Weight of new 5 speed automatics

StillOutThere · Post by **StillOutThere** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:02 pm

I'm swapping a 5.7L hemi and 5speed auto from an '03 Dodge Ram into a '57 DeSoto hardtop. This is going to require a frame clip and am having Martz chassis builders (PA) build it and need to know the weight of the engine and transmission to get proper ride height. Am estimating the weight of the engine with accessories at 525 lbs. and think that quite accurate.
Does anyone have an accurate weight for the 5 speed automatic? Perhaps a shipping weight for a replacement trans from Mopar? Any help appreciated. Thanks.

hemidup · Post by **hemidup** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:58 pm

The motor itself weighs close to 485 lbs. Add about another 125+ lbs for the tranny.

StillOutThere · Post by **StillOutThere** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:20 pm

Thank you for the RAPID response!

Wayne (StillOutThere)