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  1. 07-06-2004 10:35 PM #1
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    Question difference in weight of motors

     



    i just pulled the 255 straight 6 chevy and 3 speed manual and i am going to install a 305 and 3 speed manual what is the approx weight of each . i want to dertermine if need to change the springs or use diff shocks ?they seem fairly close in weight to me. thnx fer ya help
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    Shouldnt be a problem. I would reccomend the springs for the V8 though, otherwise, your front end will set low and your ride will suffer.
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    Pickups are designed to carry extra weight. The difference between the engines won't cause any problems. Do you notice any difference when you carry a passenger?
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    The springs on these trucks were the same no matter the engine. The differences in the suspension were due to load capability. C/10's used one control arm and C/20 and C/30 models used another. The same springs were used on all models and all engines (I-6 or V-8).
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    thnx all once again. to the rescue .gunna put the v 8 in today and posted last night so now i wont have to worry woohoo... v8 .. v8 .. v8.. v8!!!!!
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