SB and BBs to give you exact numbers. Quite a few SB/BB Chevy's aren't cast iron.

What vehicle did you get and do you have any numbers/info on what kind of engine it is?

That part is kind of going to be a suprise. I feel like I'd get flamed about this build before I take some tools to it. I'll tell you that its not a chevy.

But I like the idea about shipping weights on Jegs or JCW.

Jeef · 07-14-2007, 07:12 PM

Caddy or an Olds?

2000Si · 07-14-2007, 07:26 PM

So what the hell is it?

90 accord · 07-15-2007, 10:45 PM

why is this in the auto multimedia forum?

2000Si · 07-16-2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 accord

why is this in the auto multimedia forum?

It's not!

Celerity · 07-18-2007, 03:47 PM

a TH350 weighs closer to 300 lbs than 200. The engine, complete, is well over 500 pounds.

klyph · 07-20-2007, 12:25 PM

If he's talkin big block the trans will probably be a TH400. That is if it's a GM

NissanNiNjA2nd · 07-23-2007, 01:23 AM

Big block 454, 635lbs th350, 265lbs.

07-13-2007, 12:00 PM	#1
SlushboxTeggy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 24 Posts: 6,808 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1997 Integra Rep Power: 210	Not a Honda question. ~How much does a cast iron big block V8 and tranny weigh? Like the title says, about how much does a cast iron big block V8 and tranny weigh? I realize that weight will vary from one to another but I'm just looking for a ballpark. I'm about to buy a shell with a blown engine in it that I would need to ship or tow. Well the vehicle sits at a little over 6000 lbs right now which I have recently realized is damn near impossible to tow without a serious truck. If the engine and trans are a substantial weight, I might be able to pull it (It's junk strap metal at this point anyway) and tow it somewhat more easily. So about how much does a cast iron big block V8 and trans weigh? __________________ Like water on a duck's back, just let it roll off... RIP Shaunie T. O'Reilly- 1986-2006

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07-13-2007, 12:11 PM	#2
E_SolSi Member of the 20 nut club Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CT Age: 32 Posts: 20,307 iTrader: 1 / 100% Rep Power: 736	it weighs exactly ___lbs more than my nuts get that number right and theres your answer honestly i have no fucking idea how much it would weigh.... but try checking the shipping weights on something like Jegs or JCWhitney... that might get you a ballpark #

07-13-2007, 12:29 PM	#3
ScrapinSi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,284 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	Dry weight of the average Big Block Chevy is about 600-700 lbs dependign on heads/intake/carb... Tranny is probably 150-250lbs depending on type of tranny.

07-13-2007, 04:33 PM	#4
totalburnout Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern NJ Age: 24 Posts: 6,266 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Audi A4 Rep Power: 138	Indeed, its somewhere under 1000lbs, probably around 800lbs.

07-13-2007, 09:00 PM	#5
2000Si 2265787829 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NOT in Indianapolis Age: 27 Posts: 12,020 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Refer to my name, dumbass. Rep Power: 399	Too many different SB and BBs to give you exact numbers. Quite a few SB/BB Chevy's aren't cast iron. What vehicle did you get and do you have any numbers/info on what kind of engine it is?

07-14-2007, 07:12 PM	#7
Jeef Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CT Age: 30 Posts: 4,640 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 06 Chevy Silverado Rep Power: 109	Caddy or an Olds?

07-14-2007, 07:26 PM	#8
2000Si 2265787829 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NOT in Indianapolis Age: 27 Posts: 12,020 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Refer to my name, dumbass. Rep Power: 399	So what the hell is it?

07-15-2007, 10:45 PM	#9
90 accord Chicks dig the box Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 25 Posts: 4,862 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Scion xB Rep Power: 128	why is this in the auto multimedia forum?

07-18-2007, 03:47 PM	#11
Celerity Cogito Ergo Sum Steampunk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ¿umop apisdn Age: 33 Posts: 19,483 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 1972 Plymouth Satellite, 1988 Jeep Wrangler Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 348	a TH350 weighs closer to 300 lbs than 200. The engine, complete, is well over 500 pounds.

07-20-2007, 12:25 PM	#12
klyph Dismember Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Pole, AK Age: 25 Posts: 4,760 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Whatever i can get behind the wheel of Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 475	If he's talkin big block the trans will probably be a TH400. That is if it's a GM

07-23-2007, 01:23 AM	#13
NissanNiNjA2nd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,607 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 40	Big block 454, 635lbs th350, 265lbs.

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