Iron blocks came in the truck and SUV's and weigh about 70lbs more
than alum. blocks.
Iron is stronger and cheaper to find
70lbs weight savings isnt gonna mean much to you in a 4,000lbs truck
Iron blocks came in the truck and SUV's and weigh about 70lbs more
than alum. blocks.
Iron is stronger and cheaper to find
70lbs weight savings isnt gonna mean much to you in a 4,000lbs truck
2002 Tahoe 4.8 - soon to be turbo'd - SOLD
1989 Mustang - LX Vert - 351W-TT - 2inches of dust covering it
2012 Raptor - 497rwhp at 10psi
If you aint breaking - you aint going fast enough
Originally Posted by r.barn
Aluminum will take just as much as the cast and the weight is about 140lbs difference...that's why i went with an LS2 block
2006 silverado SS....Clifford Jr...turbo coming soon
1970 Chevelle ly6 swap....d1 coming soon
Anyone got a link to weight difference on iron vs. aluminum.Aluminum will take just as much as the cast and the weight is about 140lbs difference...that's why i went with an LS2 block
I've seen everything from 65-140 lbs difference
Anyone have a reliable source for what it is ..... for sure ?
2002 Tahoe 4.8 - soon to be turbo'd - SOLD
1989 Mustang - LX Vert - 351W-TT - 2inches of dust covering it
2012 Raptor - 497rwhp at 10psi
If you aint breaking - you aint going fast enough
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