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Originally Posted by MD Designs
Interesting. Thanks for the information. 
Wiki: A short block is the portion of the engine block below the head gasket but above the oil pan. An in-block cam engine will also include the camshaft and timing gear. The overhead cam style of engine will not include the aforementioned parts on the shortblock. A shortblock is usually purchased to upgrade the water jacket, piston size or bore. Assemblies typically include the crankshaft installed and balanced along with the main bearing. |
There is a saying in BMW land..
There's the right way
There's the wrong way
Then there is the BMW way. <<< they have always written there own rules LOL >>>>