Long block or short block usually means how complete a replacement engine is, not the dimensions of the engine. Generally, a short block is just the engine block with the crank and pistons, but no heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, or accessories.These would come off the 'donor' engine you are taking out.Long block includes the heads, manifolds, oil pan. Crate engine is a complete engine.enerally, a short block is just the engine block with the crank and pistons, but no heads, intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, or accessories. These would come off the 'donor' engine you are taking out. Long block includes the heads, manifolds, oil pan.
The simple term ear piercing usually refers to an earlobe piercing, whereas piercings in the upper part of the external ear are often referred to as cartilage piercings. Cartilage piercings are more complex to perform than earlobe piercings and take longer to heal.
Stretching (body piercing) Stretching, in the context of body piercing, is the deliberate expansion of a healed piercing for the purpose of wearing certain types of jewelry. Ear piercings are the most commonly stretched piercings, with nasal septum piercings, tongue piercings and lip piercings/lip plates following close behind.