Weight Difference - Stock 455 Block + Caps -vs- "Standard" Alum Block + Caps

Discussion in 'Inquiries' started by Dan Gerber, Dec 1, 2017.

  1. Dan Gerber

    Dan Gerber Founders Club Member

    General information, please...

    What is the difference in weight between a stock Buick 455 iron block and main caps versus a "Standard" configuration TA 4550 aluminum block with main caps?

    I understand that the aluminum block (and main caps, I assume) is a much beefier product than the stock block (the primary reason for it's existence), but I'm interested in the weight difference too.

    Thank you.
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Well, I know the TA block with caps weighs 176 lbs.
     
  3. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    I'm responding to see the answer. ill add the stock block can't be much more. its no trouble for two guys
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I'm going to guess that the iron block with caps weighs about 200 lbs or so.
     
  5. Dan Gerber

    Dan Gerber Founders Club Member

    OK, so the real benefit of the TA block is greatly improved strength, oil distribution, displacement limits, etc. All this requires a lot of aluminum (i.e., mass).

    Sounds good to me.

    Thanks for you imput,Larry.
     
  6. TA Perf

    TA Perf Member

    To my surprise the aluminum block basically weighed the same as an iron block when we finished it. I does have room in areas to be lightened. Even the caps can be lightened.

    I think I over built it!
     

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