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whitesswj · 03-02-2004, 11:37 PM

Ok what is the absolute truth about small block and big block?
What is the differance?

I've always been told that small is block only no heads
and big block is the heads and pistons, crank shaft, rods.

someone give it to me straight!

sswj

CHEVYE · 03-02-2004, 11:44 PM

sounds to me like your trying to find the difference between short block (no heads/intake) or a long block (cam, heads, intake and all) does that sound right?

PanelDeland · 03-02-2004, 11:48 PM

Small block is the family of engines.They range from the 265 to the 400.
Big block is a different series of engine ranging from 396 to 572 (Factory)

whitesswj · 03-02-2004, 11:51 PM

got it panel and chev you're right what is the dirrerance???

whitesswj · 03-02-2004, 11:52 PM

diff sounds like i'm from arkansas..... wait, i am....... in a southern accent, can ya'll tell me wahat tha drrrfnce be?

special70gmc · 03-02-2004, 11:54 PM

big

special70gmc · 03-02-2004, 11:55 PM

small

Razor454 · 03-02-2004, 11:58 PM

(In a Chevy) Small blocks and big blocks are very different. Nothing internally in each is interchangeable. Big blocks are about 1 inch longer in the block and have much larger crank journals, connecting rods and heads. You will know when you see a big block Chevy engine; your jaw should drop when you see a small block and big block next to each other.

whitesswj · 03-03-2004, 12:01 AM

ok so what is the differance between a short and long?? that is the real question!!!

Perchjerker · 03-03-2004, 12:08 AM

They are exactly as CHEVYE stated above. The short block is only the block, crank, rods and pistons.
A long block includes the heads, valves and springs and, in some cases, the intake manifold.

CHEVYE · 03-03-2004, 12:22 AM

got a short block for sale right now if you need one!

bpmcgee · 03-03-2004, 12:26 AM

A short block is what CheyE has for sale right now.

A long block is what you'll need to assemble before you put it in your truck!

Brian

Castiron9 · 03-03-2004, 03:07 AM

BIG.....BLOCK...........

whitesswj · 03-03-2004, 03:18 AM

sorry chev buying a 350 crate long block tomarrow for $200.00 but thanks anyways

boraxman · 03-03-2004, 11:16 AM

200 souunds like a great deal!

whitesswj · 03-03-2004, 01:37 PM

you darnd right

**John Fabris** · 03-03-2004, 02:02 PM

When you say a short block, it is engine minus the heads. If you add heads, you now have a long block.

CHEVYE · 03-03-2004, 02:54 PM

200 bones i wouldn`t blame you one bit

whitesswj · 03-03-2004, 05:18 PM

can't wait to get it tonight, will put some pics up!!

71402BB · 03-03-2004, 05:24 PM

hey, do you think you could give us a little info bout that 200 long block your picking up? stock engine, modified, ect... thanks

whitesswj · 03-03-2004, 05:50 PM

its a 350 Crate engine from an ARkansas maker. i'm getting it for 2 bills. its a long block hehe! will find out later about the boring of it and some pics! hehe
this will be the second project i've gottne into. first replaceing the front clip and then the idea of putting the 350 in while the clip is off.!!

sswj

duke68ss · 03-03-2004, 09:36 PM

Can't beat this... BIG inch small block..

MAC67 · 03-03-2004, 10:03 PM

no replacement for displacement , aint nuthin like a thumpin bigblock huffin through open headers , arff , think im gonna go pull my exhaust

03-02-2004, 11:37 PM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	small or big block?? Ok what is the absolute truth about small block and big block? What is the differance? I've always been told that small is block only no heads and big block is the heads and pistons, crank shaft, rods. someone give it to me straight! sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-02-2004, 11:48 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Small block is the family of engines.They range from the 265 to the 400. Big block is a different series of engine ranging from 396 to 572 (Factory) __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-02-2004, 11:51 PM	#4
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	got it panel and chev you're right what is the dirrerance??? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-02-2004, 11:52 PM	#5
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	diff sounds like i'm from arkansas..... wait, i am....... in a southern accent, can ya'll tell me wahat tha drrrfnce be? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

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03-02-2004, 11:44 PM	#2
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	sounds to me like your trying to find the difference between short block (no heads/intake) or a long block (cam, heads, intake and all) does that sound right?

03-02-2004, 11:55 PM	#7
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	small Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

03-02-2004, 11:58 PM	#8
Razor454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stokesdale, North Carolina Posts: 341	(In a Chevy) Small blocks and big blocks are very different. Nothing internally in each is interchangeable. Big blocks are about 1 inch longer in the block and have much larger crank journals, connecting rods and heads. You will know when you see a big block Chevy engine; your jaw should drop when you see a small block and big block next to each other.

03-03-2004, 12:01 AM	#9
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	ok so what is the differance between a short and long?? that is the real question!!! __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-03-2004, 12:08 AM	#10
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	They are exactly as CHEVYE stated above. The short block is only the block, crank, rods and pistons. A long block includes the heads, valves and springs and, in some cases, the intake manifold. __________________ Rather be fishin'

03-03-2004, 12:22 AM	#11
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	got a short block for sale right now if you need one!

03-03-2004, 12:26 AM	#12
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	A short block is what CheyE has for sale right now. A long block is what you'll need to assemble before you put it in your truck! Brian

03-03-2004, 03:07 AM	#13
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03-03-2004, 03:18 AM	#14
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	sorry chev buying a 350 crate long block tomarrow for $200.00 but thanks anyways __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-03-2004, 11:16 AM	#15
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	200 souunds like a great deal! __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351



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03-03-2004, 01:37 PM	#16
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	you darnd right __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-03-2004, 02:02 PM	#17
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	When you say a short block, it is engine minus the heads. If you add heads, you now have a long block. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

03-03-2004, 02:54 PM	#18
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	200 bones i wouldn`t blame you one bit

03-03-2004, 05:18 PM	#19
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	can't wait to get it tonight, will put some pics up!! __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-03-2004, 05:24 PM	#20
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03-03-2004, 05:50 PM	#21
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	its a 350 Crate engine from an ARkansas maker. i'm getting it for 2 bills. its a long block hehe! will find out later about the boring of it and some pics! hehe this will be the second project i've gottne into. first replaceing the front clip and then the idea of putting the 350 in while the clip is off.!! sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-03-2004, 09:36 PM	#22
duke68ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 104	Can't beat this... BIG inch small block.. Attached Images

03-03-2004, 10:03 PM	#23
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	no replacement for displacement , aint nuthin like a thumpin bigblock huffin through open headers , arff , think im gonna go pull my exhaust

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