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Motorhead350
07-07-2011, 09:07 AM
I need to know how tall, long and wide a our short block engine is. The reason is because I am making a drive from NJ, to Chicago... on the way back someone is selling a short block in Detroit. I won't be in the Marauder, I'll be in a Nissan Altima. I don't know if I can actually fit this short block in the trunk or back seat. So I'll measure the car when I get to it.

If anyone has a link or can measure a short block that's outta the car, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!
Joe Walsh
07-07-2011, 09:16 AM
Dom, The shortblock (no cylinder heads) is actually very small on these modular engines.
Should be able to fit it in most sedan's trunks.
Now lifting it over and into the trunk.....that's another matter.
(When the heads are bolted on...that's what makes the engine so huge.)
RacerX
07-07-2011, 09:20 AM
Here you go nubanator! :D

http://www.sullivanperformance.com/YVS450/tech/tech1.htm
Motorhead350
07-07-2011, 09:53 AM
Dom, The shortblock (no cylinder heads) is actually very small on these modular engines.
Should be able to fit it in most sedan's trunks.
Now lifting it over and into the trunk.....that's another matter.
(When the heads are bolted on...that's what makes the engine so huge.)

Yes I am fully aware of that. I've lifted an short block into a truck with another set of hands this past winter, NO FUN ON ICE! I'll bring something so I do not scratch the bumper when loading it in. I know how small it looks, I just wanna measure the car and know the engine for sure. I don't wanna waste a few hours going off route and gas money just to find out I cannot load it. I must know for sure.


Here you go nubanator! :D

http://www.sullivanperformance.com/YVS450/tech/tech1.htm

I don't see any measurements for the short block, just the whole engine, unless I overlooked something. It's a start.

Thanks! :D
RacerX
07-07-2011, 10:01 AM
Hmmm... you're right, Joe's got it covered anyhoo.
Joe Walsh
07-07-2011, 10:27 AM
http://www.fordracingparts.com/2011-catalog/

Check out pages 60-61.
Motorhead350
07-07-2011, 10:36 AM
28 in length, is deck height the short block height? A little over 11 inches?

I guess I can ballpark the width with mine.
Joe Walsh
07-07-2011, 10:45 AM
28 in length, is deck height the short block height? A little over 11 inches?

I guess I can ballpark the width with mine.

No,
Deck height is measured from crank centerline to the block/cylinder head mating surface (deck).
Will the short block that you are buying have an oil pan on it.?
Motorhead350
07-07-2011, 10:52 AM
No,
Deck height is measured from crank centerline to the block/cylinder head mating surface (deck).
Will the short block that you are buying have an oil pan on it.?

Yes it will. I am guessing it will be a difference of five inches, crank to drain plug?
DOOM
07-07-2011, 12:06 PM
I need to know how tall, long and wide

Thats what she said.
DOOM
07-07-2011, 12:08 PM
A little over 11 inches? :eek:

Thats what she said. :cool4: :beer:
CBT
07-07-2011, 12:25 PM
I am guessing it will be a difference of five inches, crank to drain plug?

That's what she said :alone:
RacerX
07-07-2011, 12:28 PM
Yes it will. I am guessing it will be a difference of five inches, crank to drain plug?
That's a long taint!;)
DOOM
07-07-2011, 12:30 PM
That's a long taint!;)

:agree: :puke:
Spectragod
07-07-2011, 03:25 PM
Just drop you car off @ Lidio's place in the D, let him take care of it for you.
J-MAN
07-07-2011, 04:59 PM
Just drop you car off @ Lidio's place in the D, let him take care of it for you.

Better yet drop it off a few miles farther East.
justbob
07-08-2011, 05:26 AM
I'll call you after work with all the measurements.