can be pushed easily from the back after removal of the kick panel.

the extra weight of the cyl is i would estimate 75 to 100 #. i notice that on a big dip in the road the car has a tendency to bottom out a little more than is normal. not a big prob but noticalbe. i am pretty sure the 300 carries stiffer springs. i dont know if the euro stick 300 has a different part number but if it did that might be perfect for me since my car is a stick. the other things in a 300 that add weight such as power sunroof, power mirror, power seats and automaitc ac control would prob add up to less than 50# i would think. the book lists the 300 as being about 200# heavier total. most of that i think would be in the engine and automatic tranny.

good fun! good luck in sorting your frankenbenz!

tom w

ps on the female thing... i have six sisters and four daughters... many of them are very mechanically inclined... but unfortunately for me dont do it much. my only son is not particularly mech inclined but can do things if he puts his mind to it. my oldest daughter is extremely mechanically inclined... but she is not putting it to use... she is wasting her life as a pediatrician! (that is a sarcastic joke in case anyone is thinking to take offense).

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.