I purchased a 68 corvette "439" motor in November out of Washington State. At the time of purchase I told the freight company the engine weight was 550 to 600lbs. The freight company just sent me an additional freight bill of $213.00. They claim the engine weight was over 800lbs.

To dispute the additional weight charge, the freight company is requireing that I come up with a GM documentation stating the dry weight of a 427 engine.

I need help in providing this info. Where can I go to find this info?

 

Tell us what was on the pallet - complete mill minus carb and exhaust manifolds...? The full monte is easily over 600 pounds, plus you have to add in the weight of the pallet/straps as I am sure they charge you for every pound they put on the truck... I'm sorry but my books are not all with me so I can't look it up for you...

 

Complete minus exhaust manifolds. The engine had carb. but not the breather. The freight broker is wanting something with GM's name on it so they can make a disbute with the freight company. When I contacted these corvette engine companies they told me their engines weighed in the mid-500lb range. I thought I was conservative at 600lbs.

 

I remember the sight of my first BB on a 1000-lb engine hoist. It was bowing that baby a bit! It had flywheel and balancer on it, ready to go back in the car. I have to think it was over 600 lbs (maybe pushing 800?), but just have no way to confirm for you from here... Anybody else?

 

fully dressed i bet it would be that high

 

A couple of web searches resulted 685lbs for a 454.

 

I would not think it would be any heaver than the iron 454 add the crate weight 50lbs or so.

GM 7.4L V8 454 CID is still offered in a Gen.5 engine 310-330hp and the new Gen.6 vortec base complete has 392hp and 447 ft lbs. of torque.
Product Specifications:
Type: 90° 7.4L V8
Displacement:454 cid(7441.06cc)
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Valve Configuration: Pushrod Actuated Overhead Canted Valves
Manufactured:Tonawanda,NY
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic Roller
Bore x Stroke: 4.25x 4.00in (107.95x101.60mm)
Main Bearing Caps:4-Bolt Cast Iron
Balance Method: External
Intake Manifold: 4-BBL dual plane high rise (carb); TBI or MFI Horsepower:
310hp@4600 rpm (Carburetor)
316hp@4600 rpm (TBI)
338HP@4600 rpm (MFI)
Torque:
435 lb-ft@3200 rpm (Carburetor)
44 lb-ft@3000 rpm (TBI)
440 LB-FT@3400 RPM (MFI)

Correction to ISO 3046/SAE J1228. Actual power levels may vary depending on OEM calibration and application. Materials:
Block: Cast Iron
Cylinder Head: Cast Iron (with exhaust valve seat inserts)
Intake Manifold: Cast Iron (Carb.,TBI) Aluminum (MFI)
Information may vary with application. All specifications listed are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Oil Pan Capacity: 8qt
Fuel Types: Gasoline (unleaded)
Engine Rotation: Clockwise (from the front)
Paint Protection: Component Painted
Shipping Weight: 570lb (259kg)