Rumblin Rolf Posted September 16, 2013 Report Posted September 16, 2013 Anybody here knowing the weight of a 201 (or 218/230) cui Plymouth engine, complete with starter, generator etc? I'm also wondering about the weight of the complete engine and manual gearbox together. Quote
pflaming Posted September 16, 2013 Report Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) If memory serves me correct the engine is around 800# and a three speed tranny around 75#. If the engine has the clutch housing on it add another 200#. These figures are NOT official and may be a ways off. Estimated total: 1075 #'s. Edited September 17, 2013 by pflaming Quote
Oldguy48 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Hmmm...this same question was posted September 9, by JamesF. Edited September 16, 2013 by Oldguy48 Quote
Rumblin Rolf Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Posted September 16, 2013 Sorry, I really tried to search everywhere in the forum! Quote
Rumblin Rolf Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Posted September 16, 2013 ...and Oldguy48, I still can't find any thread or answers... Quote
Oldguy48 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Posted September 16, 2013 Well, I may be incorrect...but it's my understanding that the engine weighs in the neighborhood of 600+ lbs. And I agree that the transmission weighs about 75 lbs. (seems like much more when you're trying to re-install it). And Pflaming is probably in the ballpark with the bellhousing/clutch assembly included. But this is all an estimate on my part. More knowledgeable folks may have differing opinions. Wayne Quote
Scruffy49 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) If memory serves, a fully dressed 218 with truck bell and top loader 3 speed comes in just under 1200 pounds. Or just a touch over. I do know for a fact that the assembled engine was right at 950 pounds, 2000# capacity scale hanging off a forklift. Edited September 17, 2013 by Scruffy49 Quote
Rumblin Rolf Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks everybody for your efforts! I get a little confused though since the figures differs quite a lot. Reason for asking is that I'm gonna put in a 331 HEMI with a T5 gearbox and keep everything else, as far as possible (exept for bigger drumbreaks and an 8 3/4 rear end) in original shape. That means ie keeping the tube axle frontsuspension. I need to know how much extra weight this operation will add. I do not intend to lower the front suspension other than what the extra weight(?) might do. Quote
Scruffy49 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Posted September 20, 2013 Hemi and T5 should be a good bit lighter weight. A LOT less metal in the block. I had a first gen Hemi in a sand rail, rear mount, adapted to a Porsche transaxle. Fun while everything held together. Quote
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