The Long and Short of it?

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The Dan

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I have a (dumb) question that I really want the answer to. What is the difference between a 302 long block and a 302 short block. Is it the obvious, one is just longer than the other? What makes up the major differences? And, if you were to replace a 289 with a 302 in a 65 Fastback, which would you need/have to use?

Inquiring mind wants to know.

 

302 coupe

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a long block is assembly with heads and valvetrain installed
a short block does not

 

RajunCajun

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maybe a comparison picture will help ya more
Short Block:


Long Block:

 

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T

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Rajun,

Thank you for the visual. I finally get it!

 

Max Power

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Since you didn't know that, can I talk you into selling me that fastback for $300?

 

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Max, if we all could be so knowledgeable!