Factory crate 3.6 motor still on pallet
08-02-2015, 04:27 PM
#16
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
Normally a short block means only the block with the rotating assembly. No heads. Long block is usually with heads but nothing else (no accesories like manifolds, alternator, PS pump, etc.).
I see one of the itmes is 24 head bolts, so this is just the block with the rotating assembly.
I see one of the itmes is 24 head bolts, so this is just the block with the rotating assembly.
08-02-2015, 04:30 PM
#17
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
08-02-2015, 08:45 PM
#18
So they basically have to order all the parts now and build you a motor ? What's a short block ? I guess they are using a lot of parts from your old motor like headers, exhaust manifolds, etc ? This motor is totally complete. including headers. The way they used to sell them.
08-03-2015, 12:02 AM
#20
Race Director
Omfg. That's one of the funniest things I've ever read on the interwebs.
A short block and a long block are the same engine in different stages of completion. A long block isn't "longer" than a short block.
Did your mechanic charge more to fit the "long block" into your engine bay, or to modify the short one to fit in your long car? If so, you got boned.
Wow.
Did your mechanic charge more to fit the "long block" into your engine bay, or to modify the short one to fit in your long car? If so, you got boned.
Wow.
08-03-2015, 12:32 AM
#22
Race Director
08-03-2015, 12:57 AM
#23
Race Director
08-03-2015, 02:36 AM
#24
Rennlist Member
The long block "crate" engine for the 996 is no longer available from the Porsche factory. They will sell you a short block engine for about $11K, which is the engine without the heads and any ancillaries. The additional labour ($12 to $15K I was quoted) is for work to the heads on the existing engine, and all the labour needed for an engine exchange, plus any ancillary parts that needed to be replaced or upgraded. It all adds up to a lot more than the price I paid for my 997 engine.
08-03-2015, 12:18 PM
#26
Three Wheelin'
08-04-2015, 10:48 AM
#27
On one hand it's funny... on the other it is depressing. I like to think that most folks are honest, but this reeks of "Let's buttf**k this guy, he's clueless."
08-05-2015, 10:39 AM
#30
The long block "crate" engine for the 996 is no longer available from the Porsche factory. They will sell you a short block engine for about $11K, which is the engine without the heads and any ancillaries.