48-56 six vs 48-52 eight weight difference

Kdancy
Kdancy Senior Contributor
edited May 2013 in HUDSON
This has come up several times concerning the weight difference between the 6 and 8.
I looked at Alex Burr's General Information manual and was surprised. Figured the eight would be much heavier.

1952 Hornet sedan 3785 lbs dry - 3600
1952 Commodore Eight 3735 lbs dry - 3639

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  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    Shouldn't be too big of a surprise. The overall length of each is about the same. Biggest difference is the 8 has more holes in it, ergo, less weight.
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    edited May 2013
    Well, the only weight difference would be in the engine. The 8 block is a little bigger, (exactly 2 in longer) but it's offset by the bigger holes in the 6. Figger that one out.
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Having wrestled more than a few Stepdown sixes in and out The eight seems a bit heavier! Maybe my advanced age? I ain't gonna wrestle another eight!
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