Weight diffrence between iron 6 liter and ls2
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Weight diffrence between iron 6 liter and ls2 Im looking into doing a 402 for a forced induction setup, but I need some input or your guys thoughts. I was running a forged 346 and putting down about 620 rwhp. I really enjoyed this motor but unfortunatly it is not salvagible except for the lunati pro billet rods. I was going to rebuild a 346 but when I looked at the big picture I would spend a bit more for a 402.
So my next question is should I go iron or ls2?
I am trying to do a budget build but its looking like it may not turn out like that. I would have to get new front, rear covers and lifter trays. so would it be worth it to go aluminum.
What are the weight diffrences between the two, I plan to stay around the same hp levels until I upgrade my fuel setup which may be a while, and I really dont want to add the weight.
Thanks for all of your help
Brian
So my next question is should I go iron or ls2?
I am trying to do a budget build but its looking like it may not turn out like that. I would have to get new front, rear covers and lifter trays. so would it be worth it to go aluminum.
What are the weight diffrences between the two, I plan to stay around the same hp levels until I upgrade my fuel setup which may be a while, and I really dont want to add the weight.
Thanks for all of your help
Brian
I know that the LQ4 block is just about 80 pounds heavier than the LS1 blocks. Weighed both. I am not sure the difference between a LS1 and a LS2, but it can not be that much.
Keith
Keith
We have weighed an iron block vs a big block chevy and the iron 6.0L block is actually 15 lbs. heavier.
When I saw this I went in the shop and was going to weigh each.....but our big scale was being used, Ill try and get back later and get an exact diff.
When I saw this I went in the shop and was going to weigh each.....but our big scale was being used, Ill try and get back later and get an exact diff.
Originally Posted by WeberRacingEquipment
We have weighed an iron block vs a big block chevy and the iron 6.0L block is actually 15 lbs. heavier.
When I saw this I went in the shop and was going to weigh each.....but our big scale was being used, Ill try and get back later and get an exact diff.
When I saw this I went in the shop and was going to weigh each.....but our big scale was being used, Ill try and get back later and get an exact diff.
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Originally Posted by nvmy2000ss
I would have to get new front, rear covers and lifter trays. so would it be worth it to go aluminum.
Brian
Brian
Originally Posted by LSInnovations
93 lbs
That is exactly what it came out to when I weighed them. 87 for an ls1 block vs 180 for an iron block. I would imagine a LS2 would be the same weight or maybe even slightly less than an ls1 due to the larger bore.
Marty
Weber , you said a iron big block is 15lbs less than a 6.0 ? I've never weighed them but factory big blocks are well over 200lbs and aftermarket blocks are 250-275lbs . The new LSX block from GM is heavy for a small block @ 225lbs .
