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Originally Posted by patrickt
Well, you can toss that notion out the window -- it's a myth. The difference between a Pond aluminum FE block and an old-style original FE iron block is only 75 lbs. You won't be able to tell the difference. And you can check those weights here: 427 Ford Engine Block, Pond Engine Blocks FAQ |
You must remember that a Kirkham with an aluminum FE block weighs in at less than 2,150 lbs. And Patrick's ERA with a cast iron 428 runs around 2,650-2,750 lbs, IIRC. So it's all relative.
