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Ian
09-22-2004, 01:48 AM
Like the title says, how much does one of those suckers weigh with a T-56 bolted up to it? My friend wants to know so any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
THECowboy
09-22-2004, 07:36 AM
w/o a driver, probably is around 3400-3500lbs
1RawTA
09-22-2004, 07:43 AM
i think ur just talking about the drivetrain right?

im pretty sure the engine wieghs somewhere in the 450-550 lb range.. but im not 100% sure, and id say the tranny wieghs somewhere within the 125-175 range
Tru2Chevy
09-22-2004, 09:06 AM
The complete motor with wiring and accessories weighs about 550. Not sure how much the T56 weighs, but 1RawTA's guess is prolly close.....I know it weighs less than a 700R4

- Justin
THECowboy
09-22-2004, 10:02 AM
ahhhh, i get it, my bad
TheWraith
09-22-2004, 10:10 AM
The complete motor with wiring and accessories weighs about 550. Not sure how much the T56 weighs, but 1RawTA's guess is prolly close.....I know it weighs less than a 700R4

- Justin

i'd say a 700r4 with converter on it full of fluid is reasonable close weight to a T56 full of fluid with bellhousing on it, not counting the clutch kit or flywheel. The 6 speed is one heavy bastard, it's definitely heavier than just a 700r4 tranny. trust me i know, i've picked both up many times.
Pat
09-22-2004, 11:08 AM
is this before or after tim gets his hands on it?

alternator, who needs one of those??
Tru2Chevy
09-22-2004, 12:30 PM
is this before or after tim gets his hands on it?

alternator, who needs one of those??


:rofl:

I think that is actually the only accessory he's planning on running off of the belt...

- Justin
Ian
09-22-2004, 01:30 PM
Thanks for the quick response everyone.
NJSPEEDER
09-22-2004, 04:16 PM
[weight nazi ]with an auto trans and all the wiring and accesaries and stuff a full up LS1 is supposed to weigh about 150lbs less than an iron headed gen 1 small block(basically comparied to a complete f-bdoy L98)
another nice thing about the LS1 is that the motor moutn positioning and lack of a dist allow it to sit 3/4 inch lower and 2inches farther back in the car. :D [/weight nazi]

later
tim
jims69camaro
09-26-2004, 03:37 PM
i think a bare block weighs 125 - but don't quote me.