Long Block question
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From: TEMECULA CA
Long Block question
I just purchased my first corvette. A 1988. It has a rebuilt engine in it. The paper work from the shop states that its a new "Long Block". I imagine that there would be something on the engine that would elude me to what the specs are on the engine.
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Pro
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From: Cheltenham, England
Dont know if its the same in the US but over here a "long block" usually means a rebuilt motor with all the ancillary's, starter, alternator, fuel system etc, as opposed to "short block" which is basically just the block with the internal's.
Drifting
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From: Reno Nevada
To the OP: there's really not much to identify what was used in the rebuilt without any documentation. Pistons, cam, and internals are just a guess. As long as you have good vacuum, and it runs properly just be happy. Get a scanner, or cable to connect to a laptop to check devices for proper operation.
This board alone is a huge resource of individuals with lots of experience with these cars.
Race Director
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Here, a short block is the engine without the heads or any accessories, usually includes cam and lifters, possibly a pan. Long block is the same but with heads, no accessories, manifolds or tin. Does it have the aluminum heads? Unless otherwise specified, they are usually just your basic passenger car or truck engine.
Le Mans Master
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From: South-central Missouri
To the OP: there's really not much to identify what was used in the rebuilt without any documentation. Pistons, cam, and internals are just a guess. As long as you have good vacuum, and it runs properly just be happy. Get a scanner, or cable to connect to a laptop to check devices for proper operation.
To the OP: I would only add too that there are "rebuilds" and there are "rebuilds":
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From: Park City Utah
This is a SHORT BLOCK
This is a LONG BLOCK
OP, I doubt that there are any useful identifying features or numbers on the block. If I were you, I'd confirm that it has stock Corvette heads, and then put a dial indicator on a rocker to see the cam lift. My guess is that it's yer basic "GM 260hp" engine (popular, cheap, similar to your original motor).
This is a LONG BLOCK
OP, I doubt that there are any useful identifying features or numbers on the block. If I were you, I'd confirm that it has stock Corvette heads, and then put a dial indicator on a rocker to see the cam lift. My guess is that it's yer basic "GM 260hp" engine (popular, cheap, similar to your original motor).
