hey, I have a b18c1 engine ...planing on running 12-15 psi and hopefully make 350whp. Anyway, I upgraded internals to: Eagle H Beam Rods, JE 9:1 81mm pistons, and ARP Headstuds. Now my only problem is should I install a blockguard or not? I have the blockguard already but theres only 1 shop locally here that hones cylinders and I jsut called them and they won't be able to have it done for another week because they are extremely busy. I can't wait another week,...my cars been in the shop for ages already. Will I be safe without a blockguard ? do i actually have to rehone my cylinder walls once installing a blockguard? :s

 

I would never use a block guard. Try searching, there are lots of post about them. Just make sure your car is tuned well and you should be fine. If you get to a point where your worried about the sleeves then sleeve the block.

 

Put the block gaurd in, do a seach alo of people use blockguards and other hate it. I have one and it runs fine.

 

i agree , dont use one . too many people have had problems .

 

I talked to Larry @ endyne and he said that you need to have the cylinders honed and you need a deckplate to simulate the head being on the block as well as having everything up to normal operating engine temps for it to be properly installed.


Blaze

 

im sure all these people that have problems , didnt do the above steps

 

or you can just install the blockguard and have the machine shop bore it... i installed mine... banged it in... had it bored and honed... cylinders are all perfect;y round now... little word of advice install the bg below the deck surface... i did 3/8" with my ge blockguard as per golden eagle... this ensures no overheating...

 

I have a STR block guard and no problems so far. If you go with a block guard, get the STR.

 

How long have you guys been using these blockguards? Are your cars daily driven?

 

bump...this is a daily driver...will i be safe to run 15psi without a blockguard? i am gonna spend a lot of money on tuning and w hat not...

 

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Yes you should be fine. I am planning on running around 15 psi (300whp goal) on my d16z6 with just rods/pistons and good tuning.

 

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I drove around with a blockguard for a year now in hot *** Florida without any overheating problems.