ok so here is my setup. im just wondering how much of a necessaty this is.
Block: Ls block. internals are: type R crank, type R rods, p30 pistons.
head: Gsr head, ctr cams.

so the reason why i went with a LS block is because it was cheaper, i was originally gonna use a ls crank with this setup, but i decided to use my type R internals instead cuz i got a good deal with it. either way i guess it doesnt really matter why i chose to put the type r internals in the ls block, its what i did and its in the past.

so my questions are:

1.) how important is gettin a girdle? because i kno the vtec blocks come stock with a girdle. and LS blcoks dont.

2.) where are some good places i can find a good strong but relatively cheap one?

3.) what would be a good rpm to stop reving passed if i dont have a girdle on? and does high compression effect alot on the motor if it doesnt have a girdle compared to low compression.

4.) and does anyone have something else to say that i didnt bring up or just some good information about this?

-Rob-

 

Here is our 5 Point Main Girdle! Also comes with a set of new ARP main studs and 10 new dowels and girdle fitment.

 

not nearly as important as most ppl think

 

I don't have a girdle in my LSVTEC, I rev to 8000-8200 and the car has been alive for years.

 

plenty of ppl rev 9500-10000 with no girdle, on race engines

plent of ppl rev 8500-9000 on street engines

 

so i dont have to worry about the crank warping? or anything else?

 

what about if i am gonna be revving high alot?

 

If the engine assembly is assembled correctle with new bearings,you SHOULD be ok.To be on the safe side,i would run that 5-main girdle.Your bottom end is where your investment is,go half *** and spin a bearing or something,you wish you would have done it right the first time......

 

i got everything weighed out and balanced, crank was micropolished and balanced and i got new main and rod bearings.

 

who sells the erl one? ive never found it online, but ive always been looking

 

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plent of ppl rev 8500-9000 on street engines</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup what he said