if i buy a short block off ebay, and i wnat to build a motor, i need to get it bored, or atleast honed, esp. if it has surface rust on it righta?? this could suck, i wanna build a motor, but im poor, does anyone who has done this know about how much it costs at a mechine shop??

 

Honing is not that expensive, boring is. If it is light surface rust, like a dusting, it can be honed out. If it is pitted, it must be overbored and with luck the pits won't be that deep.

 

thank you, do you also know if there is a deiffrence between the b16, and the b18 block. for my gsr, i can still build from a b16 block right? i thought the only diffrence was the stroker crank, which i want to replace anyway??

 

ok, before you start off with your project. do a little more researching so that you know what you are getting.

there is a huge difference between the b16 block and B18A/B and B18C blocks.
the b16A's have similar bore size but discplacement is less due to the crank.
you say you are using a stroker crank. to what? stroker cranks for b16A's usually only bump it up to a 1.8L which is just a b18A/B/C. might as well start with a b18A/B/C to go with.

also, when building a motor, its not as simple as just honing the block to clean it up. you have to keep in mind that pistons are usually replaced or at least the rings are, if the pistons are still good.
oil pump, water pump are all replaced as well as the bearings. machining that is needed are decking the block to ensure a flat smooth surface on the block, bore and hone to clean up the cylinder walls, and hot tanking in the end to clean the whole block free of debris.

If you have any questions feel free to email us. we wouldnt want you to do the work half ass. get it done right and it will last long.
www.exospeed.com or exospeedam@yahoo.com ask for Wil.

Wil
Exospeed Racing Engines