I was curious about Block Girdles and if there really necessary i was considering ordering one but wanted to get some feedback first before i do. so is it a waste of money or worth it. Also has anyone had any issues with Golden Eagle sleeves sinking.?

 

They really aren't that necessary depending upon power goals. GE sleeves are just fine and are a good company. the other thread you're seeing is from an individual who either a) doesn't have GE sleeves, and thinks he does, or b) did get a sunk sleeve (1 in a million shot) and hasn't called GE to see if it is indeed a problem.

 

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Sweet alot of people say it stabalizes the bottom of the block. im looking to run about 600 hp +

 

its like a condom you use it just in cause sometimg goes wrong

 

so im guessing that block sleeving is like birth control?

 

You will be fine without it. I was told by a shop once that main caps get all messed up once you start running over 400whp, but I think they are just full of **** and they just messed up putting the engine together. I guess you can call it extra protection, but I'm too cheap to spend it on that.

 

you can buy ARP mainstuds for $80 so yes it is cheap protection and another piece of mind. i have never seen main bolts get messed up though from high HP.

 

there right you dont need to have one but i you can get you hand on one use it

 

Mainstuds and/or a Girdle will also require you to align hone the block as well.

I had a really strange issue with my old block, ERL 5-Point Girdle and 1/2" studs up top, combine that with a really big surprise on the machining side of things, I ended up with a big headache.

We're going to test our luck with the stock GSR girdle, I know plenty not running an aftermarket girdle and all have great success.

 

Its not needed to Bore and Hone if yuo use a GSR Block Girdle it is a direct bolt in and OEM thats the best part at least is what i was told. the other thing is you will need a GSR pan and GSR pick up and along with a windage plate.

 

You would still need to do a line bore since you would be using caps that didn't come with that block. Stock bolts are fine and you dont need a girdle for that power level.

 

So at what power level is this recommended at ? Im not looking to see about 650-700 HP on this motor.

 

I wouldnt even bother putting one in, no matter what the power level..

They will probably do more harm then good, Id rather the extra space for cooling...