Balance Point
09-22-2019, 07:23 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Balance Point
One of my winter options for storage is putting my C3 on my hoist for 5-6 months. I had my `96 Ranger Splash V8 project on the hoist all of last winter. No engine in it and no box on the back so it was only about 1800 lbs (estimated). I also have 4 stabilizer jacks that I used to help support the lifts arms. My Vette is approximately double the weight the Splash was and I also have some concerns about what hanging in the air will do to the C3 suspension. But my question here what is the front to rear balance point of a small block 350/auto? My guess is it's the actual halfway point if measuring bumper to bumper.. Anybody know for sure?
09-22-2019, 09:08 AM
#2
Race Director
pretty close to dead center. but it likes to be stored with it's weight on the wheels-suspension.
09-23-2019, 10:51 PM
#3
Le Mans Master
Take it to a truck stop and weigh it. Front axle, then rear axle, then all of it. I'd bet the weight distribution will be 55% on the front.