Building bottom end. Is this really needed?
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 462
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA, USA
Building bottom end. Is this really needed?
So I have decided it is time to build the bottom end.
I have chosen Ross Forged Pistons, Crower Rods, all new bearings etc etc.
Now the shop that is building it recommends that they Blue print the engine. They want $1000 to just do that. How necessary is it to blue print the engine. Is it worth the extra $1k? Most shops dont even do this I hear.
[Modified by TurboIntegra, 7:50 PM 10/22/2001]
I have chosen Ross Forged Pistons, Crower Rods, all new bearings etc etc.
Now the shop that is building it recommends that they Blue print the engine. They want $1000 to just do that. How necessary is it to blue print the engine. Is it worth the extra $1k? Most shops dont even do this I hear.
[Modified by TurboIntegra, 7:50 PM 10/22/2001]
New User
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,344
Likes: 0
From: MI, USA
Re: Building bottom end. Is this really needed? (TurboIntegra)
Nah, I think they are trying to sucker ya into another $1K. Not that it would hurt, but if you don't think it is necessary then don't have them do it. It's your money dude. 
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,650
Likes: 0
From: Ft. Worth, TX
Re: Building bottom end. Is this really needed? (TurboIntegra)
I don't think I've ever heard of a shop that wasn't the absolute BEST to charge that much to blue print a motor. Do it yourself .. all if takes is a $10 Plastigauge set and some time 
Actually, i can't remember how much that crap costs. (the plastigauge)
[Modified by mplex2000, 4:25 AM 10/23/2001]
Actually, i can't remember how much that crap costs. (the plastigauge)
[Modified by mplex2000, 4:25 AM 10/23/2001]
New User
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: IThaca, NY
Re: Building bottom end. Is this really needed? (TurboIntegra)
TurboIntegra-
Are you getting the block sleeved? You should really look into that if you are planning to run a decent amount of boost....as far as blueprinting, I would think that it's only needed if you plan on redlining at 9 grand....IMO
Are you getting the block sleeved? You should really look into that if you are planning to run a decent amount of boost....as far as blueprinting, I would think that it's only needed if you plan on redlining at 9 grand....IMO
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 462
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA, USA
Re: Building bottom end. Is this really needed? (FrostyGSR)
No, unfortunately I can not shell out the $$ for the $5,900 quote I got for a total rebuild with sleeves. This was for the best sleeves (From AEBS)
So I am gonna just stick with Rods/Pistons and good tunining from my hondata.
So I am gonna just stick with Rods/Pistons and good tunining from my hondata.
New User
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: IThaca, NY
Re: Building bottom end. Is this really needed? (TurboIntegra)
I guess it's ok not to sleeve the block, it's just a nice precaution...as long as you don't plan on running more than 10psi or so then you should be alright...
New User
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 471
Likes: 0
From: Va Beach, VA
Re: Building bottom end. Is this really needed? (FrostyGSR)
you can safely run 15-16 psi on a built motor with stock sleeves.... i actually know a guy thats been running 16-17psi on the stock sleeves with just endyn pistons/eagle rods... 370cc injectors and a v-afc... the car runs strong with no problems *knock on wood*
Trending Topics
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Re: Building bottom end. Is this really needed? (newsense)
I used to run 12-13 psi on my D16 with a hotter than hell intake charged JRSC, no form of intercooler, in 110 degree Summer, and stock bottom end with nothing more than Hondata. Did I get lucky? Maybe.
Do you need to sleeve? Definitely not.
However, like the saying goes. Better to be safe than sorry.
Do you need to sleeve? Definitely not.
However, like the saying goes. Better to be safe than sorry.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
