23 Sep 97 14:54, Puleeeeze Brer Chris Biltcliffe, Dooooon't trow 460 weight 
in dat der Briar Patch!
 CB>> Try about 1200, +tranny, if they've got one.
 CB>
 RW>> Gimme a break.  We're not talking a tank diesel engine, just a Ford
 RW>> 460. 800lbs would be stretching it.
 CB>
 CB> Well, my brother's got one in a 1 ton van, and he's also got the
 CB> specs for the engine.  I think they're straight from Ford, but I'm
 CB> not positive. Supposed to be around 1200 lbs.  I'm just quoting what
 CB> I've been told by informed sources. Not exactly light, ya know?  Why
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 CB> do you think they guzzle so much gas??!  ;)
I'd be inclined to believe that if it included the transmission and all 
accessories, including oil and water...
 RW>> It takes gas to feed cubic inches.  Engine weight hardly enters
 RW>> into it.
 CB>
 CB> Well, the heavier the car, the more gas it uses.
Think so?
 CB> I know displacement and wind resistance have a lot more to do with
 CB> it, but weight still affects mileage.
 I figure your brothers 1 ton van weighs 5800+lbs vs my 72 Chev pu which 
weighs 4800lbs, empty.   My 350 pulls 13.7lbs/cubic inch.  Your 460 pulls 
12.6lbs/cubic inch.  Which one gets better milage?
... Innuendo:  Italian suppository.
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