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Originally posted by Bob Holmes View Post4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",
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Originally posted by Beagle View Post? I was asking if you were looking at aluminum 6.2 blocks since you mentioned them and they put them in Caddilacs, JG... it's your money, use it when you want to.
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? I was asking if you were looking at aluminum 6.2 blocks since you mentioned them and they put them in Caddilacs, JG... it's your money, use it when you want to.
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Originally posted by chevy3100truck View PostThe weight difference between the blocks is fairly significant......
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GM production BBC---259-269 lbs.
Dart BBC----4.25" bore 280 lbs., 4.5" bore 260 lbs.
World Products BBC----approx. 270 lbs.
Brodix Aluminum BBC----160 lbs.
GM production 350----181-187 lbs.
Dart SHP block--------175 lbs.
Dart Little M----------205 lbs.
Dart Aluminum block---95 lbs.
GM 6.0L block--171-178 lbs. (cast iron LS series block)
GM LS2 block--103-110 lbs. (aluminum LS series block)
Originally posted by Beagle View PostBased on what I've found, the LS1 block is 106 pounds, the 6.0 is 216.. Just thinking over 100 pounds off the front end for aluminum. I know what 2.54 cubed is.
Originally posted by Bob Holmes View Post4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; November 22, 2013, 02:15 PM.
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4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4", 4",Last edited by Bob Holmes; November 22, 2013, 12:43 PM.
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The weight difference between the blocks is fairly significant......
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GM production BBC---259-269 lbs.
Dart BBC----4.25" bore 280 lbs., 4.5" bore 260 lbs.
World Products BBC----approx. 270 lbs.
Brodix Aluminum BBC----160 lbs.
GM production 350----181-187 lbs.
Dart SHP block--------175 lbs.
Dart Little M----------205 lbs.
Dart Aluminum block---95 lbs.
GM 6.0L block--171-178 lbs. (cast iron LS series block)
GM LS2 block--103-110 lbs. (aluminum LS series block)
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Originally posted by mike343sharpstick View PostI like this Greenwood body kit
Originally posted by Bob Holmes View PostYes, Mike, Yes!! That's the one.
Like grumpy...I mean SBG...I don't like the big fender IMSA look either.
Yep, you got me SBG. As a former C2 owner, however, I feel empowered to throw out the gold chain stereotype from time to time. If we can't laugh at ourselves, then we should do something else.
This is becoming interesting.
Originally posted by Beagle View PostAluminum 6.2 from an Escalade is what I meant... diet.
It never occurred to me about aluminum weights until TA performance pointed out that their aluminum block weighs almost exactly the same as a cast iron block - for that strength reason.
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Originally posted by JOES66FURY View Post
this one caused odd movement in my pants...
the bottom is close to what mine will look like when it's done. I'm still working on whether or not 2" or 4" rear flares.
But
I'm ordering the bits - fiberglass nose to lighten the car by removing most of the bumper supports. I'm also changing the lights to a pop-up but with HID lights
2" front flares
2 or 4" rear flares
and rear conversion to make the 75 look like a 73. Bonus is I get a spoiler
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this one caused odd movement in my pants...
Last edited by JOES66FURY; November 22, 2013, 11:17 AM.
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View PostI don't have to search for a 500, I have one, but I want the car to be sellable at the end
Greenwood....had to search that to learn more.
This one appeals to me personally. I could do without the rear window awning and the spoiler, but otherwise I like it.
Last edited by STINEY; November 22, 2013, 09:11 AM.
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Postoh hell no
I can buy a 6.2 LS motor for ~6000, add another 500-1000 to make it work
or
I can build a 427 with a block I own, with all the good stuff inside and aluminum heads for about 4000
I don't have to search for a 500, I have one, but I want the car to be sellable at the end
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Yes, Mike, Yes!! That's the one.
Like grumpy...I mean SBG...I don't like the big fender IMSA look either.
Yep, you got me SBG. As a former C2 owner, however, I feel empowered to throw out the gold chain stereotype from time to time. If we can't laugh at ourselves, then we should do something else.
This is becoming interesting.
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View PostI've not yet found a greenwood body kit that I like. OTOH, greenwood makes some really, really, really good suspension stuff - in fact, I have the bits to do a greenwood rear suspension on my C3 - though at this point, I'm not sure it'd make much difference in handling compared to what I've already done.
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