to blockguard or not to blockguard?
05-10-2004, 03:21 PM
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to blockguard or not to blockguard?
hey, I have a b18c1 engine ...planing on running 12-15 psi and hopefully make 350whp. Anyway, I upgraded internals to: Eagle H Beam Rods, JE 9:1 81mm pistons, and ARP Headstuds. Now my only problem is should I install a blockguard or not? I have the blockguard already but theres only 1 shop locally here that hones cylinders and I jsut called them and they won't be able to have it done for another week because they are extremely busy. I can't wait another week,...my cars been in the shop for ages already. Will I be safe without a blockguard ? do i actually have to rehone my cylinder walls once installing a blockguard? :s
05-10-2004, 03:43 PM
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Re: to blockguard or not to blockguard? (z6)
I would never use a block guard. Try searching, there are lots of post about them. Just make sure your car is tuned well and you should be fine. If you get to a point where your worried about the sleeves then sleeve the block.
05-10-2004, 04:13 PM
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I talked to Larry @ endyne and he said that you need to have the cylinders honed and you need a deckplate to simulate the head being on the block as well as having everything up to normal operating engine temps for it to be properly installed.
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05-10-2004, 04:20 PM
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Re: to blockguard or not to blockguard? (Hella_JDM)
or you can just install the blockguard and have the machine shop bore it... i installed mine... banged it in... had it bored and honed... cylinders are all perfect;y round now... little word of advice install the bg below the deck surface... i did 3/8" with my ge blockguard as per golden eagle... this ensures no overheating...
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05-10-2004, 05:18 PM
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bump...this is a daily driver...will i be safe to run 15psi without a blockguard? i am gonna spend a lot of money on tuning and w hat not...
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Re: (z6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by z6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bump...this is a daily driver...will i be safe to run 15psi without a blockguard? i am gonna spend a lot of money on tuning and w hat not...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes you should be fine. I am planning on running around 15 psi (300whp goal) on my d16z6 with just rods/pistons and good tuning.
Yes you should be fine. I am planning on running around 15 psi (300whp goal) on my d16z6 with just rods/pistons and good tuning.
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Re: to blockguard or not to blockguard? (m R g S r)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by m R g S r »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How long have you guys been using these blockguards? Are your cars daily driven?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I drove around with a blockguard for a year now in hot *** Florida without any overheating problems.
I drove around with a blockguard for a year now in hot *** Florida without any overheating problems.
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