Weight difference between FE/Toploader v. 385/TKO
I was curious if anyone knew what the weight difference is between a 385 series big block with aluminum heads and manifold mated to a Tremac TKO (105 lbs.) versus a traditional 427 Side Oiler (not aluminum block) with a vintage Toploader transmission?
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| Cal Metal |
02-06-2005 06:09 PM |
You can purchase an all aluminum Toploader from David Kee. The weight is approximately 80 pounds.
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Cal, thanks for the reply...was aware of David's aluminum Toploader but was looking more for a comparison of the "traditional" original Cobra setup as it relates to a 385 big block with aluminum heads/manifold plus a Tremac TKOx. Do you know what a standard Toploader weighs?
Thanks
ps btw, an 80 pound toploader with a Keith Craft aluminum block FE engine would be an interesting combination in a CSX/Kirkham/ERA car for sure.
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| cobrashoch |
02-09-2005 04:53 PM |
G - Might take a look at my replys to a similar question in the shop talk section of CC. Re: Where to get aluminum engines.
cobrashock
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| Anthony |
02-09-2005 05:09 PM |
I think a cast iron toploader is about 100 lbs, so the tranny weight difference is basically a wash.
Keith Craft should be able to tell you the weight differences between all the blocks/heads you're looking at, as I beleive he has many of the stuff in stock.
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