okay I have a couple of questions about a girdle. Is it really neccessary for my build, I have a Ls/Vtec turbo build and I am hoping for around 450-500hp. I have stock sleeves on my B18A1, Cp pistons 81.5mm, eagle rods and I am running a GT3076R turbo.

My next question is that my block is already machined and assembled, would this be a problem to remove the already torqued bolts to install the girdle??

 

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My next question is that my block is already machined and assembled, would this be a problem to remove the already torqued bolts to install the girdle??

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yes it will be a problem, as installing the girdle/studs may distort the mains. it is recomended to install main studs/girdle, then have it checked and alighn hone/bore as necceessary./

 

yea you need to get it line honed after installing a girdle or main studs, especially if both. usually runs $100+~ for the line hone
you dont need a girdle but it definitely never hurts and you can get the 3 caps for pretty cheap

 

I wouldnt worry about a girdle on a stock sleeve'd motor. The sleeves will definitly be the first thing to go out of the two.

 

wouldnt worry about girdle, not now that they are already torqued down

 

540whp on my b16, was studded but no girdle. no issues.

 

Thanks fellas!!!