b18 85mm bore 450whp o-ring block?

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May 29, 2013 | 02:27 PM

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b18 85mm bore 450whp o-ring block?

anybody have any sealing issues at that power level?

May 29, 2013 | 02:44 PM

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Re: b18 85mm bore 450whp o-ring block?

No you can use an OEM head gasket and ARP head studs for that power level. I hope your block is sleeved and not bored to 85mm on OEM sleeves. There is no need to go to a 85mm bore anyways.

May 29, 2013 | 03:20 PM

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Re: b18 85mm bore 450whp o-ring block?

darton sleeves and thanks

May 29, 2013 | 03:47 PM

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Re: b18 85mm bore 450whp o-ring block?

Id Oring anything at 85mm unless it was NA.

May 29, 2013 | 05:29 PM

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Re: b18 85mm bore 450whp o-ring block?

Dam stoner move there lol. 85mm yeah I would O ring it. Puts pipe down and walks away..... Dont know why my brain did not connect the O ring and 85mm.