weight of Austin Healey 3000 engine, trans?
I did a search and I couldn't find it, although I am sure this has had to be discussed and is common knowledge in this forum.
I am looking for the weight of the 3000 engine as well as the transmission. thank you in advance. Ken |
Re: weight of Austin Healey 3000 engine, trans?
Ok, I think I found it; 691 pounds for a complete pulled engine/trans.
Here is another source The Complete Official Austin Healey 100-six and 3000: 728 lbs with overdrive Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/10/2011 03:18AM by Healey Z. |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: weight of Austin Healey 3000 engine, trans?
Good to know... thanks for posting that. (Rather heavy, eh?) I wish I could have helped.
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Re: weight of Austin Healey 3000 engine, trans?
1963 AH 3000 MKII weighs 2550 lbs 136 hp 167 ftlb torque engine/trans weight 728 lbs
1979 280Z weights 2780 lbs 149 hp 163 ftlb torque engine/trans weight 539 lbs Performance of the AH was 10.9 0-60 and 17.9 in the 1/4 mile Performace of the 280Z was 8.0 0-60 and 16.6 in the 1/4 mile The Z performance / specs was from Car and Driver circa 1977 So, Z drivetrain has 13 more HP, one more gear and 189 lbs less. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/24/2011 12:09PM by Healey Z. |
Re: weight of Austin Healey 3000 engine, trans?
My recollection is that the 3 liter AH engine weighed a whopping 611 pounds and the 4 speed plus overdrive weighed an additional 115 lbs.Now you know why the old timers referred to "British iron".
When I replaced my tri-carb 3 liter with a 215' Buick V8 and T5 transmission the weight reduction was so extreme that after installing coil springs from an AH 4 cylinder I had to cut off 1 and 1/2 coils to get I down to perfect height. |
Re: weight of Austin Healey 3000 engine, trans?
The horsepower/torque ratings of the Healey were made in the days of gross, not net power ratings, while those of the 280Z were net ratings. Usually gross ratings are 25% higher than net ratings. Nor are ratings made by independent testers - the automaker
does the tests and sometimes falsifies the figures. |
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