New B18C1 dismantled - many pics
Originally posted by qtiger
I would take that crank to a machine shop and have it spec'ed.
How does the oil pump look?
I would take that crank to a machine shop and have it spec'ed.
How does the oil pump look?
Other than that, give it a good hone, and I say you're good to go

Give earl on H-T a shout, he's the middle-man for Benson Sleeves, who are pretty highly regarded. If you're real slick and drop that you are a mod over here, maybe he'd give you a discount for broadening the exposure onto HAN.
Also give RS machines a call.
-PHiZ
Originally posted by qtiger
I would take that crank to a machine shop and have it spec'ed.
How does the oil pump look?
I would take that crank to a machine shop and have it spec'ed.
How does the oil pump look?
I haven't taken the oil pump apart yet. The kid said that that's what he thought went wrong with the motor. I'm going to look into it.
Most everything that's currently on my block will be brought over to this one so if this oil pump's bad, it really doesn't matter cause I'll be using my current one.
PHiZ: As for the sleeves, I have only heard good things about AEBS. They charge just about $1400 to do the sleeves (installed with parts). I may PM that guy, but I'd need some really REALLY good proof that those won't drop or burn up under stress.
I've been thinking about upping my CR to 10:1, but I'm not sure. I know I could make more power and that my rods/sleeves would be able to handle the extra stress, but here's my thoughts:
If I up the CR, the turbo won't need to work as hard, but it will put more stress on the internals. I want to keep the turbo within it's efficiency range and only running 10 PSI prolly isn't even touching the turbo.
Thoughts? Should I go higher CR or keep it at 9.5:1? I'm not going below 9.5:1.
Now, before you reply (for those new to boost), realize that the big taboo with boost is that you want to have lower compression. This isn't necessarily true. Lower compression is safer for boost, but the higher the compression with less boost the more power you create.
For instance, you can create 200 whp at 10 psi on 9.5:1 CR, while you can create the same whp on 6 psi at 10:1 CR.
Hope it makes sense....
Yeah, I would definitly do a lot more research on sleeving companies. Especially if you've never heard of benson. And as far as upping your C/R, consult your tuner first, if I remember you wern't exactly impressed with the numbers he pulled out of your block (comparatively).
I know you got a good deal on the block, but it's not actually "saving" you money if you turn around and drop a G on it, hehe. Have you even spent extensive time at the track yet, i think you still have some avenues left to go faster without making more power, traction and technique.
My personal project I'm shooting for 300-400 and up, HP. That is on stock-sleeves B18B with internals and headwork. People pull 300HP on LS blocks routinely, So with a couple tricks, I think I can hit north of 400hp on track days (can't imagine driving that on the street.)
Just my .02
-PHiZ
I know you got a good deal on the block, but it's not actually "saving" you money if you turn around and drop a G on it, hehe. Have you even spent extensive time at the track yet, i think you still have some avenues left to go faster without making more power, traction and technique.
My personal project I'm shooting for 300-400 and up, HP. That is on stock-sleeves B18B with internals and headwork. People pull 300HP on LS blocks routinely, So with a couple tricks, I think I can hit north of 400hp on track days (can't imagine driving that on the street.)
Just my .02
-PHiZ




