An amature's Engine and some suspension questions...

[Josh Clark <joshc@garden.net>]

Hello all,
I have been wondering for a while now what exactly is the difference is
between a long block and short block with piston sizes and what the piston
does in each of the engines.  I also would like to know what increasing the
bore does just to be sure.  I suppose it just involves increasing the size
diameter of the cylinder, right?  
Now for the suspension request for advice.  I have the opportunitity to buy
a coil over/threaded shocks from Europe at a great price such as Jamex or
Spax's setups.  I will either get them or Konis and Neuspeed race springs. 
OK this is the debate: the Jamex/Spax spring rates are only 200(Spax)-230
(Jamex) fr and 150(Spax)-170(Jamex) rear whereas the Neuspeed reates are
somethin in the 300-400lb rate for the front and rear.  I need some advice
on which I would be better off getting.  The Jamex would cost me about $700 
($900-$1000 for the rest of the world =) and the Spax would be about $500. 
They apeal to me because of the infinite adjustment and lowering.  I think
they have spring rates higher as well which I will need to inquire about. 
Thank you,
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