Can a block extension be removed?
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Can a block extension be removed?
I have a chance to get a B18 block with Darton sleeves and a 3/4" aluminum deck extension. I dont really want the extension because I already have money in some stock length rods.
Can the extension be removed and the sleeves just be milled down level to the original block height?
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Modified by totalimpact at 1:54 AM 6/18/2006
Can the extension be removed and the sleeves just be milled down level to the original block height?
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Modified by totalimpact at 1:54 AM 6/18/2006
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Wow, i had no idea that you could do that! I take it that you have some better torque with the longer stroke? how much does it cost to do someting like that and are there clearance issues under the hood at all?
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lol nice block....jsut get the rods made....as far as milling it down to regular block height i think it would turn into a mess and is just not worth the aggravation...personally i never seen anyone do that before but the block looks good...just wait until you get the money to finish it right......youll be happy in the end but it sucks you have to wait to assemble your block.
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (totalimpact)
im not running a deckplate... yet. and no built motor will run on stock fuel maps... just gimme the block 
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (95GSRTT)
8200 dollars until the shell is ready to be reassembled. all the parts are sitting in the garage
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (totalimpact)
Anybody want to buy my GSR Block and Eagle rods - please finance this new toy.
The block just has some wear on it, needs to go to 81.5mm, and has been clearanced for LS crank. I also have a freshly micropolished GSR crank, and 81mm CP Pistons.
The block just has some wear on it, needs to go to 81.5mm, and has been clearanced for LS crank. I also have a freshly micropolished GSR crank, and 81mm CP Pistons.
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (totalimpact)
I have no deck left on my block, I have never seen this before and I asked myself if this was possible.... how much do they charge to install this deck extension? My pistons are .016 out of the deck now 
And i would hate to trash a sleeved block cause it cant be surfaced anymore.
And i would hate to trash a sleeved block cause it cant be surfaced anymore.
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (wantboost)
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A small change of his R/S will have little affect its not that much of a deal.
) hehehe</TD></TR></TABLE>A small change of his R/S will have little affect its not that much of a deal.
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (MidShipCivic)
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i thought it was an ls block with a deckplate, not a gsr. bleh.
i just want the ability to run a big big big bore and a stupid long stroke
i thought it was an ls block with a deckplate, not a gsr. bleh.
i just want the ability to run a big big big bore and a stupid long stroke
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (96 GSR-T)
I dont think that would work for you, if you look closely at the pic you will notice the sleeves actually come up through the deck and are level with the top of the deck - so the deck does not sit on top of the sleeves, it sits around them.
The sleeve has to come all the way up to the block to be able to seal in that high pressure that we hope to maintain - otherwise this thing would have 2 head gaskets to blow
I am not sure about the price, i would imagine its somewhere around $500-1000 - call Benson Machine - he does it.
The sleeve has to come all the way up to the block to be able to seal in that high pressure that we hope to maintain - otherwise this thing would have 2 head gaskets to blow
I am not sure about the price, i would imagine its somewhere around $500-1000 - call Benson Machine - he does it.
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (totalimpact)
Yea i was planning on getting new sleeves, I am only an 81.5mm anyways...main reason is I would hate to scrap the block cause my current block cant be surfaced anymore, so a deck extension would be awesome, do an 84 or 85mm this time
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Re: Can a block extension be removed? (Muckman)
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well i meant standard in that the tooth design/pattern whatever is common
</TD></TR></TABLE>well i meant standard in that the tooth design/pattern whatever is common