Engine Weights

rwhite65 · 08-16-2003, 07:44 PM

I was once told that a 5.0 roller motor weighs about 100 lbs less than the traditional earlier 302's. Does anyone know the approximate weight of a new 5.0 and a 351w engine? I am not worried about the total weight (like aluminum heads vers. Cast), but I am trying to pick my engine with handling in mind...and as little weight in the front end as possible.

thanks,
Ryan

BilLster · 08-16-2003, 09:39 PM

nope no where near a 100lbs diffrence .

a 351 w weight's about 510-520 (stock manual i dont know what accesories are included on this)about 60 + pounds more than a 302. a 351 sportsman block is like 200 lbs bare

an aluminum 302 weight 98 lbs for the block. the lightest you can get but its like $5000.00 CDN.

Block to bare block there isnt as much diffrence as people think .

take away airconditioning and power steering and theres more of a diffrence.

rwhite65 · 08-17-2003, 03:04 PM

there is no air or power steering in this car. So it is just pretty much the weight of the motor that will be in the car.
Ryan

08-16-2003, 07:44 PM	#1
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Engine Weights I was once told that a 5.0 roller motor weighs about 100 lbs less than the traditional earlier 302's. Does anyone know the approximate weight of a new 5.0 and a 351w engine? I am not worried about the total weight (like aluminum heads vers. Cast), but I am trying to pick my engine with handling in mind...and as little weight in the front end as possible. thanks, Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

08-16-2003, 09:39 PM	#2
BilLster Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 446	nope no where near a 100lbs diffrence . a 351 w weight's about 510-520 (stock manual i dont know what accesories are included on this)about 60 + pounds more than a 302. a 351 sportsman block is like 200 lbs bare an aluminum 302 weight 98 lbs for the block. the lightest you can get but its like $5000.00 CDN. Block to bare block there isnt as much diffrence as people think . take away airconditioning and power steering and theres more of a diffrence. __________________ 89 with 331 t3'/t4 hybrids. upr Suspention worked out finnaly . 9.89 144 mph .

08-17-2003, 03:04 PM	#3
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	engine weight there is no air or power steering in this car. So it is just pretty much the weight of the motor that will be in the car. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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