Difference between Long and Short-Block

[supra_89_vang]

I am think of purchasing a short block with the lower block complete. Can I put a long block Head on a short block or do I need short block head? What are all the same parts or different parts do I need if I am changing from a long block to a short block?

Thanks

 

[BorHor]

HAha. Okay. All short and long block means is what comes with the engine. Generally a short block is just the block and maybe the stuff inside (?) . Long block is the engine and head. I think.. haha.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

:rofl:

Usually a short block is just the block and pistons, maybe the head yatta yatta. When people say long block they usually rfer to a complete engine, or at least an engine with the head on.

 

[suprahero]

as usual Boris is correct. Short block has internals and long block has head and everything else unless noted otherwise.

 

[bryanintexas]

HAha. Okay. All short and long block means is what comes with the engine. Generally a short block is just the block and maybe the stuff inside (?) . Long block is the engine and head. I think.. haha.

A block w/ no internals is a "bare block" :biglaugh:

 

[supra_89_vang]

thanks all.

 

[MassSupra89]

No, no you're doing it backwards. You wanna switch to the longblock, so much more torque.

 

[MKIIINA]

as usual Boris is correct. Short block has internals and long block has head and everything else unless noted otherwise.

agreed but i usually quote short block with the head. maybe im just generous long block is (in my mind) a nearly ready to drop in motor (manifolds attached and all)

 

[Doward]

I'm with MKIIINA - technically, a long block is JUST the shortblock + the head(s).

I call a longblock, the shortblock + head(s) + tins (valve cover(s), oil pan, timing cover(s)) - basically everything minus 'accessories': Altenator, power steering pump, a/c, etc

 

[suprarich]

yes - short blok is usually block, pistons, rods.

Long block - short block + head + oil pump + oil pan

Engine Assembly - long block + intake, exhaust, pullies, turbo, ect. like you find on e-bay

Complete engine - should be everything right down to the wire harness.