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Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by pow3rslave, Nov 30, 2008.

  1. pow3rslave

    pow3rslave DoNothing Member

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    i'm thinking about getting an engine crane for xmas so i can do some stuff i've never got around to, but i figured i might as well get one that can to stuff down the track if i want an engine conversion.

    can anyone tell me what sort of lifting capacity i'd need for a assembled buick engine with and without box, and the same for the 304?
     
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    Well, I don't know about weights, but when we did our engine change, we had the gearbox on the motor and use a 500kg block and tackle and it lifted it with ease.
     
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    haha dont make my mistake will ya, dont buy this big arsed crane that u cant fit under the kframe when it has weight on it. my crane u struggle to lift with 2 burly blokes, can lift 1250 at short length . which i think is crap because its bloody massive compared to small ones with the same rating
     
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    A V6 is 190-200kg, Holden V8 220-230kg, 4L60X 70-80kg, T5, 50-60kg, give or take depending on what's attached and fluids held.
     
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