How much does the engine weigh
10-10-2005, 04:35 AM
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RE: How much does the engine weigh
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Well, i think the engine totally assembled would be in the ball park on 1000 lbs. I dont really know about the transmission. I'd just get a 2 ton jack and a good solid stand.
Well, i think the engine totally assembled would be in the ball park on 1000 lbs. I dont really know about the transmission. I'd just get a 2 ton jack and a good solid stand.
id say no more than 500lbs for a 289. transmission maybe no more than 200-250
10-10-2005, 11:25 AM
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RE: How much does the engine weigh
A stock 289 2v weighs 485 lbs. A stock Boss 351 weighs 550, and the 4.6 in my Mach weighs 600. I can almost lift a C4 by myself, so it would be safe to say it weighs around 200 lbs or so. So, it would be safe to say that any engine hoist and stand with a rating of 2000 lbs. would be adequate.
10-10-2005, 02:30 PM
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RE: How much does the engine weigh
The chebbies may be using more nickel in their blocks, therefore making them heavier. I know virtually nothing about chebbies though. I have owned a few GM cars and trucks, and everyone of them turned out to be crap. I currently have a chebbie Blazer here on the island, and it burns oil lilke a S.O.B. and it only has 80K miles on it. Is it any wonder that GM quit making the Camaro. They suck.
10-10-2005, 03:06 PM
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RE: How much does the engine weigh
No prob bro. Have you thought about building your own. Here is what I am planning for future projects. You have to have wrenching and weldiing skills though. http://www.synthx.com/btw/crane.htm