Long or short block?

[rockmax77]

Do i have a long or short block in my 97 2-door tahoe? Whats the difference?

 

[livingez_123]

Wow, i didn't think that question was even possible. OK, a short block is the just the block, crank, pistons and rods all assembled, you install the heads, cam, lifters, timing set.......etc. A long block is a complete engine minus all of the accessory drives, intake, and sometimes oil pan because they are used from your current engine.

 

[Jerky Arm Ape]

^ x2
I'm not sure who came up with the terminology but livingez_123 is right.
Long block vs. short block vs. turn key engine is a description of the state of engine assembly.

Far different than small block vs. big block.
Incase you don't know you should have a small block 5.7L

 

[rockmax77]

Im not as stupid about mechanics as livingez_123 just made me look, im just looking for a exchange motor and there were two options, one long block and one short block. I just didn't know the difference, but now i do thanks

 

[foxracer025]

Short block is cheaper than long block...