Engine weights? Options

[al94st]

Does anyone happpen to know the weights of the 4agze, 7afe, and 3sgte (any gen) or where to find them? Only thing I've found is 340lbs for 4agze(154kg, dry weight btw).

[Mstoochn]

another thing to consider with alumnium blocks is the fact that although aluminum itself it alot lighter, they tend to beaf up the block a fair bit so although the metal itself it alot lighter u compensate for more bracing, in addition thick iron steeves balance it to an extent, aluminum blocks dont reduce the weight by a HUGGEEEE number, but it does help with power/weight ratio. B18 only weight 29KG more than the 2zz in comparison (LONG BLOCK ONLY)

This post has been edited by Mstoochn: Jan 12, 2010 - 8:28 PM

[flyinglizard]

another thing to consider with alumnium blocks is the fact that although aluminum itself it alot lighter, they tend to beaf up the block a fair bit so although the metal itself it alot lighter u compensate for more bracing, in addition thick iron steeves balance it to an extent, aluminum blocks dont reduce the weight by a HUGGEEEE number, but it does help with power/weight ratio. B18 only weight 29KG more than the 2zz in comparison (LONG BLOCK ONLY)

That's the most ridiculous thing I have ever read. Manufacturers switched to aluminum blocks solely because it is significantly lighter, and no they don't tend to beef them up more, they are just used in applications where there isn't excessive boost involved. If you beefed up an Al block to make it stronger but it is almost the same weight as an iron block then you just wasted your time. Learn your facts (and learn to spell and write complete sentences) before you make claims. 29 kg is alot when talking about 4 cylinder engines.