Whats the difference between long block and short block engines?
06-26-2003, 09:17 PM
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Whats the difference between long block and short block engines?
Can someone explain to me the difference between a long block and short block motor? Which one is better and do they both make the same amount of power?
06-26-2003, 09:23 PM
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Re: Whats the difference between long block and short block engines? (XViEtBoiX)
They are pretty much the same. You have to use a tape measure to tell the difference :D
Seriously though, a short block is typically ONLY the block, while a long block would be the block, head, and usually the tranny.
Seriously though, a short block is typically ONLY the block, while a long block would be the block, head, and usually the tranny.
06-26-2003, 09:24 PM
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Re: Whats the difference between long block and short block engines? (XViEtBoiX)
There is no difference in power between the two, it is more of a difference in the parts that will be provided with it. Both exclude a transmission, but the shortblock I feel would be for a person wanting to check and build with all new/different parts.
SHORT BLOCKS: from valve cover to oil pan, all internals, all the sensors on the block. no intake or exhaust manifold. no distributor
Complete LONG BLOCKS: a bare long block plus: complete intake manifold, throttle body, distributor, spark plug wires, alternator, powersteering pump, and exhaust manifold... sometimes the lower down pipe isnt included.
SHORT BLOCKS: from valve cover to oil pan, all internals, all the sensors on the block. no intake or exhaust manifold. no distributor
Complete LONG BLOCKS: a bare long block plus: complete intake manifold, throttle body, distributor, spark plug wires, alternator, powersteering pump, and exhaust manifold... sometimes the lower down pipe isnt included.
06-26-2003, 09:27 PM
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Re: Whats the difference between long block and short block engines? (INVALID)
shorty = no head, just block
long = head and block
nothing to do with manifolds, tranny, sensors, or distributors, etc.... just if there is a head or not..
no power differences.. just part of the engine itself
long = head and block
nothing to do with manifolds, tranny, sensors, or distributors, etc.... just if there is a head or not..
no power differences.. just part of the engine itself
06-27-2003, 06:39 PM
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Now, you should be carefull when buying a complete short block because different people have different definitions.
Most likely here in Honda_tech when someone sells a complete short block, it is pretty much everything under the head to the oil pan.
If you call up acura/honda and you order a brand new complete assembled b18c5 short block ($2100) it will be missing all the sensors and a few more things/...
Here;s how it would come to your door form Honda.... *this picture gives m chills*
Most likely here in Honda_tech when someone sells a complete short block, it is pretty much everything under the head to the oil pan.
If you call up acura/honda and you order a brand new complete assembled b18c5 short block ($2100) it will be missing all the sensors and a few more things/...
Here;s how it would come to your door form Honda.... *this picture gives m chills*
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06-27-2003, 06:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MagillaGorilla »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do they both include internals?</TD></TR></TABLE>
? explain? Both=?
? explain? Both=?
06-27-2003, 08:09 PM
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Re: (MagillaGorilla)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MagillaGorilla »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Both as in short and long block.
Do both, long block and short block come with internals? I expect them too but im not sure.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes, most would. If worst comes to worst...Just ask the seller. Hopefully they'd be honest and tell you. 
Do both, long block and short block come with internals? I expect them too but im not sure.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes, most would. If worst comes to worst...Just ask the seller. Hopefully they'd be honest and tell you.
06-27-2003, 09:12 PM
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Re: Whats the difference between long block and short block engines? (kommon_sense)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kommon_sense »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are pretty much the same. You have to use a tape measure to tell the difference :D
Seriously though, a short block is typically ONLY the block, while a long block would be the block, head, and usually the tranny.</TD></TR></TABLE>
long block includes tranny too? i thought you call complete swap if you include tranny.
Seriously though, a short block is typically ONLY the block, while a long block would be the block, head, and usually the tranny.</TD></TR></TABLE>
long block includes tranny too? i thought you call complete swap if you include tranny.
06-27-2003, 09:33 PM
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2 B 4 G10 my brothers integra type r block has that red color over his block number too. Thats just means it has 0 miles on it, right?
06-27-2003, 10:59 PM
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Re: (2 B 4GO10)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2 B 4GO10 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Now, you should be carefull when buying a complete short block because different people have different definitions.
Most likely here in Honda_tech when someone sells a complete short block, it is pretty much everything under the head to the oil pan.
If you call up acura/honda and you order a brand new complete assembled b18c5 short block ($2100) it will be missing all the sensors and a few more things/...
Here;s how it would come to your door form Honda.... *this picture gives m chills*
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So for $2100 you get just the block or the block and head?
Most likely here in Honda_tech when someone sells a complete short block, it is pretty much everything under the head to the oil pan.
If you call up acura/honda and you order a brand new complete assembled b18c5 short block ($2100) it will be missing all the sensors and a few more things/...
Here;s how it would come to your door form Honda.... *this picture gives m chills*
So for $2100 you get just the block or the block and head?
06-27-2003, 11:08 PM
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shot block= reciprocating assembly ONLY(typically, unless seller includes more), as in, block, crank, mains, rods, and pistons, assembled, etc. MAY include oil pump, oil pan, and rear main seal.
long block= complete engine assembly read to bolt onto tranny and into car ready to go.
That B18C5 was 2100 for short block.
long block= complete engine assembly read to bolt onto tranny and into car ready to go.
That B18C5 was 2100 for short block.
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