Definitions of Long blocks and short blocks

[Jammin Joel]

All,

When browsing E-bay I see alot of people selling, what they describe as long blocks or short blocks.. I am guessing the shot block is the block and rotating assembly only, where as the long block is all that plus heads. Or is a long block complete motor from intake to oil pan and all accessories?

[Domeskilla]

See it differs with people. The right longblock is head to pan.. but some ppl have im/tb/etc. on them, but if you goto a shop and ask for a long block ,its basically a complete block with heads. A short block is just a complete block.

[farmtruc]

that's right yo!!!