Lost in a world of swaps...

[bbejj123]

^^^ the lsx engine itself is not lighter than the ka engine but the whole setup which is what is usually meant because when u swap an engine u dont just swap engines u swap the rest of the drive train as well

[raen419]

Originally Posted by bbejj123

^^^ the lsx engine itself is not lighter than the ka engine but the whole setup which is what is usually meant because when u swap an engine u dont just swap engines u swap the rest of the drive train as well

I'm well aware of that.
But I'd like to know how Hinson Supercars got 470lbs for a LS1/T-56 combo when the stock motor weighs 490lbs according to GM, and weighs in at 450-503lbs elsewhere. Was Hinson's LS1 fully dressed, or was it just a long block? And how can the T-56 weigh only 20lbs or less? It can't.

I'm not arguing that the ENTIRE SWAP is lighter (as I don't doubt that it could be), but I'd like to know if anyone has concrete numbers....which no one has produced. Hinson's numbers haven't been backed up w/ actual pics on a scale have they? If so, I'd like to see them, b/c I searched their site and came up w/ nothing. I also fail to understand why Hinson compared a KA w/ A/T to a LS1/T-56. I realize thats what their first S14 came with, but if you want an accurate comparison, do KA/MT : LS1/MT, not KA/AT : LS1/MT.