Long vs short

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JohnL

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1,763 posts

272 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2002
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I've heard of "Long" and "Short" Rover V8s - what's the difference?

John.

kevinday

12,287 posts

287 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2002
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A long motor includes more than a short motor. The short is generally just the bottom end, including the pistons, crank, block etc. but excluding the heads. The long motor includes the heads etc. perhaps it short be short and tall, not short and long!

JohnLow

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1,763 posts

272 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2002
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So essentially they're the same engine, just a "long" one is complete and a "short" one isn't?

marlboro

637 posts

278 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2002
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From what I understand a Long motor is a complete engine minus ancillaries such as fuel injection, alternator etc. The short motor is only the block, minus head. If you want the whole package then a turnkey motor is required.