b18a1 over heated engine savable?

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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Default b18a1 over heated engine savable?

i have a 92 integra that was overheated it melted the timing cover and warped the head and block- the head and block are savable and i am machineing them both i want to know if i should go ahead with build will the engine hold ? i am boreing it +.5 mm and turbo pistons for a turbo setup with eagle rods thanks tom
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Old May 22, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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anyone got opinions ? at all
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Old May 22, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I wouldnt risk it. you might have done some damage to the sleeves that might not be noticeable now but could show up when boosting. I would reuse the head but I would not feel confortable using the block.
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