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Old 08-25-2018, 09:49 PM
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Just wondering if this is too much damage for a Darton resleeve? Specifically wondering if Texas speed can get this done?
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What kind of block is that ?
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That is some hideously ugly damage. I would scrap that block.

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Block is fractured at three points in the water jacket. There's no support for a new sleeve.
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
Just wondering if this is too much damage for a Darton resleeve? Specifically wondering if Texas speed can get this done?
That can probably be fixed with Darton MID sleeves, but I’m not sure if TSP installs them. Steve At Race Engine Development is a co-holder of the MID patent and is a site sponsor as well. You might want to contact him too.
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Its possible like KCS said maybe the MID sleeve.
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That MID sleeve looks like a pretty solid setup, but only going on appearances....
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To the OP, that block is JUNK if you are sticking with a factory style sleeve. If you REALLY need to save the block, then the MID sleeve is likely your only option.


Originally Posted by G Atsma
That MID sleeve looks like a pretty solid setup, but only going on appearances....
The MID sleeves are a great design when the block is machined properly and the sleeves are installed properly. It's not your standard sleeve job.

There are a lot of examples of high horsepower MID blocks out there. I'd also recommend Steve at Race Ending Development (RED)
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That's an ERL wet sleeve in the photo, not MID. Here is an LS7 MID photo.
If the cylinder wall is undamaged below the water jacket floor, it can be saved. Otherwise it is junk.
I have one set of MID Gen IV sleeves left.
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