bertsb18hatch

ok i have a 85mm stock sleeve b20 block, golden eagle block guard, with shot peened rods, arp rod bolts, and arias custom 8.1cc dome top pistons. full port and polished gsr head,rocket motorsports valvesprings and retainers, omni flat faced valves, rocket motorsports m24x cams. i will be going with a set of itbs also. the compression will be between 14.5:1 and 15:1. i was planning on putting eagle rods in it,but someone told me the sleeves wouldnt hold up.can someone help me out with this. i dont wanna put anymore money in this project if the sleeves are going to crack any help would be appreciated.

bertsb18hatch

noone?

0Golden Eagle

b20 sleeves are known for cracking and we have seen them crack with just high compression and with you taking them to 85 i have to agree that they will probably crack

bertsb18hatch

ok thanks

DEPintheCurve

So if I'm looking to build with 85mm, should I get the block sleeved?

0Golden Eagle

yes