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I > -----Original Message----- > From: Sarah and Patrick [mailto:……@…...net] > Sent: Friday, December 11, 1998 12:52 PM > To: citizen@msn.com > Subject: > > > I had a question and I thought you guys might be able to answer > it. What is > the start of a big block engine as far as what cubic inch? Is a 396 cubic > inch engine a big block or a small block? Whether or not an engine is a big block or not is determined by it's weight and external dimensions rather than cubic inch displacement. For example: A 400 cid Chevy is a small block but a 366 cid Chevy is a big block. Externally the 366 is one hundred pounds or so heavier and 4" taller, wider and, as I mentioned, heavier. It belongs to a family of Chevy engines to include the 396, 402, 427, 454 and 502. is a 351 cubic inch engine a > small or big block? A 351 Windsor is the largest member of a small block family which includes the 255, 289 and 302. The 351 Cleveland and 351 Modified engines are big blocks. The "351 Modified" means that it is a de-stroked 400 big block. If you can help with this It would be greatly > appreciated. > Thank you > Patrick > ******@******.net Hope that helps, Patrick Dave Schaffner A.S.E. Certified Master Auto Mechanic " " " Machinist " " Truck Mechanic " " Alternate Fuels |
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-----Original Message----- Thank you for the info I'll be getting back with you about ordering an eng. one last question (I didn't think to ask it before) is long block the same as big block? Mr. Reed, You're welcome, that's what I'm here for. No. A long block is any "special complete" engine minus outer items such as valve covers, flywheel, oil pan, timing cover, intake and exhaust manifolds and harmonic balancer. Generally, a short block is any long block engine minus internal components like cylinder head(s), oil pump, gaskets, lifters, sometimes timing components and camshaft. Short blocks are falling into disfavor because by the time you buy the short block and the mandatory lifters, gaskets, oil pump and such you end up spending more money than you would have spent buying a long block in the first place. Also if you buy the short block you may have to pay your mechanic more money to install it because it takes more time and then when it's all finished the engine warranty only covers the bottom (short) half of the engine. See, you've got to buy gaskets just to put it together. It would be nuts to put an engine in without a new oil pump. The camshaft warranty is no good without new lifters and besides it's just good policy, etc. You get the idea. A big block is a larger engine such as a 396,427 or 454 Chevy or a 460 Ford for cars or light trucks . Dave |
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This question comes out all the time so if you're wondering about what's the difference between a long block and a short block and a big and a long block… here it is. |
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