Anyone Know the Weight Difference Between 6.0 Iron block and Ls1?

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Apr 16, 2007 | 09:42 AM

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Anyone Know the Weight Difference Between 6.0 Iron block and Ls1?

I am wanting to know because I had lowering springs on my car with the ls1 and then I put the 6.0 in and it was sitting on the tires. Then I put factory springs back on and its still too low. My car scrapes on the road itself sometimes.

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:45 AM

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according to a book at autozone at least 88 lbs, but that was for a 5.7, so figure around 100 or so lbs

Apr 16, 2007 | 10:03 AM

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Its about time to lighten it up then.

Apr 16, 2007 | 02:54 PM

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65 lbs. was what I read.

Apr 16, 2007 | 02:59 PM

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It's closer to 100

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:11 PM

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100 lb

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:17 PM

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just weight them 81lbs different

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Apr 18, 2007 | 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRick

my 6.0 iron weighed in around 250Lbs

i sure hope that was with crank and rods, or you might be needing a new scale.

Apr 18, 2007 | 02:11 PM

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always heard around 100 lbs.

Apr 18, 2007 | 02:30 PM

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i was told 60-70 lbs.

Apr 18, 2007 | 02:40 PM

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So if it is that heavy does it mean that you are offsetting the power you gain by the weight?

Apr 18, 2007 | 02:47 PM

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fyi, here's my car with the same DMS springs after my 6.0 block...

Apr 18, 2007 | 04:50 PM

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i wouldnt worry so much 65-100 pounds is worth it if you plan on getting the thing over 700hp. (with good internals)if not. i would stroke the alum. block.(with goodinternals) dont resleeve its not worth the problems!

Apr 18, 2007 | 05:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Juiced

i sure hope that was with crank and rods, or you might be needing a new scale.

Actually he is right, I have a 6.0 block in my Kitchen. The LT1 weighs about 225lbs, that 6.0 is a little heavier, about 250lbs. I can barely lift it up, and I can throw a LT1 around fairly easy.
A way to fix your Suspension, look for a set of LT1 front Springs. I am dropping that 6.0l in a LT1 Car, I have an Eibach kit in it, so I am already setup.