Sleeving LQ9 (6.0)
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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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.