Just had a question, since i'm rebuilding my b16 and i'm putting in oversized ctr pistons... Just wondering if it would be a good idea to put in a block guard, or would it be useless and harm performance? TIA

 

i really dont see it hurting anything performance wise as long as you have it installed by a machine shop and you dont hammer it in with a rubber mallet. Some people say it causes the car to overheat but i think thats BS

 

are there "good" and "bad" block guards?

 

I hear blockguards are worthless, and plus you have a B16 motor with a perfect ratio.

 

just kinna checking around to see what people think...

 

Yea do that, I'm not the smartest foo here lol.

 

lol me niether

 

Not really over heating issues, but it creates a hot spot on the top of the cylinder, where it more likely to cause detonation. This is probobly a rare event, but it is something to ponder and consider. It does make sense to me.

 

Where does a sleeve have problems usually? I.e.... will a blockguard even do you any good? I've heard that moset sleeve problems are at the bottom of the sleeve... can anyone confirm/deny this?

 

to confirm that, my sleeve was cracked on the bottom

 

any other thoughts?

 

So in what case should a BS be used in a NA motor as a safty measure?

wouldn't hte BG help keep the sleeves more stable in a NA motor for high reving (8,500-10,000).........sorta like a block guirdle?