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Engine weight

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:19 am
by Offroad-Events
Does anyone have the different weight of the following engines handy ?

SD33T
L28 petrol
Chevy Small Block V8

I'm planning to convert my MQ from the L28 to a SBC and though about using the SD33T front spring to compensate the weight.

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:30 am
by MKPatrolGuy
I fitted a SBC to my MK LWB and the front suspension actually lifted about 1" with the Chev fitted. The L28 is a bloody heavy motor & the front of the Chev actually sits behind the axle centre line instead of further forward like the L28.

Dave

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:57 pm
by Offroad-Events
:cool: I knew the six banger was a heavy piece, but THAT heavy !!!!! But it makes life easier then :D What about the oil pan, does it fit ?

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:37 pm
by MKPatrolGuy
Offroad-Events wrote::cool: I knew the six banger was a heavy piece, but THAT heavy !!!!! But it makes life easier then :D What about the oil pan, does it fit ?
Mine has a rear bowl sump which clears fine. I don't know what sump it is because I bought the the motor with it already fitted.