Iron block Vs. Alum. Block

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Jan 17, 2009 | 07:44 AM

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Iron block Vs. Alum. Block

I just picked up a Alum. ls1 and was amazed how lite it was compared to my lq4 iron block.I was wondering if anybody new the weights of both blocks?I want to see which would be a better choice for power to weight.

Jan 17, 2009 | 07:50 AM

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Aluminum is about 84lbs lighter.. I know that..lol

I still love my Iron Engine.

Jan 17, 2009 | 07:50 AM

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aluminum def... try a search itll def be on here

Jan 17, 2009 | 08:15 AM

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Aluminum is about 84lbs lighter.. I know that..lol

I still love my Iron Engine.

thats what i have heard also.

Jan 17, 2009 | 08:30 AM

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I just searched again and got the info i needed.I must off used the wrong phrase in my first search.I don,t see myself making over 500 hp,so i,m going with the weight saving.I,ll save the lq4 for future upgrades

Thanks

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