Main case weighs just 14 lbs. vs. 36 lbs. in cast iron. A Body tail weighs 6 lbs. vs. 18 lbs. in cast iron. '66-'69 B Body tail weighs 8 lbs. vs. 21 lbs. in cast iron. '70 - '74 B / E Body tail weighs 8 lbs. vs. 21 lbs. in cast iron. Sidecover weighs 2 lbs. vs. 5 lbs. in cast iron. It has extra ribbing inside. Main case countershaft bore is already bushed. Sidecover bores are bushed as well.