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Old 09-07-2013, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerry Clayton View Post
I'd like to ask all of you----just what makes you think a 427w is so much lighter than an FE????

And for ITSTOCK----if you take the 30 lbs of junk out of the trunk you would be 50/50 on weight f/r-----------so maybe you should call it bias?????????????
I agree - an FE is actually a pretty light engine for a big block. Simply put an aluminum intake on it and it's downright trim and slim.

I think those lightweigth Kirkhams are benefitting from the billet suspension and driveline parts in addition to the aluminum engine.
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