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10/07/2016 1:14 pm  #1


Block Weight 1 piece seal V 2 piece seal block

Hey Guys
Has anyone actually weighted these blocks to get an accurate weight??
I am looking at using a newer vortec block for a race class with limited HP to reduce weight

Any info regarding real world weights will be greatly apreciated

Dave


Pro Power Engine & Machine
Victoria BC Canada
www.propowerengines.ca
 

10/13/2016 2:16 pm  #2


Re: Block Weight 1 piece seal V 2 piece seal block

Not very scientific but I put one of each on the bathroom scale

2 pc 2 bolt main without caps   3970010  150 lbs
1 pc 4 bolt main without caps  14093638 145 lbs

Hope that helps,


Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md
www.enginerepairshop.com
 

10/13/2016 3:33 pm  #3


Re: Block Weight 1 piece seal V 2 piece seal block

Thanks Bill
I have been checking weights all day and did not really find much difference either.
But the older 60's blocks appear to be about 170 - 175 lbs where the newer mid 90's vortec blocks are about what you found in the 145 -150 lb range.

Scogin Dicky had new GM blocks with 2 piece seal for $789.46 and the 1 piece at 800 and change.


Pro Power Engine & Machine
Victoria BC Canada
www.propowerengines.ca
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