Weight difference between FE/Toploader v. 385/TKO

["G"]

I was curious if anyone knew what the weight difference is between a 385 series big block with aluminum heads and manifold mated to a Tremac TKO (105 lbs.) versus a traditional 427 Side Oiler (not aluminum block) with a vintage Toploader transmission?

[Cal Metal]

You can purchase an all aluminum Toploader from David Kee. The weight is approximately 80 pounds.

["G"]

Cal, thanks for the reply...was aware of David's aluminum Toploader but was looking more for a comparison of the "traditional" original Cobra setup as it relates to a 385 big block with aluminum heads/manifold plus a Tremac TKOx. Do you know what a standard Toploader weighs?

Thanks

ps btw, an 80 pound toploader with a Keith Craft aluminum block FE engine would be an interesting combination in a CSX/Kirkham/ERA car for sure.

[cobrashoch]

G - Might take a look at my replys to a similar question in the shop talk section of CC. Re: Where to get aluminum engines.
cobrashock

[Anthony]

I think a cast iron toploader is about 100 lbs, so the tranny weight difference is basically a wash.

Keith Craft should be able to tell you the weight differences between all the blocks/heads you're looking at, as I beleive he has many of the stuff in stock.