Difference Between Short and Long Block...
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Difference Between Short and Long Block...
...and which would you go with, and why :cheers:
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Re: Difference Between Short and Long Block... (Mean Green 2000)
I believe that traditionally a 'short block' was the bottom-end (block, pistons, crankshaft, connecting rods, oil pan, etc.) and the 'long block' was the short-block with heads, intake manifold, etc. I think there's an 'engine assembly' from GM for the Corvette that is a compete motor (long block with water pump, fuel intake system, computer, etc.) -- but I might be incorrect...
I would go with the short block if I could get away with it, but I don't know what your situation calls for.
--dc.
I would go with the short block if I could get away with it, but I don't know what your situation calls for.
--dc.
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Re: Difference Between Short and Long Block... (dmcantrell)
Short Block is the complete bottom end of the engine. This includes the rotating assembly (crankshaft, pistons, rods), block, and depending on vendor, a camshaft. The Long Block includes all of this PLUS heads.
Make sure you are comparing apples to apples when comparing short/long blocks of one engine builder to anohter as sometimes the parts included varies.
With LS1s, usually all Long/Short blocks are assuming you are giving your engine as a core which they would use the oil pan, front/rear covers, intake manifold, tbody, etc, on your new long/short block.
So which one should you go with.. Definitely a LONG block if you are looking for a complete motor. A shortblock isnt much without heads!
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Make sure you are comparing apples to apples when comparing short/long blocks of one engine builder to anohter as sometimes the parts included varies.
With LS1s, usually all Long/Short blocks are assuming you are giving your engine as a core which they would use the oil pan, front/rear covers, intake manifold, tbody, etc, on your new long/short block.
So which one should you go with.. Definitely a LONG block if you are looking for a complete motor. A shortblock isnt much without heads!
:D
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Re: Difference Between Short and Long Block... (MattG)
:cool: :cheers:
and Matt...check your IMs :D
and Matt...check your IMs :D
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Re: Difference Between Short and Long Block... (Mean Green 2000)
MG What are up to? :eek: We need to know :D
48g for the old car minus Used C5 mid 20Gs leaves alot of mods $ :yesnod:
48g for the old car minus Used C5 mid 20Gs leaves alot of mods $ :yesnod:
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Re: Difference Between Short and Long Block... (93Polo)
Just one of the possablities but I'm looking at cars right at 30k and using the rest on some kinda power adder :D
I've always loved the thought of an LPE TT setup and then again, a 427 would be awesome as well....and I'd like to have some left over for the appearance mods, etc :D
I've always loved the thought of an LPE TT setup and then again, a 427 would be awesome as well....and I'd like to have some left over for the appearance mods, etc :D
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Re: Difference Between Short and Long Block... (Mean Green 2000)
Mark,
I picked up pamplets from all the engine builder's/tuner's from the 50th. I'll give them to you next time I see you, if you like.
I like the Lingefelter stuff myself. It just looks like it should be there! :yesnod: :D
I picked up pamplets from all the engine builder's/tuner's from the 50th. I'll give them to you next time I see you, if you like.
I like the Lingefelter stuff myself. It just looks like it should be there! :yesnod: :D
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Re: Difference Between Short and Long Block... (VETTENV)
Mark,
I picked up pamplets from all the engine builder's/tuner's from the 50th. I'll give them to you next time I see you, if you like.
I like the Lingefelter stuff myself. It just looks like it should be there! :yesnod: :D
I picked up pamplets from all the engine builder's/tuner's from the 50th. I'll give them to you next time I see you, if you like.
I like the Lingefelter stuff myself. It just looks like it should be there! :yesnod: :D
they're damn prices have gone up though
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