Got my GE block today...one problem though.
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Got my GE block today...one problem though.
It isn't O-ringed. I am worried about blowing headgaskets. What kind of boost pressures are you guys running on non O-ringed blocks? I plan to run the Hondata max of 28 psi using a GE OEM overbored headgasket and AEBS head studs. Will I be OK? Any info is appreciated. 
-Ryan
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (2.2Lcivic)
I was under the impression that bore size dictated whether a block could be o-ringed or not? At least that is what GE told me. On the larger bores they said there wasn't enough space to o-ring.
In any case, your block has a stepped deck, no? That should help a bit too.
In any case, your block has a stepped deck, no? That should help a bit too.
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (Kwuaymaikrup)
All GE blocks come standard with the step deck. Having GE O-ring the block is done at your choice as a no cost option. You'll be fine without the o-rings.
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (boosted hybrid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted hybrid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">All GE blocks come standard with the step deck. </TD></TR></TABLE>
im new to that info... i thought step deck was optional?
im new to that info... i thought step deck was optional?
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (TurboDANDEE)
We only use OE (in some cases overbored) headgaskets... So far they've held just fine, detonation have taken a few out but that was our fault... We've gone up to 28lbs. on ~1.96L GE sleeved non O-ringed B18C's... Duc's B18C is O-ringed and runs 29lbs.... You should be fine, Peace
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They all come step decked like everyone said. My block came back and it wasn't o-ringed. I sent GEM a copy of the order they sent me that said "I requested" the block to be o-ringed. They paid for shipping both ways. 
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (Kataku2K3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kataku2K3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">We only use OE (in some cases overbored) headgaskets... So far they've held just fine, detonation have taken a few out but that was our fault... We've gone up to 28lbs. on ~1.96L GE sleeved non O-ringed B18C's... Duc's B18C is O-ringed and runs 29lbs.... You should be fine, Peace</TD></TR></TABLE>
A little OT but do you overbore your own stock headgaskets??
A little OT but do you overbore your own stock headgaskets??
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (MordecaiPSI)
Yea, normally you can just drill them out with a hole saw, j/k hehe... No if they're overbored they come from Golden Eagle...
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (Kataku2K3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kataku2K3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yea, normally you can just drill them out with a hole saw, j/k hehe... No if they're overbored they come from Golden Eagle...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats what I figured, just making sure
Thats what I figured, just making sure
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (Kwuaymaikrup)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kwuaymaikrup »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It isn't O-ringed. I am worried about blowing headgaskets. What kind of boost pressures are you guys running on non O-ringed blocks? I plan to run the Hondata max of 28 psi using a GE OEM overbored headgasket and AEBS head studs. Will I be OK? Any info is appreciated.
-Ryan</TD></TR></TABLE>
they had forgot mine too. i'm hoping its not a problem!~
-Ryan</TD></TR></TABLE>
they had forgot mine too. i'm hoping its not a problem!~
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Re: Got my GE block today...one problem though. (GruvyTune)
Thanks for all the info guys. I can't remember if I wrote it on the work order or not. 
I think it will be fine though. Just wanted to get a general consensus first.
-Ryan
I think it will be fine though. Just wanted to get a general consensus first.-Ryan
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AngelTeg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">time for my newbie question.... real quick, difference between stepdecking and normal decking?
anyone?
-Mike</TD></TR></TABLE>
with normal decking the tops of the cylinders are even with the top surface of the block all around. When a block is step decked, the cyls come up a slight bit over the surface of the block. This is to aid in sealing...make sense?
anyone?
-Mike</TD></TR></TABLE>
with normal decking the tops of the cylinders are even with the top surface of the block all around. When a block is step decked, the cyls come up a slight bit over the surface of the block. This is to aid in sealing...make sense?
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