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.
Ear gauging is a way of stretching the piercing of an earlobe to larger diameters. These diameters can be a lot more than the original piercing, and go up to over an inch and more. It is usually carried out as a fashion statement, and to show that the recipient is 'cool'.