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

To: larry.g.unger@lmco.com
Subject: Re: Engine weights/was how about a real V8!
From: Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 16:36:40 -0500
larry.g.unger@lmco.com wrote:

> Michael New Bern wrote:
>
> > What does even 55 lbs do to handling when it's stuck out over
> > the front wheels like that?
>
> Can you say 'MGC'... ;^)
>
> Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com

As usual, Larry is misinformed.

55 pounds? Lordy, the motor was 70 pounds above forecast when it arrived at the
Abingdon plant in 1967. The 'C' motor actually weighs 610 pounds which, as I
understand it, is like having a 225 pound boat anchor sitting on your 'B's front
cross member.

But it handles alright if not exemplary and it can make all the lesser cars get
smaller in the rearview.

If I end up blowing up the big six, a lithe V8 project does have some appeal!

Bob Allen, Kansas City, with the impressionable '69CGT



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