Just a question but what exactly is a short block ? Ive searched i didnt really find anything in here and at ams i looked at there kit but they dont really explain anything. So what exactly is a short block and what are the benefits ?

 

bottom end of the motor..

 

Short Block = Block (Usually with internals)

Long Block = Block + Head (usably with internals)

EDIT: Did a google search for short block and here is what i got from Wiki.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_block

 

pistons, rods, crank, block.

 

bottom end i.e pistons, rods, crank

 

Ohh so its just pretty much a rebuild of your motor. Can be stock or you can go all out what ever your choice being. And if i you go long block its a full top and bottom rebuild. I see, i see. But why not just say bottom end rebuild, etc ?

 

Ahh i see tom tom thank you. I was just unsure what it was seeing my friend was looking at one. I wanted to find out before he got ahead of himself which he was seeing hes driving a srt-4 and its brand new so i dont think its time for that yet.

 

It's not necessarily a rebuild. Your engine's bottom end as it sits right now is a short block and the whole thing is a long block. You can order a factory short block from Mitsubishi. Same thing you have in the car right now.

Hope this helps.

 

People use the term short block when they are refering to a block with internals. It can be a stock bottom end or built bottom end, but the term short block is used to have an idea what they describing. Long block means it's both the block and head, again either stock or built or mixed. Sometimes long blocks will include intake and exhaust manifolds, alternators, sensors, etc.. other times they won't, it all depends on the description associated with the term long block.

 

Thanks guys i see what your saying. Just a way they describe as to which part they'll be rebuilding or modifying.