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Old 02-13-2009, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Goober View Post
RDI claims their aluminum 427 (based on the FRPP block # 2351) weighs 470 lbs - complete engine
They claim this is 60lbs lighter than the 351 iron version,
So the difference is about the same as 10 gallons of gas. My question would be, can you tell the performance difference in your car with half a tank of fuel vs. a full tank? If so, (which I doubt unless you're seriously underpowered) is it worth that much money?

Jim

I wouldn't do anything to put an extra dime in the pocket of CS.
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