Mmk, I am going to build an LS-T and I am now looking for a motor to buy. Mine has 160k on it, so I am looking for something fresher. Also I want the time to build it up and then swap in the engine.
So what should I look for in an engine that will be boosted on STOCK SLEEVES?
I probably won’t be able to get compression numbers until I am done wiht the build, so what kind of things should I keep an eye out for? How can I tell if the block/sleeves are strong?
It’s because I do not want to spend 1500+ on sleeves for a motor that won’t go north of 300whp.
Stock with maybe an aftermarket piston depending on how close to 300 you plan on getting. I’d say once you go over 250 you may want to start looking at the lower end SRP pistons.
miles dont count on the motor. It is how the motor was cared for. if u want a low mileage block then a JDM block would be sort of low miles and turbo that. Just buy a block and rebuild it from scratch. if u do find a block look at the cylinder walls see it its smooth no deep scratches on the bores. Check for cracks in the block and around the sleeves. If the motor has scratches not to deep, the block can be bored. Boost is addictive so when u hit 300 then u will want 400. i would definately get the motor sleeved 1500 sounds steep
its like 950 now
I know boost is addictive, but I am going away to college next year so I will be broke as hell, so no chance for upgrades. I will not give this car more than 300whp, it wouldnt be streetable according to my tastes. I am looking into buying a guys block on here, 180k but I will be getting new pistons and rods, probably JE, or SRP, or Wiseco or somebody. Also will get all new bearing seals and everything that needs replacing. Thanks guys!
CP, JE, weisco, arias pistons(81.5mm),newer eagle,crower, or manley rods, and a nuformz blockgaurd. ACL bearings, ATI dampner. GOOD TO 400whp on stock sleeves.
Don’t block guards create many heating issues? I’ll get one probably, but the heat issue has been bothering me.
I,ve actually seen people weld the sleeves to the block, and then getting the block decked. this makes it super solid, and seeing as you only make a few tacks further away from each other, the antifreeze passes perfectly, no heating issues…just have to make sure you weld on places where there are no antifreeze passes.
no they don’t create heating issues. It is a common misconception.