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Short block ...... Big block?

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by Dougthe37th, May 3, 2011.

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    Dougthe37th

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    Hi,
    I'm kinda new at this whole engine game and wanting to rebuild a V8 for my vt commodore just reading around some post and can someone tell me the diff between a short block and a big block???? thanks
     
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    acarmody

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    Do you mean short block and a long block? Or small block and big block?
     
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    Jonesy484

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    I think he want the difference between all 4
     
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    Short Block - Block, crank, conrods, pistons, rings, bearings etc all assembled. Basically the bottom half.

    Long Block - A Short Block plus heads, cam, push rods rockers etc all assembled. Basically the whole motor, minus bolt ons.


    Small Block - Refers to the engine displacement, smaller displacement - 304/308ci, 307ci, 327ci, 350ci, etc,

    Big Block - Large displacement engines - 454ci, 522ci, 572ci etc... All different sizes, different makes...


    Thats a rough idea, want more details google each one.. :thumbsup:
     
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