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What makes it so HEAVY?

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blacksheep06

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I understand the gt500 weighs over 3900 lbs but a 5spd GT coupe only weighs 3480. That's over 400 lbs difference, where's it all at?

I realize the 5.4 weighs more plus the SC and bigger brakes but what else is there?
 

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That big old hunk of iron engine + the huge heads + the supercharger...
 

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As srothfuss said, the engine is big and heavy.

The engine is responsible for 250 - 300 lb of the difference.
The iron 5.4 block +100 lb
huge 4V heads, 2 more cams, longer timing chains +70 to +80 lb
S/C & SC drive belts pullys, intercooler +80 to +100 lb
Heavier internals, longer rods, bigger crank, flywheel, bigger vibration damper +30 lb or so.

The 6 speed trannie adds weight.
larger radiator + the extra coolent the bigger heads & radiator hold
Bigger tires, wider wheels, bigger brakes,
the extra pounds add up very fast.
 

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I didn't realize there was that much difference in the weight of the motor. Wow, all that hp comes at a price.
 

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time to tune, pulley, intake, exhuast. 600rwhp?
 
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