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Jan 30, 2007 | 05:37 AM

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rskrause

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Originally Posted by new2chev

does anyone know how much more a big block weights then a small block? seems ridiculous but i was thinking of putting one in my 86 camaro but im going to use it more for road courses so ill probably just go with the small block for weight. (fiberglass front clip, hood and doors) oh and handling

A bare BB is ~270lbs, a bare SB ~185lbs. Of course, the heads and rotating assy. are also heavier for the BB. So, figure ~150lbs difference or a bit less. Of course, you can always use cubic $$$ and get an aluminum big block with lightweight parts.

Rich

Feb 1, 2007 | 11:25 AM

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new2chev

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thanks. i was just curious, i went ahead and put the built 396 in it anyways, when i get rich ill probably get the new LS7 crate motor. im going to see if im even satisfied with how it will performe on a road course. sorry drag racing is to short, fun, but short for me. thanks for the info.