Sleeving an LSX block...?
08-24-2012, 12:41 AM
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I dont see a problem running that big of bore for a turbo application. As stated people go with 4.125-4.150 bore for sealing purposes. Ive done quite a few small block ford heads on applications using a 4.150-4.185 bore and big turbos with no problems.
08-24-2012, 12:47 AM
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I'm dropping my block off tomorrow to have my builder start my forged iron 370ci for BOOST.
But I think in a year I'm going to talk to Steve again about sleeving an iron block. Then try to build something like NRE does......1800-2300 HP TT LSX 454. Just for the hell of it....
Hahahahaha.....
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But I think in a year I'm going to talk to Steve again about sleeving an iron block. Then try to build something like NRE does......1800-2300 HP TT LSX 454. Just for the hell of it....
Hahahahaha.....
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08-24-2012, 08:40 PM
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Just my opinion. Your going to push the cylinder walls away from the rings. Any oil consumption or detonation you better pull back the boost, quick. The block material is harder than OEM but there are limits. Why the desire to build 400+ inches? Let that engine rev and enjoy it. You'll kill the head gaskets between the cylinders for sure. Sleeves are a waist of $$ on this block.
