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ENGINE WEIGHT

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  1. DINO_GT

    DINO_GT Rookie

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    Hello there;

    One curiosity: does anybody know the weight of a Dino´s engine?
    I´ve found some info stating 285 pounds and that´s quite light for a cast iron block.
    If it´s true, that would be definitely one of the keys for the good handling of the car...

    cheers.
     
    DINO_GT, Nov 13, 2014
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  2. dgt

    dgt Formula 3 Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I found the same number a while back when I needed to simulate the weight of the installed engine +gearbox when testing for chassis flex (it was ok).
    That number seemed light and it's not clear what that included (gearbox? All accessories? Fluids?)
    We unscientifically added 3 humans to te engine compartment...
     
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  3. mar3kl

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    That seems light to me. I've had cars with cast iron 4 cyl motors that weighed 400lbs ready to go but sans transmission.
     
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  4. DINO_GT

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    it also seems light to me, even compared with modern cast alluminium blocks, that´s why I asked. I´ve also always wondered what was the lancia stratos key to be a fantastic handling car, despite the short wheelbase it has. Maybe here´s the answer for that too.
     
    DINO_GT, Nov 14, 2014
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