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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
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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,
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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.