Ok it's about time to get moving with this build up and this is going to be the first place to start. I've been researching sleeving in the Forced Induction forum for quite some time now since that is where it is most talked about, however I won't be going FI. I want to know what you guys are using. Most of the FI guys like to stay stock-82 or so bore for added strength. I'll bu running an 85mm bore 12.1:1 compression piston.

I'd like to know what YOU are using for MFG of sleeves, Bore size, Compression, what block, how long and how many miles and what kind of revs the block sees. Right now I am looking at GEM as of current, just don't want to pass up Benson, AEBS, RS Machines (Yes I know they have top N/A cars), Dart, etc...

Please personal expierience only. Even I will admit that from a friends perspective you never really know the "whole" story.

 

I'm a GEM fan too. I had GE sleeve my GSR block to 85mm and went with JE pistons. That's my block in my avatar. Static compression comes out to right around 12.2ish. I know GE just raised their prices $100, but I still think they're a good deal. The work they did on my block was beautiful.

 

im running RS machines , block b18c 85mm JE pistons 12.3 CR with head 12.5CR .
i have had this set up already for over 7 months , revs up too 9500rpms with no problems .
current set up is Toda cams spec D , valvesprings , cam gears , Ti retainers . itr head p n p by alaniz ( on the works ) and Ericks racing header (for auto cross im going to be running Toda 4-2-1 header )

 

I have two GEM Blocks that have thousands of miles on them

 

I have a GE sleeved b18c5 block as well. 85mm 11.5:1 pistons. Not many miles on it, most RPM it has seen is 8500. I was happy with them, and the motor runs great.

 

Golden Eagle
B18b
10,500 rpms
12.5:1 Compression
No problems.

 

I am running my B20 sleeved to 84.5 from Bensen. So far 4,000 miles....& still going

 

we've been using RS MACHINE for a while now, really happy with thier quality of work. recommend 100%


Modified by ProStreetImport at 12:26 AM 9/27/2003

 

Just to let you know we havea Special going on for Honda -tech members $900 shipped which includes bore and hone to any size, sleeving ,step deck,and hot tank.......We are the home of the fastest imports.....all customers represent

 

Hey RS whats a step deck ? just wondering

 

GE b18a1 bore 86mm and 14:3 compressioon

 

RS block here. Great quality and no problems at all.

 

I have built 3 gem blocks that sunk sleeves. I have never seen RS sleeves sink period. RS gets my vote.

 

84mm Benson B18C1 block, 12:1 JE pistons, 9,500 daily, 10k from time to time. About 10,000 miles on the motor.

Project motor is 85 GE B18C1 block, 13.5+:1 IB Spec Wiseco pistons, will see 10k every time it hits the track. Can't wait to see what it will do.

 

RS Machines here.

 

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A step deck is where the sleeves stick up 3 thousands above the deck of the block, its to put more preasure on the head gasket once its torqued down, it helps in preventing blown head gaskets.

Yes I have a RS Block, talk to rich hes a good guy.

 

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really......wow, thats a good deal..........hmmm, me thinks

 

I'm currently runnin GEM sleeves, and i love them

 

RS here too

H22 resleeved and bored to 90.

 

Thank you guys for all of your help in helping me make my decision.

 

IVE BEEN USING RS BLOCKS AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THERE WORK AND IVE TALKED TO MANY RACERS ABOUT OTHER SO CALLED MACHINE SHOPS THEY R THE BEST. I PUT MY STREET RACE MOTOR TOGETHER NEVER HAD ANY GASKET PROBLEMS OR ANY PROBLEMS AT ALL.

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LUCKY RACE SHOP IN GARDENA (310) 532-1776
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i have a friend with a gsr block sleeved by golden eagle , sleeve sank after about ......lets jus say less than 1k miles . we sent out 4 blocks to get sleeved . 3 of them sank . mine is the 4th , i have yet to use it and im wondering if i should even bother

 

forgive my noobness but what happens when a sleeve sinks and why does it seem to be so common? It sounds like a sleeve falling about the bottom of the block, but how could that happen? Not being pressed in properly?

 

I currently have a GE Block, I just got another block that im gonna have RS sleeve.

nick


Modified by Drag R at 9:36 AM 10/8/2003

 

It's kinda sad that GE won't admit that there sleeves have sunk. Every sleever has there day, but most will be honest and admit that it could or has happened. As long as they are willing to fix the problem then who cares if they have had a sleeve drop. **** happens.