Alright so im pickup in a gsr bock and im lookin to sleeve it. I'm lookin to build a drag motor, end goals are between 650-700. any recommendations on sleeves?

 

Benson, golden eagle etc etc etc

 

Golden Eagle, had 2 of their blocks last one I had for 6 yrs if that says anything.

 

Golden eagle 84mm cause plenty big enough and plenty of parts

 

Darton MID

 

Darton installed by ERL

 

rs aint half bad either

 

Wasn't there a big stink with GE blocks having to be line bored etc. not too long ago? Has this now been resolved?

I remember because it made me just go ahead and start my project with a stock block. I'll be doing a sleeved block in the near future and would like to hear peoples' experiences as well - good and bad.

 

IDk I would never spend money to do machine work on a block without inspecting it myself first, I supplied my own block both times... I have a feeling all those issues were from junkyard LS motors supplied to the customer, not inspected all that well and just machined for the sleeves.

 

from coast to coast golden eagle blocks let you boost the most! I went with a 84mm b18b1 from golden eagle and i couldn't be more happy they kept me updated throughout the whole thing. The person who handled my order was named Gabe and his customer service was top notch.

 

Yea... you just described my block. In in the waiting game right now. Hopefully I find out what the deal is with my block tomorrow. Hopefully I'm not entirely fuuked.

 

So would you recommend just ordering a pre sleeved block from GE or getting my own block and sending it to them to get sleeved?

 

Ok forget that question. Any idea how much it costs to get it sleeved by GE?

 

When I had my block sleeved by GE it cost me $1100 but I'm not sure if pricing is still the same. I'd imagine it's a bit more expensive now.

 

GE - great customer service

 

I'll have to give them a call tomorrow. So everyone would recommend the 84mm sleeves for a 650-700 build?

 

Yes. You shouldn't go any bigger

 

I went with AEBS sleeves installed by InlinePro. My friend who use to build hot rod civics recommended them to me. They are rated up to 55lbs of boost.

 

what happened exactly?

I'm looking at ERL right now, anyone here had any experience with them? Going for 700 - 800whp range.

 

When we spec'd the block it was perfectly fine before being sent to GE. After we got it back it was discovered that the mains were off but I'm not sure if it was 1 and 3 or 2 and 4, it was something like that. We figure that when the block was put into the vice and the sleeves were pressed in with the crazy amount of pressure it takes that there was distortion for some reason.

I talked to my mechanic today and he said that GE told him that they'd take care of it. I'm not exactly sure what that means, at the moment I'm not sure if they'll pay for the line bore or if that's going to come out of my pocket.

 

Heads up to all. You will need a align bore whenever you add a girdle, over tighten your main studs, spin a bearing or over heat your engine.
We align bore our cores that we sell if needed.
Call for prices we may cut a deal for honda-tech members.

 

Honda-tech discount FTW

 

SEARCH, these threads always turn to **** at about the 3 page mark.LOL. Watch... :O)

That said, 5 years on my GE block.. Now with a hole in the front of it that has been welded up and bored out to 89mm (H22) making 750/575. I wouldnt buy another sleeve after how they (the sleeves) have treated me...

I didnt go the main stud route and stayed with OEM bolts. Had to KISS one main, just to get her perfect. I didnt want to go the half and half bearing route.


ANY Studded bottom end should be line honed/bored after the sleeving.

 

I did this song and dance for 5 months and ended up going with GE. I think my block is on it's way back right now.

For customer service, phone calls work the best.

BTW, it's a great time for international customers to take advantage of the US dollar.

 

Here is a pic of my AEBS sleeves done by Jeremy Allen at InlinePro.