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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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I was going to send my b20a block out to them tomorrow. but i just joined this site today and did a search and heard alot of bad things about them? so, should i send them my block or not? thanks.
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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i call bullshit, i have never heard ONE bad thing about GE on this board, only JG. Go GE, you wont be dissapointed.
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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Their have been recent threads about the sleeves dropping. Thats the only bad i've heard about them.

One member here is fighting with them to repair his block it lasted like 1200 miles before the sleeves dropped.
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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GE

Need a block I have a one for sale. Check out my Sig.
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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Regardless of what Ive read, Im still staying with golden eagle.
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 08:20 PM
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b20a <--that's old prelude RIGHT? don't do it.
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Old Nov 18, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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Regardless of what Ive read, Im still staying with golden eagle.
That's right, you can't believe everything you read, especially on the internet. There are a ton of things you can do wrong when assembling and tuning a motor. People are real quick to point the finger when something goes wrong. Golden Eagle does good work. Everyone is human and sometimes makes mistakes. I'm not saying they never mess up, but they generally do good work. I don't think there is a machine shop out there that has successfully done as many honda blocks as golden eagle.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:13 PM
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why do you say not to do it?
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:18 PM
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GE is bad *** i guanrantee you wont go wrong with them
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:18 PM
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There's one or two people here that are having problems with their sleeves (and in one case it doesn't even sound sleeve related). There are hundreds more who have absolutely no problems at all with GE. But do a search on those people who have no problems and you'll come up blank. People don't post their success stories here. Only people who have problems post them here -- all two of them.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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why do you say not to do it?
i think he is referring to your actual motor. i think i read somewhere that this was one of hondas worst motors. anyone?
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:14 PM
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Actually, the stock motor that was in my car, the b21a1, is horrible. The worst in my opinion. But I replaced that engine with the jdm version, the b20a. This is a great engine, no problems at all, that is why I am building this one. Thanks for all the help guys. I think I am going to take a chance with GE. Anyone know if GE will pin my sleeves? I also need a good head gasket. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:31 PM
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gaskets: Cometic, Inline Pro, Honda




Everything I've read about GE has been
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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do it, they do great work.
gsr block sleeved, 10psi 326hp to the wheels on pump gas.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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do it, they do great work.
gsr block sleeved, 10psi 326hp to the wheels on pump gas.
i wish i would have gotten a gsr instead of an ls motor. didnt have the cash though.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:51 PM
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Gold Eagle is good stuff, they send a butressed sleeve, no pinning required.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 02:33 PM
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they do really good work from what ive seen first hand...you wont be dissappointed...

autoexturbo: whats your setup? email me, spoolinls@aol.com, id like to talk more about it...or hit me on aim

Kevin
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 07:17 PM
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they do really good work from what ive seen first hand...you wont be dissappointed...

autoexturbo: whats your setup? email me, spoolinls@aol.com, id like to talk more about it...or hit me on aim

Kevin
mee toooooo
326....thats nice!
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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GE

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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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Thanks alot guys, Im gonna send the block out this thursday. If anyone is interested in my final set up ill be glad to let you know, just drop an email or look for a post in a few months, thanks again.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 09:22 PM
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GE is just o.k....Benson's is better
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 10:13 PM
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golden eagle is fine in my book... 700+ hp and 40+ psi, no problems, plus vince is good people.

would run it on my own car... if i owned a honda
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 10:34 PM
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GE is just o.k....Benson's is better

so why you sellin yours?
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