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mustang17 · 03-20-2001, 11:45 PM

In my search for a new engine I've noticed some builders do long blocks and some do short.

Are there any distinct advantages to either one?

The stock 5.0 block is a long block, correct?

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1995 GT Black sleeper
Edelbrock 6037 heads,Edelbrock proformer intake,Edelbrock cam, 70mm TB,75mm pro-m mass air,Taylor wires, Underdrive pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter
Flowmaster cat-back, Eibach pro rate springs
lower control arms
3.73 gear Centerforce clutch

03-20-2001, 11:45 PM	#1
mustang17 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Concord, MA, USA Posts: 264	Long block vs Short block? In my search for a new engine I've noticed some builders do long blocks and some do short. Are there any distinct advantages to either one? The stock 5.0 block is a long block, correct? ------------------ 1995 GT Black sleeper Edelbrock 6037 heads,Edelbrock proformer intake,Edelbrock cam, 70mm TB,75mm pro-m mass air,Taylor wires, Underdrive pulleys,Equal length headers,K&N filter Flowmaster cat-back, Eibach pro rate springs lower control arms 3.73 gear Centerforce clutch