D6 5R engine weight?

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D486? 4 1/4 bore 6 cylinder. weight with flywheel. Rome KG?

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1900-2000 lbs

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1900-2000 lbs

D486 automotive engine is 2120 lbs, does not include starting engine, and has a smaller flywheel and bellhousing, I would guess about 2500 total.

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D486 automotive engine is 2120 lbs, does not include starting engine, and has a smaller flywheel and bellhousing, I would guess about 2500 total.

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Thanks everyone for your knowledge and sharing.

The D6 5R has a D4600 engine. Weight is around 3100lbs.

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The D6 5R has a D4600 engine. Weight is around 3100lbs.

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4600 has 4 1/4 bore, D318 has 4 1/2 bore?

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Sat, Nov 20, 2021 11:26 PM

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The D6 5R has a D4600 engine. Weight is around 3100lbs.

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I can't say about the D318 but the D4600 is the 4.25 inch bore.The D4600 was used in the D6 4R/5R and the D318 was used in the D6 8U/9U series.

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Sun, Nov 21, 2021 2:10 AM

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I can't say about the D318 but the D4600 is the 4.25 inch bore.The D4600 was used in the D6 4R/5R and the D318 was used in the D6 8U/9U series.

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