cjensen
Well Known Member
It's one of those things...not really a "Never Ending Debate", we know MOST alternatives are heavier, it's more of a need for factual information.
What I'm thinking is, if I could ask those that are able to do so to weigh each piece as it goes on, then add up the numbers. This will take a while, I'm sure, but I think it's a good idea to get a database put together to be able to compare REAL installed weights of traditional and alternative engines. I plan to do this as I go along anyway, so I'll have my number at the end, but what about yours?
We've all seen the numbers for dry weights on most engines out there, and a LOT of speculation on what the final installed weight is with all fluids and hoses, but there is nothing out there that I can find that shows actual INSTALLED weight. Of course every single one will vary, and that's what I'm really interested in. I want to see what the difference is between an installed O-320 to an IO-360-A1B6D angle valve to an RWS 13B to a Chevy V6 and so on.
No need to debate really, just post some real numbers...
What I'm thinking is, if I could ask those that are able to do so to weigh each piece as it goes on, then add up the numbers. This will take a while, I'm sure, but I think it's a good idea to get a database put together to be able to compare REAL installed weights of traditional and alternative engines. I plan to do this as I go along anyway, so I'll have my number at the end, but what about yours?
We've all seen the numbers for dry weights on most engines out there, and a LOT of speculation on what the final installed weight is with all fluids and hoses, but there is nothing out there that I can find that shows actual INSTALLED weight. Of course every single one will vary, and that's what I'm really interested in. I want to see what the difference is between an installed O-320 to an IO-360-A1B6D angle valve to an RWS 13B to a Chevy V6 and so on.
No need to debate really, just post some real numbers...