trying to find out the diff. between a short block or long block

grimerley · 08-29-2009

im trying to find out what the diff is between the 2

2J95GT · 08-29-2009

I guess that depends on why you want to know....are you looking at buying a new engine?

if so a long block should include cam, timing chain, and heads. where as a short block does not.

ITLRUN · 08-29-2009

A short block is, just the block with internals. Where as a long block, is the block with internals and includes the heads with no intake, Mike. SCT Tuner.

Bullitt95 · 08-30-2009

Short block = Engine block + crank/rods/pistons + oil pump + oil pan
Long block = Short block + cam/lifters + timing set + timing cover + heads + valvetrain + valve covers

grimerley · 08-31-2009

o ok so no diff. in the actual block just one comes with more and the other dont thanks guys thats what i need to know ya and im looking to buy a new engine thinking of a 347 stroker motor

302Feen · 08-31-2009

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Originally Posted by grimerley

o ok so no diff. in the actual block just one comes with more and the other dont thanks guys thats what i need to know ya and im looking to buy a new engine thinking of a 347 stroker motor

Buy a 347 short block so you can pick the heads/intake/cam that you want. If you can find a long block with the heads that you already want, then get it. You save a little money getting a long block over a short block.

**EagleAutosports** · 08-31-2009

Plenty of places you can get a long block from.

Bennett Racing 800.240.7223

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