Assembled Short Block Crate Engines

Purchasing a short block eliminates downtime and preparation required when a machine shop needs to prepare the block or balance the rotating assembly in order for an engine to be built properly. With a short block, the rest of the engine can be built at your pace.

Purchasing a short block instead of a long block or complete engine allows you the freedom to choose the camshaft, cylinder heads, intake manifold, and other components to build an engine your way. This allows you to match the engine to the vehicle's needs.

A short block engine, whether a 4 cylinder or small block V8, is an engine block that has been assembled with the rotating assembly. This includes the block (either a new casting or refurbished core), crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, rings, and bearings. In some short blocks, the camshaft, timing set, timing cover, and oil pan can be included. A short block does not include the cylinder head(s). When the cylinder head(s) are included and installed, the short block becomes a "long block". Short block engines are an option when you want to build an engine without having to balance the rotating assembly or do machine work on the block. The rest of the parts needed to complete an engine build can be assembled without machine work or balancing.

When researching short block engines for sale, there are many options but only one clear destination for your purchase. JEGS short block engines for Dodge, Chrysler, Chevy (including Vortec), Ford, and more are built by the top manufacturers in the industry and include peace-of-mind warranties. With over 60 years in the business, we are here to help you with your next engine project.

Contact a JEGS expert who is ready to answer your questions and help you find the short block engine and components that you need for your next performance and racing powerplant project.