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civicb18Tkid · 08-25-2007, 09:20 PM

Ive pretty much completed building my engine and now im picking up a spare block and im sleeving it. Just want your guys opinions on what brands you have had luck with. Im leaning towards some Dartons

highmilehatch · 08-26-2007, 12:28 AM

How much power do you plan on making? I hear good things about ERL.

CHR!S · 08-26-2007, 12:57 PM

ERL and GE are both very good sleeves to use. i have a friend who has a 900-950whp ERL superdeck and its quality is top-notch. i also know someone whos build an 800whp gsr that has ge sleeves.

Ion22 · 08-26-2007, 03:04 PM

ERL FTW They say that they can hold up to 1000 hp but I don't know if any one has proved them wrong.

BCSpeed · 08-28-2007, 01:01 AM

Erl is the only way to go. They have a pretty good turn around time as compaired to other companys.

underpressure02 · 08-28-2007, 11:12 AM

I used ERL for my race motor and they used the Darton MID sleeves. I have not had any problems with the block.

Epic Tuning · 08-29-2007, 09:12 AM

If you want sleeved go ERL all the company's have stories behind them. We have made over 700ho on stock B blocks. Good luck!

07NHBPCivicSi · 08-29-2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epic Tuning

If you want sleeved go ERL all the company's have stories behind them. We have made over 700ho on stock B blocks. Good luck!

My buuddy has ERL JDM GSR block with 29 Lbs no problems, great service and fast!!

na is best! · 09-11-2007, 02:11 PM

you guys do know that erl doesnt make sleeves? They install sleeves. They use darton sleeves. I would suggest to just pick up a Dart Block, but then again that is based upon your ultimate goals. I think your question should be different, you should be askin weather you should be open or closed deck, then you can determine your sleeve brand

SovXietday · 09-23-2007, 05:45 PM

Benson sleeves
Darton sleeves
AEBS sleeves
GE sleeves

I've seen good results from all of them.

underpressure02 · 09-24-2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by na is best!

you guys do know that erl doesnt make sleeves? They install sleeves. They use darton sleeves. I would suggest to just pick up a Dart Block, but then again that is based upon your ultimate goals. I think your question should be different, you should be askin weather you should be open or closed deck, then you can determine your sleeve brand

Read above what I posted.

Also if you plan on running any series I would not get a dart block. I am pretty sure most sportsman classes do not allow dart blocks.

07NHBPCivicSi · 09-24-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underpressure02

Read above what I posted.

Also if you plan on running any series I would not get a dart block. I am pretty sure most sportsman classes do not allow dart blocks.

hes 100% right

na is best! · 09-24-2007, 08:28 PM

yea you are right they most dont allow dart block, but then again i dont see where he said he was building the block to compete in any specific class races. And no i didnt see what you put, i just seen his question and the first couple replies that kept sayin earl sleeves so i was just letting him kno they dont make sleeves. I still believe if you are going to invest the money in boring and sleeving, to go with a dart block. Problems can come up with sleeveing but then again depends upon how much power he is plannin on and also what type of setup. There are many advantages to a dart block over a sleeved gsr, and they really arent that much then what people think. Just my opinion

08-25-2007, 09:20 PM	#1
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08-26-2007, 12:28 AM	#2
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08-26-2007, 03:04 PM	#4
Ion22 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bensalem PA Member #1703 iTrader: (0)	ERL FTW They say that they can hold up to 1000 hp but I don't know if any one has proved them wrong. __________________ XBL Gamertag=Ion22

08-28-2007, 11:12 AM	#6
underpressure02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Member #645 iTrader: (0)	I used ERL for my race motor and they used the Darton MID sleeves. I have not had any problems with the block. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Northeast Drag Racing Club/Performance Parts Webstore

09-11-2007, 02:11 PM	#9
na is best! Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3643 iTrader: (0)	you guys do know that erl doesnt make sleeves? They install sleeves. They use darton sleeves. I would suggest to just pick up a Dart Block, but then again that is based upon your ultimate goals. I think your question should be different, you should be askin weather you should be open or closed deck, then you can determine your sleeve brand __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-26-2007, 12:57 PM	#3
CHR!S Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #460 My Ride: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V iTrader: (0)	ERL and GE are both very good sleeves to use. i have a friend who has a 900-950whp ERL superdeck and its quality is top-notch. i also know someone whos build an 800whp gsr that has ge sleeves.

08-28-2007, 01:01 AM	#5
BCSpeed Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tullytown,PA Member #1414 My Ride: 91 integra iTrader: (0)	Erl is the only way to go. They have a pretty good turn around time as compaired to other companys.

08-29-2007, 09:12 AM	#7
Epic Tuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Allentown, PA Member #5610 iTrader: (1)	If you want sleeved go ERL all the company's have stories behind them. We have made over 700ho on stock B blocks. Good luck!

09-24-2007, 08:28 PM	#13
na is best! Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3643 iTrader: (0)	yea you are right they most dont allow dart block, but then again i dont see where he said he was building the block to compete in any specific class races. And no i didnt see what you put, i just seen his question and the first couple replies that kept sayin earl sleeves so i was just letting him kno they dont make sleeves. I still believe if you are going to invest the money in boring and sleeving, to go with a dart block. Problems can come up with sleeveing but then again depends upon how much power he is plannin on and also what type of setup. There are many advantages to a dart block over a sleeved gsr, and they really arent that much then what people think. Just my opinion __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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