Please don't start flaming the fact that i have probably started the 984848394845th "Which sleeve is better" thread.

Well i searched and found both positives and negatives of both of them.

So i have a GSR block, i will be using Manley Rods low compressoin CP Pistons, im using the gsr crank, acl bearings, blah blah blah......

Should i send the block off to Benson in Cali to get sleeved and assembled or have the local machinist do a Darton Sleeve Set-up. Both are the same price, except for shipping the block to Benson. A shop told me that Darton sleeves are better because it is open deck or something.......

Please hit me up with support.....

 

i know flaming is coming soon. i already have my flame suit ready.....

Bump for info

 

Bensons sleeves are open deck too. Because you said a "local machinist" will be doing the darton sleeves, I'd have to go with bensons.

The installation seems to be more important than the actual sleeves.

 

Doesn't benson use darton sleeves?

 

i think he does. someone comfirm this tho

 

benson does use darton sleeves......

 

Benson is supposed to be the "best sleeve installer," am i correct? You don't recommend using the local machist?

 

Id send it to bensons, or golden eagle

 

http://www.laskeyracing.com Do a search for Earl in the Honda-Tech forums. He's the contact guy for Benson sleeving.

 

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I would have to agree....send it to someone who does this all the time. A machinist could probably do it right, but with GE or Bensons, you know for sure its getting done right the first time!

 

ah ok. thanks for advice....I think that is what i will be doing.

 

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more like Dartont are specificly made for Mr.Benson, i think there made using centrifugal force.

 

 

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Wtf? I r gode spelar?

Darton doesn't just make sleeves for Benson. ERL also uses Darton sleeves. They each have a bit different design though, and Darton machines that for them.

 

well i really want the job done right...


So you thiunk i should have Benson sleeve the engine using Dartons?

 

Yes, Benson is supposed on of the best for sleeving, go with him, i have heard nothing but positive comments about him, and he is supposed to be very nice, and will answer all your questions (through earl) just pm earl and talk to him about it, they are both very nice people, when i sleeve my block im definately going to send ti to Benson.

 

i have both sleeves in both of my built blocks. both works great. just depend if you like open deck or close deck. i like how benson install his sleeves to the block.

 

I've seen both ERL and Benson blocks in person, and honestly, its just a matter of personal preference. I like the ERL, but some people like Benson. They both do a good job.

 

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Wtf? I r gode spelar?

Darton doesn't just make sleeves for Benson. ERL also uses Darton sleeves. They each have a bit different design though, and Darton machines that for them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah i phrased that wrong, Darton makes them for Benson. Not specifically for him, but to his specifications.....and No im not a gode spelar , Damn grammar ****

 

AEBS makes really good sleeves as well

and i would ask your machinist first. if he has experience sleeving motors, then why not let him do it?

 

It's either i have the local machinist do the job....which hes done many.

Or have Benson get it done for me? Ship it off to Cali and get it done there?

Thanks

 

Definetly go w/ Benson. Way too many horror stories of local machinist's doing your sleeves, and a few weeks later they start sinking.

 

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bensons i wouldn't even take a chance.

 

their both good sleeves, but i have dartons myself

 

all companies use darton sleeves, darton machines them to the their specs, the installation is the most important, i have a benson sleeved block and its been perfect since i got it back