Weight difference LSx vs L82

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Nov 6, 2007 | 11:38 PM

hill3335lilo

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Weight difference LSx vs L82

Does anyone have any data on how much less the LSx (LS2 in my case) engine weighs than an L82? What would be the total differnece for an L82 with an auto trans versus LS2 with TKO 5sp?

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Nov 7, 2007 | 10:17 AM

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I found a chart online that lists the standard small block as 575 lbs and the LS1 as 460 lbs.

Nov 7, 2007 | 10:52 AM

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I found a chart online that lists the standard small block as 575 lbs and the LS1 as 460 lbs.

Thank you for the information. Has anyone actually weighed the front and rear of the cars after this conversion to see how the balance has changed? Those numbers would be interesting as well.

thank you.

Dave

Nov 7, 2007 | 11:00 AM

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I think a fully "dressed" L-82 weighs approx 620 Lbs less tranny..the Borg Warner Super T-10 weighs 92 Lbs...

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Nov 7, 2007 | 12:58 PM

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I don't have any real numbers for you, but after I did the engine swap, T56 swap, removed the soft-top frame , and removed the spare tire & tub, I sat about 1" higher in the front and rear.

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