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HP to weight ratio is often overlooked. Good on ya ! The difference between a small and big block isn’t quite as large as I would have thought but it all adds up. C&P …….The Chevrolet 327 V8 engine typically weighs about 575 pounds. In contrast, the Chevrolet 427 V8 with iron heads weighs around 687 pounds. However, the 427 L-88 version, equipped with aluminum heads, reduces the weight to near that of the 327, around 575 pounds. This makes the L-88 version of the 427 comparable in weight to the 327, while standard 427 models are heavier.
Weren’t a ton of L-88’s running around though. More trivia…….
The Plymouth 340 cid engine typically weighs around 525 pounds, according to engine weight comparisons.
The Ford 428 cid FE engine generally weighs about 650 pounds in its all-iron configuration. However, some sources suggest it might be closer to 620 pounds.
In comparison, the Ford 428 FE is significantly heavier than the Plymouth 340.

<blockquote data-quote="1st Vette" data-source="post: 361693" data-attributes="member: 8909">HP to weight ratio is often overlooked. Good on ya ! The difference between a small and big block isn’t quite as large as I would have thought but it all adds up. C&amp;P …….The Chevrolet 327 V8 engine typically weighs about 575 pounds. In contrast, the Chevrolet 427 V8 with iron heads weighs around 687 pounds. However, the 427 L-88 version, equipped with aluminum heads, reduces the weight to near that of the 327, around 575 pounds. This makes the L-88 version of the 427 comparable in weight to the 327, while standard 427 models are heavier.Weren’t a ton of L-88’s running around though.&nbsp; More trivia…….The Plymouth 340 cid engine typically weighs around 525 pounds, according to engine weight comparisons.The Ford 428 cid FE engine generally weighs about 650 pounds in its all-iron configuration. However, some sources suggest it might be closer to 620 pounds.In comparison, the Ford 428 FE is significantly heavier than the Plymouth 340.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="1st Vette, post: 361693, member: 8909"] HP to weight ratio is often overlooked. Good on ya ! The difference between a small and big block isn’t quite as large as I would have thought but it all adds up. C&P …….The Chevrolet 327 V8 engine typically weighs about 575 pounds. In contrast, the Chevrolet 427 V8 with iron heads weighs around 687 pounds. However, the 427 L-88 version, equipped with aluminum heads, reduces the weight to near that of the 327, around 575 pounds. This makes the L-88 version of the 427 comparable in weight to the 327, while standard 427 models are heavier. Weren’t a ton of L-88’s running around though. More trivia……. The Plymouth 340 cid engine typically weighs around 525 pounds, according to engine weight comparisons. The Ford 428 cid FE engine generally weighs about 650 pounds in its all-iron configuration. However, some sources suggest it might be closer to 620 pounds. In comparison, the Ford 428 FE is significantly heavier than the Plymouth 340. [/QUOTE]

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