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honeybucket99 · 05-07-2011, 01:55 PM

Hey guys,
In preparing to have APF build the $6 million man motor (you know bigger, better, stronger, faster), I have been looking at short/long block options and had a question--

Is a longblock made complete with components from the stock/existing engine?

If not, Are the pieces you have to purchase the same from long block seller to long block seller? If so,

Can anyone list the parts?

Thanks, I have searched, but I am confused

S-eatin-grin · 05-07-2011, 02:39 PM

The "longblock" is just the whole motor put back together. Heads, valley cover, intake, cam and valvetrain, pulley system all bolted back on to the shortblock and ready for the coils, injectors, plugs and all the wiring, manifold, etc. You can get a shortblock job done and put everything else stock back on but most take the opportunity to upgrade the cam and valvetrain, maybe the clutch, maybe injectors and fuel pump, maybe a pulley here and there. Some also either have their heads ported or go with aftermarket heads...the more you do after just the shortblock...the more you approach your 6 million motor. CC performance will talk packages an prices with you...he does a lot of N/A builds. If you are already runnning FI consider CC, ETMC, ADM, WC Camaro, VA Speed, or JRE...can't tell you who to go with, they all have good reps...depending on where you live. I'm close enought to go with Jannetty (JRE) so I feel fortunate that I'm able to go to that shop!

honeybucket99 · 05-07-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

The "longblock" is just the whole motor put back together. Heads, valley cover, intake, cam and valvetrain, pulley system all bolted back on to the shortblock and ready for the coils, injectors, plugs and all the wiring, manifold, etc. You can get a shortblock job done and put everything else stock back on but most take the opportunity to upgrade the cam and valvetrain, maybe the clutch, maybe injectors and fuel pump, maybe a pulley here and there. Some also either have their heads ported or go with aftermarket heads...the more you do after just the shortblock...the more you approach your 6 million motor. CC performance will talk packages an prices with you...he does a lot of N/A builds. If you are already runnning FI consider CC, ETMC, ADM, WC Camaro, VA Speed, or JRE...can't tell you who to go with, they all have good reps...depending on where you live. I'm close enought to go with Jannetty (JRE) so I feel fortunate that I'm able to go to that shop!

If I understand you right, then it seems that the long block plus what I've already got excepting maybe gaskets etc. would complete everything. Is this right?

Z_Rocks · 05-07-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by honeybucket99

Hey guys,
In preparing to have APF build the $6 million man motor (you know bigger, better, stronger, faster), I have been looking at short/long block options and had a question--

Is a longblock made complete with components from the stock/existing engine?

If not, Are the pieces you have to purchase the same from long block seller to long block seller? If so,

Can anyone list the parts?

Thanks, I have searched, but I am confused

Will or John should be able to give you the info you need. Great Shop.

honeybucket99 · 05-07-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

Will or John should be able to give you the info you need. Great Shop.

I agree; I won't let anyone but John touch the car. I am just trying to figure this out. Does anyone know?

NEGXXIS · 05-08-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by honeybucket99

I agree; I won't let anyone but John touch the car. I am just trying to figure this out. Does anyone know?

Yeah, just call John..he can help you figure it out.
John will be doing the final tune on my car in a week or so....I cant wait to see the numbers

05-07-2011, 01:55 PM	#1
honeybucket99 Drives: 2SS/RS CGM CAMARO BEAST Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: carrollton, ga Posts: 425	long block Hey guys, In preparing to have APF build the $6 million man motor (you know bigger, better, stronger, faster), I have been looking at short/long block options and had a question-- Is a longblock made complete with components from the stock/existing engine? If not, Are the pieces you have to purchase the same from long block seller to long block seller? If so, Can anyone list the parts? Thanks, I have searched, but I am confused __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS; 418 stroker; JE Forged Pistons (offset wrist pin); Forged Crank; upgraded valvetrain; Custom Comp Cams Cam; Kenne Bell 2.8; ID 1000s; Aeromotive Fuel pump with return; ARH Long Tubes; Spec heavy duty clutch; 3" Magnaflow Cat Back; Nick Williams 102 mm Throttle Body; Tune fixed by Dave Steck; 815 HP and 14 mpg Upcoming-- Disintegrated drivetrain; Divorce if/when my wife catches on to my addiction

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05-07-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	The "longblock" is just the whole motor put back together. Heads, valley cover, intake, cam and valvetrain, pulley system all bolted back on to the shortblock and ready for the coils, injectors, plugs and all the wiring, manifold, etc. You can get a shortblock job done and put everything else stock back on but most take the opportunity to upgrade the cam and valvetrain, maybe the clutch, maybe injectors and fuel pump, maybe a pulley here and there. Some also either have their heads ported or go with aftermarket heads...the more you do after just the shortblock...the more you approach your 6 million motor. CC performance will talk packages an prices with you...he does a lot of N/A builds. If you are already runnning FI consider CC, ETMC, ADM, WC Camaro, VA Speed, or JRE...can't tell you who to go with, they all have good reps...depending on where you live. I'm close enought to go with Jannetty (JRE) so I feel fortunate that I'm able to go to that shop!