long block vs. short block
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long block vs. short block
whats the difference between a long block and a short block? pros and cons? and what do i want for a mild street engine?
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It have nothing to do with the performance of the engine, it has to do with what comes with the engine.
A long block usually consists of a block, crank, rods, pistons, cam, lifters, pushrods, heads, valves, rockers, and a balancer.
A short block is usually just the block, crank, rods, and pistons.
As for a street engine, the setup I have in my sig is very streetable, a little on the obnoxious side, but I do drive it will little problems from it. I run a mixture of 1/3 93 octane gas and 2/3 E85 (which is roughly 105 octane), or I will run straight 100 octane race gas, but it is a drive to get race gas. I can run higher octane but prices and distance keep me away from it.
A long block usually consists of a block, crank, rods, pistons, cam, lifters, pushrods, heads, valves, rockers, and a balancer.
A short block is usually just the block, crank, rods, and pistons.
As for a street engine, the setup I have in my sig is very streetable, a little on the obnoxious side, but I do drive it will little problems from it. I run a mixture of 1/3 93 octane gas and 2/3 E85 (which is roughly 105 octane), or I will run straight 100 octane race gas, but it is a drive to get race gas. I can run higher octane but prices and distance keep me away from it.
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Originally Posted by 91CamaroRS305
It have nothing to do with the performance of the engine, it has to do with what comes with the engine.
A long block usually consists of a block, crank, rods, pistons, cam, lifters, pushrods, heads, valves, rockers, and a balancer.
A short block is usually just the block, crank, rods, and pistons.
A long block usually consists of a block, crank, rods, pistons, cam, lifters, pushrods, heads, valves, rockers, and a balancer.
A short block is usually just the block, crank, rods, and pistons.
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well that's good to know, so if i'm planning on having an engine built all i really need to get is a block and a rotating assembly.
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If you're plannig on having an engine built you really need to get some books to gain some understanding first. Otherwise chances are you are going to be taken for a ride.
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Originally Posted by Red Devil
If you're plannig on having an engine built you really need to get some books to gain some understanding first. Otherwise chances are you are going to be taken for a ride.
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If you just want a low power daily driver grab the longblock assembly, it will save you some cash.
If you want to have a motor 'built up' get the shortblock assembly. That way you wont end up buying 2 pairs of heads or 2 cams...
If you want to have a motor 'built up' get the shortblock assembly. That way you wont end up buying 2 pairs of heads or 2 cams...
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i'm looking for an easy 350-400hp
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For the 400hp mark you will need some carefull parts consideration. It's not hard to do you just have to get the right parts and the proper assembly.
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If you want a complete drop in engine, ready to go, except for a few minor things, then you buy a long block. If you already have good heads and induction system for an engine, then you buy a short block and install your parts to finish the engine.
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