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Old 09-25-2004, 12:35 AM
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How much would stock LS1 block and heads weigh? Trying to figure out shipping costs
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I would also like to know how much the ls1 block weighs and also how much the 408 iron block weighs. Does anyone know?
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the LQ9 iron block weighs about 100LBS more, but total weight I am not sure
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LS1=91lbs
LS1 heads=20lbs each
iron block=183lbs

This according to the GM service manual. (Bare block and head castings)
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i thought i read somewhere that the bare aluminum block weighed from 130 to 150?!?
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i just received my ls1 block crank and heads on a pallet....shipping weight charged was 248lbs
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Crank weighs in at 55 lbs, will weigh my block and heads when I get home monday morning.
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sceptics??? This is from an official GM Manual. I'm talking bare, no bearings, main caps nothing.
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dry wieght on a ls1 motor intake to oil pan is 390lbs. iron blocks can add 70lb to that
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I've read that the LS1 block weighs 107 lbs and teh crank at 45 lbs :S
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