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Re: Engine weights/was how about a real V8!

To: howersl@mailexcite.com, mgs@Autox.Team.Net, smrm@coastalnet.com
Subject: Re: Engine weights/was how about a real V8!
From: DANMAS@aol.com
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 11:07:28 -0400 (EDT)
In a message dated 97-09-24 02:51:23 EDT, howersl@mailexcite.com (S. L.
Hower) writes:

> Point your browser-o-choice at:
>  
>    http://www.team.net:80/sol/tech/engine.html
>  
>  Ford 302   (~460 lbs)
>  Triumph TR6 (403 lbs)

Scott:

Having actually weighed the two engines, I can confirm the accuracy of these
numbers. By the time you add all the components to complete the engine,
starter, alternator, clutch, exhaust headers, oil, etc, - everything reuqired
to actually use the engines, the Ford comes in at 527, the TR6 at 468. By the
liberal use of aluminum - heads, intake, etc, the Ford weight can be reduced
to 432 pounds.

Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN

'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
                    http://www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74

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