Freefallin

Well the cylinder bores of the LQ9 i bought turned out to be badly damaged.

Should i sleeve or just look for another one. I got the block for only $80. Sleeving around here is going to cost $65. So a total of $145.

If i find another block in good condition, it is going to cost minimum $350.

Not sure what to do. Cz im not sure how reliable a sleeved (iron) block is. Is a sleeved cylinder block as good as an un-sleeved block?

What do you guys suggest???

Im planning on boosting the engine later too in case that makes a difference.

EricYJ-TA

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Where are you going to get a block re sleeved for 65 dollars???....

Freefallin

in Saudi Arabia buddy

Burken01

iTrader: (88)

Dang! How much are ls6 Intakes? A nickel?

Lol

Rise of the Phoenix

iTrader: (27)

I was wondering the same thing. I wasn't 100% sure, but I thought doing something like that was pretty pricey.

Freefallin

Yeah its kinda cheap like that here. So another block or sleeve?

EricYJ-TA

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Resleeve it. I would ask what kind of liners are you going to get for it?

PREDATOR-Z

It is certainly not a job I would give to someone from Hyderabad. Find a clean block.

PREDATOR-Z

Here is something that might interest you.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...-680-rwhp.html

SilverSS

iTrader: (30)

I have #7 sleeved on my 4.030 iron block. Sleeve is .055" thick ductile iron. Was done by LME. 800+hp at the wheels and no issues. If getting a new block gives you peace of mind, I would go that route.

PREDATOR-Z

Yes, but LME is not in Saudi

SilverSS

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Freefallin

LOL Hyderabad is in India dude! I'm in Saudi Arabia.

PREDATOR-Z

No ****, and what nationality is most of your hard/cheap labor?

DMM

Filipino..at least it was last November

PREDATOR-Z

Then ya'll seem confident, sleeve it and let us know how it went.

Freefallin

Yeah, like DMM said...Filipino. Yes there are also Hydrebadians (or Indians )...Lebanese, Egyptians and Turks. The Filipinos are considered the best.

As for sleeving, i can't vouch for any machine shop but going around some shops i see that it is a regular thing they do. Plus i've seen their machines...i'm no expert but they looked pretty fancy (up to date)...and there are alot per shop.

I was asking generally though...would it be a good idea to sleeve an iron block

PREDATOR-Z

If done properly, yeah.

RONIN LSX

iTrader: (44)

Sorry to bring up a dead thread, but I was wondering if you could use the MID Wet Sleeves on the LQ9? I have a 4.125 Callie Magnum crank and was told the LQ9 is too shallow for the stroke so to kill 2 birds with 1 stone, get a larger bore (4.200+), plus the deeper sleeve for the stroke.