Is this block able to be resleeved

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Aug 25, 2018 | 09:49 PM

TurboTim

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Is this block able to be resleeved

Just wondering if this is too much damage for a Darton resleeve? Specifically wondering if Texas speed can get this done?

Aug 26, 2018 | 05:51 AM

Tuskyz28

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What kind of block is that ?

Aug 26, 2018 | 06:52 AM

B52bombardier1

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That is some hideously ugly damage. I would scrap that block.

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Aug 26, 2018 | 08:23 AM

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Block is fractured at three points in the water jacket. There's no support for a new sleeve.

Aug 26, 2018 | 08:53 AM

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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.

Aug 26, 2018 | 10:18 AM

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Its possible like KCS said maybe the MID sleeve.

Aug 26, 2018 | 12:20 PM

G Atsma

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That MID sleeve looks like a pretty solid setup, but only going on appearances....

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Aug 28, 2018 | 10:39 AM

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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.

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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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Aug 31, 2018 | 03:42 PM

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Darton MID

LS7 MID
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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