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Jul 1, 2003 well i got to ask. how much does a 4.3 weight? i got one i'm selling and to shipp it i need the weight. it's complete so if you guys have a good idea of how much it weight tell me so i can give a shipping quote. thank you and have a great day! Joined Apr 14, 2003 ·
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Jul 2, 2003 come on guys. i know you've swaped and bought motors so someone has to know a weight for a 4.3L. Joined Jun 9, 2003 · 124 Posts
On GM Perfomance they a 4.3L block that weighs 70lbs.:sicka: Joined Dec 15, 2001 · 4,592 Posts
what year motor. the gm performance book i have lists a range from about 310 lbs - 400 lbs depending on the year of it. Joined Dec 31, 2002 · 2,230 Posts
70lbs is prolly just the bare block Joined Nov 22, 2002 · 1,561 Posts Joined Dec 31, 2002 · 2,230 Posts Joined Apr 14, 2003 · 2,024 Posts Joined Dec 15, 2001 · 4,592 Posts
375 lbs accroding to gm performance parts. Joined Apr 14, 2003 · 2,024 Posts Joined
Dec 10, 2002 · 1,000 Posts
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Jun 15, 2003 did a search found out it weighs less than sbc V8 by 80-100lbs. checked the bible no weight shown just a "-" I'm trying to get a shipping quote for a guy all I need to know is how much does a 4.3L weigh everything but tranny and harness and puter is there. Joined
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this link came up in a post a while back: http://www.angelfire.com/ar/dw42/engfyi.htm it has this info: Chevy V6-90 229, 4.3 425 - jack Joined
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Jun 15, 2003 Thanks Mopheus I wasn't but 50#'s off on guesstimate something new to add to favorites Joined Dec 14, 2002 · 1,231 Posts
morpheus said: this link came up in a post a while back: http://www.angelfire.com/ar/dw42/engfyi.htm it has this info: Chevy V6-90 229, 4.3 425 - jack This info makes me wonder if I was hittin the crack pipe pretty heavy when I weighed a 70's SBC. My certified scale said 475 w/o exhaust manifolds but complete otherwise. (no accessories, but with brackets in place. Joined Aug 3, 2001 · 3,489 Posts
ROCKSFORBRAINS said: I'd say your 475 was probably right. I figure the
575 number is with all the accessories and the stock manifolds which would easily all add up to 100 lbs ... an alternator alone is pretty doggone heavy. - jack How much HP does a 4.3 V6 have?In addition to new exterior designs, a new engine -- the 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6 -- will be available to complement V8 options. This new V6 engine produces 285 hp, 305 lb-ft of torque and a towing rating of 7,200 pounds, which GM claims is best among standard V6 truck models.
How much HP does a 4.3 have?4.3L V6 LV3 (this engine) 5.3L V8 L83.
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EcoTec3 Engine Family Features.. How much horsepower does a 4.3 Vortec engine have?GM 4.3 Liter V6 Vortec LU3 Engine. How much does a 5.7 Vortec engine weight?GM trucks with the Chevy 5.7L Vortec engine have a payload of 1,656 pounds and a curb weight of 4,544 pounds.
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