Could be, but if ultimate performance is the goal you want a big V-8 anyway.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
To: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@oldsub.com>; "oletrucks"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
That's a thought. But I understand the 302 head "breathes" a lot better. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@oldsub.com>
To: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; "oletrucks"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
> Have you thought about buying a 270 and boring it out to 302? I'm sure I
> read somewhere that someone had done that, and I don't think 270's are
that
> hard to come by.
>
> I know where one is near Portland that could probably be had for almost
> nothing. I know of another in central Washington that is for sale, but my
> impression is the guy actually wants to be paid for it.
>
> They are out there.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
> To: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; "Thomas, Robert"
> <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks"
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 12:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
>
>
> I'll probably stick with a 292 six. I'd rather go with a strictly GMC
> engine, but it seems the 302's are going out of sight. Bob K
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
> To: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; "Steve Hanberg"
> <steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 10:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
>
>
> > Thanks. The reason I was asking is I was wondering if it would be
feasible
> > to put a GMC 401 V-6 in a 1951- GMC pick up. I think the V-6's weighed
> > 800-900 lbs. Bob K
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@buttecounty.net>
> > To: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks"
> > <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 10:04 AM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
> >
> >
> > > Gents:
> > >
> > > In response to "What does a big block ( 454) Chevy engine weigh? That
> > > is, with accessories? Thanks. Bob K"
> > >
> > > Try this link: http://www.classictruckshop.com/engine_sizes.asp
> > >
> > > You will find the following information set out in a more read-able
> > > form.
> > >
> > > Engine Measurements
> > > C.I.D. Width Length Height Weight Sump Location Starter Location
> > > Chevrolet
> > > 262-400 26" 28" 27" 575 lbs. Rear Right
> > > 396-454 28" 30.5" 29" 685 lbs. Rear Right
> > > Ford
> > > 221-351W* 24" 29" 27.5" 460 lbs. Front Right
> > > 351-400 C/M 24.5" 29" 28.5" 550 lbs. Front Right
> > > 429-460** 27" 30" 29" 720 lbs. Front Right
> > > 352-427 FE# 27" 32" 29" 625 lbs. Front Right
> > > 4.6L SOHC 28.7" 28" 26" 600 lbs. Front Right
> > > 4.6L DOHC 30" 28" 30" 576 lbs. Front Right
> > > Chrysler
> > > 273-360 24" 29" 27" 550 lbs. Front Left
> > > 361-440 29.5" 30" 29" 670 lbs. Front Left
> > > 426 Hemi 29" 32" 32" 690 lbs. Middle Left
> > >
> > > * 351W height to carburetor pad is 23.75", 289-302 height to top of
> > > pad is 20.75".
> > > Length for all is with short serpentine water pump
> > > ** Except Boss 429
> > > # Except 427 SOHC
> > > D Width is valve cover to valve cover. Height is to top of valve
> > > covers.
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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