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How hard is it to change your shortblock?

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  • Start date Start date Mar 2, 2010
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swl987

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I can't really safely go much further with my HP until I get a new shortblock. I just wanted to know how much work is involved. I put everything on my car pretty much except the gears. I'm not a mechanic and I struggled with a lot of it. If anybody who has done this can let me know what to expect I would appreciate it. thanks
 
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Well a shortblock is what a block with crank rods and pistons? Soooo..everything else you see when you pop your hood will have to be swapped. If you aren't a mechanic or know you stuff really well I would not mess with it lol.
 
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