short block and long block

[drated]

when talkin about the engine and people mention the short block or a long block for sale what does this include ? or what does it mean

[dupac->]

the short block engine is normally just the block with pistons and a crank, and no heads or intake. Short block refers to the engine in its most basic form.

the long block is as close to full engine assembly, pretty much "ready to run" its the complete engine as it would be pulled from its functional space. Manifold, accessories and wiring intact thats from my understanding? but yea im sure more ppl could maybe add more? but something along them lines

[vinnY]

dupac is right
short block = everything from the head down minus gearbox(usually)
long block = everything minus gearbox(usually)

[drated]

so this is basically just the engine right ? but in the sense of short block its just the head and block without gearbox and long block includes intake and wot not ?

[vinnY]

short block does not include the head, its everything below the head i.e. bottom end only

[dupac->]

short = block and the internals.

long = block + head + internals intake and so on..


long block is more complete..

short block doesnt get you much unless you're reall yonlt after the block..

lol couldnt be any clearer