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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Stupid question here, Did the 93 model come with a short or long block motor. I thought it was a sort block, but have friend who says it's a long block
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by lilredc4
Stupid question here, Did the 93 model come with a short or long block motor. I thought it was a sort block, but have friend who says it's a long block
All vettes come with complete motors.

A short block is the block, crank, pistons, yada, yada.

A long block is a short block that has the heads installed already. May come with more pieces.

Mike
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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I wouldn't listen to your friend on important matters about the mechanics of your car from now on..:..D..WW

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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by WW7
I wouldn't listen to your friend on important matters about the mechanics of your car from now on..:..D..WW
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
All vettes come with complete motors.

A short block is the block, crank, pistons, yada, yada.

A long block is a short block that has the heads installed already. May come with more pieces.

Mike
Boy really feel supid now, go ahead guy's flame suit on.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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You friend probably meant small block.....

At least I hope he did..however, your friend was closer than you were unless your chariot is like the folks from Sleepy Hollow, Headless.

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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lilredc4
Boy really feel supid now, go ahead guy's flame suit on.
No flame suit needed. You posted up a legitimate question and I respect that. We are all here to learn. Stick around, we will help you with all the mods you want to do to your vette. Lots of knowlageble people willing to help. I have learned tons here. The people that have helped me to understand my vette better have been Agent 86, Rodj, JFB, cuisenartvette, PRLX,
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Edit..And aboatguy. If you have any opti issues Aboatguy is the man.
Aboatguy.. I enjoy reading your posts. I have learned tons from you. Thankx.

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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
No flame suit needed. You posted up a legitimate question and I respect that. We are all here to learn. Stick around, we will help you with all the mods you want to do to your vette. Lots of knowlageble people willing to help. I have learned tons here. The people that have helped me to understand my vette better have been Agent 86, Rodj, JFB, cuisenartvette, PRLX,
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Edit..And aboatguy. If you have any opti issues Aboatguy is the man.
Aboatguy.. I enjoy reading your posts. I have learned tons from you. Thankx.
Thanks Mike however, I know nothing about opti issues...I've haven't broken one yet....
However, I have a couple of 7200+ rpm datalogs (more 3rd gear pulls...I wasn't driving this time...I try to stop right around 7K)
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