Shortblock vs Longblock

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Oct 7, 2005 | 02:12 PM

Kwman

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Shortblock vs Longblock

Answered. please forgive my ignorance.

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Oct 7, 2005 | 02:15 PM

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shortblock = block with internals pistons crank etc
longblock = block with internals + head

Oct 7, 2005 | 02:15 PM

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In a nutshell, shortblock is a full motor without heads, longblock is a full motor with heads.

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Oct 7, 2005 | 02:42 PM

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its not a motor. so thats not right

Oct 7, 2005 | 04:53 PM

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Figured. I thoughts that what it meant, but just wanted to verify for discussion. Thanks guys! I'm gonna go change my blinker fluid.

Oct 7, 2005 | 05:18 PM

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One is short (everything below the headgasket), and one is long (includes head+bottom end).

This should be in the newbie forums.

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