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Old Mar 28, 2001 | 05:59 PM
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long, short block

whats the diff.? is one better than the other? please explain.....

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Old Mar 28, 2001 | 07:30 PM
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Shortblock is the term used to describe a bare block with the bearings, crank, rods, and pistons installed. A long block is everything else installed up to the intake manifold and maybe beyond.
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