sleeving the block

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Oct 14, 2003 | 12:17 PM

projectTeG

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sleeving the block

hey do i need to sleeve a block to run about 10-15 psi in a b18a1?or could i just drop the c/r and get forged rods?

Oct 14, 2003 | 12:29 PM

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Re: sleeving the block (projectTeG)

you can run that amount of boost on stock bottom end if the tune is right.

Oct 14, 2003 | 01:26 PM

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Re: sleeving the block (2.2Lcivic)

but you could throw in the forged pistons and rods for more security

Oct 14, 2003 | 01:33 PM

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Re: sleeving the block (2.2Lcivic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.2Lcivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can run that amount of boost on stock bottom end if the tune is right.</TD></TR></TABLE>

While this is mostly true, "10-15psi" without respect to flow is extreemly vauge.

You should be able to do 300hp tuned properly on stock internals.