From: David W. Lloyd [mailto:david@lloydconsultinggroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:57 PM To: 928 Subject: [928] block weight results Heinrich: The total weight of a 5.0 "short block" is 182 lbs. (plus the weight of the cradle nuts & washers), as follows: 1. "naked" block, no cradle, no guts, no oil pump, no nothin'...80 lbs. 2. lower cradle...24 lbs. 3. crank...52 lbs. 4. rod and main bearings...2 lbs. 5. pistons/rods/rings...24 lbs. What're you up to?:) Best regards, David Lloyd Farmington, CT 79 Euro, Stuttgart Hybrid, track car www.LloydConsultingGroup.com/928_central.htm