Just thought id post a few pics of my new block. Special thanks to Earl. only took 3 weeks total. Very quality job.

C5 shortblock 81mm bore
Cp pistons 9.8 to 1


to those considering having a block sleeved: Benson

 

damn that looks even cleaner than GE sleeves...

how much was it? why only 81mm? damn if you were going to sleeve it you should of when BIGGER 83mm and up.. LOL still nice none the less.

how was the service and turn around time?

 

very nice.

 

whoo, thats exactly what im getting Im going with 81.5mm bore though.. I still wanna have room for error...

 

woow.. i bet you can't wait..

 

that looks damned nice earl, ill be sending you my block this october for some work done.

 

Dan Benson.. real cool guy and quality work. Blocks look even better in person.

 

Nice!! Can't wait to get my block back from Earl, should be here Wednesday. Hopefully I'll get my custom CP pistons in a couple more weeks.

Earl you da man!!!

 

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how much was it? why only 81mm? damn if you were going to sleeve it you should of when BIGGER 83mm and up.. LOL still nice none the less.

how was the service and turn around time?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I didnt feel the need to go over the stock bore at all. If there is any adverse affect on power output(minimal), i will make it up with a little more boost. Im still hoping for over 500 whp with a precision turbo and one of tinker's manifolds.

 

very nice ... Earl

 

why does that block just look so good? why! :-)

 

Where's the rods Chris? Quit slackin!!!!!!!!

 

Nice Chris! I am going CP pistons also, might need you and Craig to help me out. But I am still in the process of saving my lunch money!LOL

 

g2turbo the block looks awesome!! I'm glad you told me about the Benson deal before it came out. I was about to send it to someone else.

Thanks again

 

Is that pic of the block AFTER the sleeves were installed? Those sleeves look stock! I thought most sleeves fill in the area around the water jackets.

 

it's not closed deck...it's open deck.

 

Benson

 

thats what i love the best about the block is that it almost looks stock. open deck just like factory. Im expecting some good numbers out of this unit...

 

Can't wait to check it out. looks good.

 

what are the advantages/disadventages of open deck vs closed deck? strength vs cooling?

 

Nice stuff!

 

Wow, looks great! I am considering sleeving my block this winter, how much did it cost from Benson? Who should I contact with them to get more details? thanks

 

looks great man i cant wait to see your car come together

 

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i wanna know about this too , maybe earl care to explain ?

 

i feel that the open deck is just as strong as closed... and it has better cooling properties because coolant can reach the very top of the cylinder. these sleeves will hold as much as i can throw at them. Darton sleeves are very nice as well (closed deck) but they were a little more money than i wanted to spend.

Earl get on here and expand if you wish

CHRIS