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Old 07-01-2014, 08:13 AM   #7
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Default Re: 67 Camaro 396 alum hd- front end weight?

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Originally Posted by Jim Hanig View Post
THE ALUIM HEADED rat motor should weight almost the same as a small blk with iron heads.
Jim, when I switched my '67 from Z28 configuration to SS 396 configuration, the car picked up about 220 lbs. That was with iron heads. Aluminum heads are about 75 lbs lighter. I also switched from factory 4-piston disc brakes to drum brakes (-40 lbs.), but added the SS hood (+20 lbs.).
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