How much does it weigh?

Engine, Transmission and related drivetrain.
User avatar
icehouse
Posts: 3885
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 17:06
Location: Everett Wa

How much does it weigh?

Post by icehouse »

Lately I've been dreaming of building a Lucky Dog racecar. There rules allow you to build basically anything. While doing some research into different engines I ran across a thread comparing a SR20DET to a VQ35 and LS of coarse :roll: . The take home message was "go LS" which I don't want to do. I did find it interesting however they said the VQ and SR were within LBS of each other. This weekend I plan on double checking them. I borrowed a calibrated load cell from work and machined an adapter for it. I did a test measure and the Single Cam KA with all accessories, starter, flywheel, exhaust manifold and clutch weights more then the other forum said the VQ weighted. I plan on measure them all in the same configuration. Since I could run whatever trans on whatever engine if I really wanted to. Here some pictures because reading sucks.



Image


Image


Image


Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
Last edited by icehouse on 08 Aug 2018 08:28, edited 2 times in total.
"People don't like it when shit doesn't match their rule of thumb." Sam
User avatar
Byron510
Moderator
Posts: 12658
Joined: 01 Jul 2003 23:06
Location: Maple Ridge, BC

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by Byron510 »

I’m looking forward to what you find.

I suspect a Z22 or Z24 would be quite similar in weight to the single cam KA.

Byron
Love people and use things,
because the opposite never works.
510rob
Moderator
Posts: 5163
Joined: 09 Oct 2003 23:37
Location: Vancouver, BC

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by 510rob »

finally some truth about engine weights.

out of curiosity, can that load cell resolve the mass of the can of Coke?
User avatar
icehouse
Posts: 3885
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 17:06
Location: Everett Wa

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by icehouse »

Byron I don't have a Z engine I do have an L20 that I will weigh this weekend. Can't wait to find out!
"People don't like it when shit doesn't match their rule of thumb." Sam
User avatar
icehouse
Posts: 3885
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 17:06
Location: Everett Wa

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by icehouse »

510rob wrote:finally some truth about engine weights.

out of curiosity, can that load cell resolve the mass of the can of Coke?
Nope it's +/- one soda :)
"People don't like it when shit doesn't match their rule of thumb." Sam
datzenmike
Supporter
Posts: 6080
Joined: 24 May 2006 12:40
Location: Van. Isle.

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by datzenmike »

I have a Z24 sitting in the back yard.
"Nissan 'shit the bed' when they made these, plain and simple." McShagger510 on flattop SUs
User avatar
icehouse
Posts: 3885
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 17:06
Location: Everett Wa

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by icehouse »

datzenmike wrote:I have a Z24 sitting in the back yard.

Bring it down to my place and we can weigh it :)
"People don't like it when shit doesn't match their rule of thumb." Sam
datzenmike
Supporter
Posts: 6080
Joined: 24 May 2006 12:40
Location: Van. Isle.

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by datzenmike »

on it!
"Nissan 'shit the bed' when they made these, plain and simple." McShagger510 on flattop SUs
User avatar
icehouse
Posts: 3885
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 17:06
Location: Everett Wa

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by icehouse »

more data!!!
"People don't like it when shit doesn't match their rule of thumb." Sam
qwik510
Supporter
Posts: 3216
Joined: 29 Oct 2006 18:51
Location: Maryland - East Coast USA

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by qwik510 »

Nice to see some real numbers. Hopefully you can do a VG30 too!

Thanks for helping the community Again Jeff!
Last edited by qwik510 on 05 Nov 2017 05:02, edited 1 time in total.
Enjoy The Ride!
David
ImageImage
User avatar
gooned
Posts: 1043
Joined: 07 Jul 2003 23:19
Location: Langley

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by gooned »

You have access to the best toys! Nice work.
User avatar
icehouse
Posts: 3885
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 17:06
Location: Everett Wa

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by icehouse »

qwik510 wrote:Nice to see some real numbers. Hopefully you can do a VG30 too!

Thanks do helping the community Again Jeff!

That's the plan. Still on my list are my Tesla drive unit, VG, L, and a CA. O and an LS if I can find someone that has one.
"People don't like it when shit doesn't match their rule of thumb." Sam
greenthumb
Posts: 261
Joined: 19 May 2013 20:57
Location: Langley, BC

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by greenthumb »

I can help you with the LS weight if you bring your fancy gadget north :P
User avatar
PoorMtnKid
Supporter
Posts: 1219
Joined: 28 Aug 2010 14:43
Location: Las Vegas NV

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by PoorMtnKid »

Jeff, so my friend and I have gotten to the point where his VQ35HR is up a running in his 280z and what a riot that motor is. He's running the trans out of the wrecked 08 350z he purchased to complete the swap but it feels so good in that platform. It makes me want to start a new project! What car would this be for?
looking for pass. side arm rest
User avatar
icehouse
Posts: 3885
Joined: 17 Jul 2005 17:06
Location: Everett Wa

Re: How much does it weigh?

Post by icehouse »

We are going to put it in our Lucky Dog 510 we are building. Thinking about using a SR trans to save wait, I don't see the need for a 6 speed with that kinda power. Maybe an aluminum mount for a super small alternator and little things like that to save a little more weight. I didn't realize how close it was to the same weight as an SR. Also we are going to do monster flares since Lucky Dog you have to run 200 tread wear tires. Maybe do some 225's all the way around. It will be a fun build since it's going to be full racecar! :)
"People don't like it when shit doesn't match their rule of thumb." Sam
Post Reply