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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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I have made every attempt to contack JG engine dynamics and when I am fortunate they give me the run around. DO NOT PURCHASE THIER PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEM!

With that said, the JG block had many issues such as:
- Sunk Sleeves
- Bad oil pan gasket
- Bad water pump
- Was suppose to be bored with larger pistons, but were stock

These problems resulted in an investment of thousands of dollars and tons of time to only end up with a pricey paper weight.

Now, I have to deal with my mistake of trusting Javier and his shop.


I have the oppritunity to purchase a B20 or B18B long block to replace the JG block. I will build the block in three months but want it installed soon so I don't have to use my wife's car. Which would be a better block for a JRSCd B16 head? The B20 is known for weak sleaves but the displacement might give me extra low end grunt. The B18B has higher compression and this is attractive because I droped the compression to 9:1 on the JG block and missed the zip of the high compression B16A it replaced.

The block will be installed in a 99 Honda Civic Si. Please help. Your help is always appreciated!!
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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if u need a block, my friend has a brand new type r block w/ fresh ge sleeves let me know.

jg is terrible, im sorry.
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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Sinking sleeves suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's happened to me twice. My Darton block has ben good to me now. Thank God! Good luck though.
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rOby &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

jg is terrible, im sorry. </TD></TR></TABLE>

agree
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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I want a block to build in 3 months. Which do you suggest? What will make more power for a couple of months?
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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get the ls.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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Overall, which is the better block to build?
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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get a lawyer... hope you get your money back
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by psileepR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a lawyer... hope you get your money back </TD></TR></TABLE>


hell yes, they probably dont think you will do anything about it. Try to scare them at least with a lawyer
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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They claimed that their *** is covered due to their "disclaimer." I already tried to get ahold of them many times. The only time I got a responce was when I left them a message on their answering machine. I told them that I was going to give them my credit card number for a new block. I got a quick responce that ended abrubtly with a "I will have Javier call you back on Monday." That was months ago.

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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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Did you pay with cc before? If so contact your cc company.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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JG
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Javier at JG does not take credit cards. The only reason I went to his shop was because Keith at JR said they were a reputable company. Keith is the JR tech but is horrible. I should have went with my gut feeling and went to Benson Machine.
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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JG took on more work than they could handle



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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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Would you mind taking a picture of your block looking straight down? What kind of block guard is in there?
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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Is that also a JG block?
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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My JG head is pretty good, but I hear the blocks are lousy.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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they were/are a great shop that makes HUGE power. look at all their old cars when they were really hard in the game. they were fast. But with achievement comes request. They let their QC get the best of them...and have gotten slack. But they are still one of the most reputable shops if you ask me.
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