[SOHC_STUDENT]

I'm picking up a D16B6 bottom end this weekend with my Dad and his Suburban and I don't want to look like an idiot in front of him so I've got some questions.

About how much does the bottom end of a D16 weigh?

Will it be too heavy for me and a 66 year old man to pick up and put in the back of his truck?

Would a huge tupperware container be a good transport container?

Is it ok to rest the block on it's factory aluminum oil pan or should we put it on it's side for the 1.5 hour drive home?

Thanks for helping me not look like a n00b in front of pops... He's pretty skeptical of this whole "engine building" thing so I want to look like I know what I'm doing... :hammer:

 

[Green 91]

blocks dont wight to much, ive had to pick a couple up.

put it on some wood and carb board to soak any oil up. i put 2 engine blocks and a shit load of parts in the back of my 91 hatch and drove from new york to west vigina

 

[Toddnos]

you could pick it up by yourself...large tupperware container will be fine...good luck with that high compression block man!!! wish i had it....

 

[SOHC_STUDENT]

blocks dont wight to much, ive had to pick a couple up.

put it on some wood and carb board to soak any oil up. i put 2 engine blocks and a shit load of parts in the back of my 91 hatch and drove from new york to west vigina

you lifted them by yourself?

so maybe 50 pounds? 75? I dunno... anyone?

 

[SOHC_STUDENT]

you could pick it up by yourself...large tupperware container will be fine...good luck with that high compression block man!!! wish i had it....

thanks, preciate it... I'll eventually make a build thread. It's getting a crower stage 3 head and suzuki 42mm ITBs.

 

[carby]

A cylinder head weighs about 20-30 lbs so take from the below information and subtract the weight of the tranny. I'd say the block weighs approx 100lbs.


88-91 CRX/Civic engine weights:

CRX HF D15B6 - 195lbs (dry)
CRX/Civic DX D15B2 - 208lbs (dry)
CRX/Civic Si D16A6 - 219lbs (dry)

JDM DOHC ZC - 232lbs (dry)

JDM B16A - 309lbs (wet)

88-91 CRX/Civic L3 D-series transmission - 63lbs

 

[Green 91]

A cylinder head weighs about 20-30 lbs so take from the below information and subtract the weight of the tranny. I'd say the block weighs approx 100lbs.


88-91 CRX/Civic engine weights:

CRX HF D15B6 - 195lbs (dry)
CRX/Civic DX D15B2 - 208lbs (dry)
CRX/Civic Si D16A6 - 219lbs (dry)

JDM DOHC ZC - 232lbs (dry)

JDM B16A - 309lbs (wet)

88-91 CRX/Civic L3 D-series transmission - 63lbs

those are fully assembled. block wight roughly 60 to 80 lbs. yeah ive lifter my ZC block into the back of a F250(witch sits up high), dont get me wrong its heavy and ockward to lift

 

[carby]

those are fully assembled. block wight roughly 60 to 80 lbs. yeah ive lifter my ZC block into the back of a F250(witch sits up high), dont get me wrong its heavy and ockward to lift

This makes sense based on the full engine weight which includes the intake manifold and throttle body I forgot to subtract.

 

[ryan89crx]

minus the head and IM, you should be able to pick it up by yourself easy. shit, even with the head and IM it wouldnt be too hard

 

[jsi]

Me and a buddy lifted a complete A6 engine with tranny attached into the back of my pickup. Then loaded up complete D15B2 and D15B7 in there on the same trip. Yeah, it took some muscle but it's doable. I unloaded the D15s myself but needed help with the complete A6/tranny... I have a blown A1 block in my garage that i'm too attached to trash so i keep moving it around the garage every once in a while. 2 people for you, no problemo...

 

[Dibble]

I can pick a block up with one hand.

 

[ryan89crx]

I can pick a block up with one hand.

ya, bare blocks are light

 

[Dibble]

ya, bare blocks are light

werd

I got a d15b1 I use as a boat anker.

 

[Toddnos]

i can pick up two blocks with one hand...and my dad wil kick your dads asshole...

 

[sql_civic]

I usually throw the blocks in the back of my old mini-van leaning on its side. Bring something to plug up the water pipes and hoses as there may be coolant inside (making it even heavier). Maybe bring some rags and a screwdriver to stuff the holes.

 

[Toddnos]

Maybe bring some rags and a screwdriver to stuff the holes.

thats what she said!!

 

[BLK92_D16]

I picked up a Z6 block and threw in some phone books in the spare tire well and that was good enough... Plus some big pocket bubble wrap to insure in wouldn't move around on me.

 

[jsi]

...and my dad wil kick your dads asshole...

Maybe bring some rags and a screwdriver to stuff the holes.

That's it. Better be safe, huh? :thehump: