[V8] Engine swaps! OHHH, I'm breathing hard!!!!

[cobram at juno.com]

I would agree with Tony.  The V8Q block is a featherweight, toping the
scale at 62 pounds.  With all accessories attached, (AC compressor,
manifolds, starter etc.) ready to run, the total weight of the V8Q engine
is 473 pounds.
A small block Cheby, naked with no accessories, weighs about 650 pounds.

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Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> writes:
> Actually, the V8 engine is not much heavier than most other engines 
> we discuss replacing with it. It is about 10 lbs heavier than the 
> 10VT that we wieghed, and that was without it's oil cooler. And, it 
> seems the wight of the NG was also the same. I think the V6, 
> especially in 2.8 30V may actually be heavier. Remember, most other 
> engines (aside from the 3.0 and later engines) are cast iron blocks, 
> as opposed to the V8's alluminum block.
> 
> As for the VR6, if you can get past the bellhousing issues, it might 
> be fun. But, then, you don't get the torque of the 
> V8..................
> 
> Tony
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >Subject: Re: [V8] Engine swaps! OHHH, I'm breathing hard!!!!
> >
> >Can't say adding the V8 tranny would be  the best of ideas to the 
> C4.  That
> >thing is a true beast, I just don't know how you'd fanagle that 
> thing in
> >there in the first place... But even then, its a lot of added 
> weight, along
> >with hanging the engines extra two cylinders further forward over 
> the front
> >wheels, you might find you don't like the new dynamic.
> >
> >I still think you should look into a VR-5 or 30v swap instead.  The 
> 30v swap
> >seems to be an interesting choice on the forums, but I think a Vr6
> >transplant would be amongst the most fun.