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Originally Posted by dicker
Short block is the block, crank pistons etc etc. Long block is a short block with a head on it.
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Originally Posted by MD Designs
Yep, that is my understanding as well.  |
American iron / old school consider Short block with all rotating internals installed..
BMW does not have that ..BMW's short block consists of an aluminum hump with absolutly not one additional part not even the dowels. they supply a box with the pistons that were fitted ( measured and matched to bore) for the technician to install. , no crank,no rods, no bearings, nothing, nada, zilch...
BMW does not have a long block per-say.. they call it an exchange engine.. head installed comes with valve cover to oil pan sans any accessories or intake/ exhaust manifold. The timing gear comes installed already..