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magooster
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« Reply #15 on: Tuesday, 16 March, 2010, 06:37:28 PM »

I picked up my old VWmotor 1600 with (stroker kit) from macanics the other day with my brother was told the weight is about 180lbs.
not sure what that is in kilos.
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« Reply #16 on: Wednesday, 17 March, 2010, 03:04:34 AM »

Just over 81 kilos. I believe the Subaru ea82T is also around the same mark, but then there's the added weight of the radiator, plumbing and coolant.
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« Reply #17 on: Friday, 19 March, 2010, 02:55:34 AM »

Just a thought-
For all those following this engine weight debate maybe we could do some homework to help others. I took my car to the local transfer station (tip) and weighed it (they didnt want to keep it). It is the overall weight distribution that counts not just the bare engine. So I weighed both ends. All of our cars are set up different and that adds to the equation. Also add HP. and $$$ then ask as individuals are we capable of driving our car?

Details of the Bluereeka including things that affect the readings.
Weight with full fuel and no driver :- Front 330 kg.  Rear 610 kg. Total 940 kg. Scales are in 20 kg increments.
Rear end :- 13b normally asperated rotary, 1st radiator with elec. fan, large oil cooler, extra fuel tank 25lts. wing.
Front end :- 2nd radiator with steel pipes, battery, some tools and spares.

If a few others with different setups could get this information about there cars we may all be confused at the same time. Keep in mind it you take it to the tip to weigh it, dont let them keep it and dont let them charge you at the tip shop to take it home.

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« Reply #18 on: Friday, 19 March, 2010, 03:59:49 AM »

Not a bad idea Morris. I might see if I can do the same.
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« Reply #19 on: Wednesday, 02 June, 2010, 07:23:51 AM »

hi
 
 Just had standard pl30 with 1500 vw motor and manuel lift weighed at 720kg total.
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