Engine block differences

[moparmaniac59]

OK,
I know this may sound like a stupid question, but what is the difference between a long block and short block. I am talking about a 440 here. I know I have a long block, but I've seen 440 short blocks listed for sale before and wondered what the difference was???




                                                               Matt B.

[Chryco Psycho]

440 short has no heads or intake

[6packCuda]

  Long block is a complete engine. Shortblock is just the block and rotating assembly.

[moparmaniac59]

Thanks Chryco. DUH, Now I really feel stupid!! But hey I know the difference now....which as far as the block goes.....it's NOTHING!!!



                                            Matt B.

[go-fish]

A medium block is a a short block with only one head on.











 

[moparmaniac59]

Oh now that there is funny, I don't care who you are!! And I guess a 'light' block would be a block less the crank & pistons!!



                                                          Matt B.

[bb71challenger]

I lightened a block one time. I ran it too long with the head gaskets blown and windowed the block. Nothing like trying to make it home while hearing 3 distinct booms coming about a minute apart. When you start out with 8 rods but make it home with only 5 you know you have a light block lol.