This guy is selling a 95 GSR bare block and a crank and rods, all with around 9x,xxx miles on them. Hes asking $200. Is this a good price, because i would like a gsr block...???

 

Sounds like a good deal to me.

 

What is the STANDARD sleeve size on a b18 block? This guy has them at 84mm, is that standard or oversize??

 

That is not a standard size. The standard size is 81mm, so that is a 2.0L if you use the GSR crank. Unless it is sleeved, I would stay away from it, though. Stock sleeves bored that much will crack.

 

Thanx Schmoo, you've been very helpful . Oh and can you tell me if ACL rod/ main bearings are good? This guy is selling a whole set main, rod and including thrustwashers for $75.

 

Yes, they are good. A lot of builders use those. Either use those or OEM for the best results.

Also make sure you plastiguage the clearances.

 

Yea ive just read about that today on Cspeedracing. But what do I do if there isn't enough clearance??

 

You get a smaller bearing. I don't know how the ACL bearings work since all clearances are usually different.

 

Crap, thats gonna suck since i just bought the ACL's. Can i just shave the bearing?
And you know when you do a valve adjustment, does the head need to be on the block, because myne isn't and it seems it would be a whole lot easier to do it now before i put the LS-vtec together.

 

No, you can't shave the bearings...unless you want to spin one as soon as the car is started.

Yes, you can do a valve adjustment with the head not on the car. Just make sure the cams are bolted in securely and you know which cylinder you are adjusting.