Re: The long and short of blocks

[ChrisBourk@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 98-10-03 00:02:48 EDT, you write:

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 Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1998 11:54:17 +0800 (SGT)
 From: Yap Kam Chung <barista@domain.elided>
 Subject: What's a longblock?
 
 Pardon my ignorance, but what's a longblock and shortblock? What are their
 inherent differences?
 
 Thanks for any enlightenment.
 
 Cheers
 
 K C Yap
 barista@domain.elided
 E34 530i Diamondschwarz w/JimC chip >>

K C,

Last I heard:
                       1) Short block = engine block with all rotating and
rocipricating units installed
                       2) Long block = same as above with the addition of the
complete cylinder head installed.

Neither one comes with any accessories - intake, exhaust, water pump,
generator, ac.

1) is good for rods going through the side of the block because of a spun
bearing.

2) is a good choice if you sink a valve

There are other ways to repair these problem but doing it this way is the
fastest.

Christopher

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