Cylinder sleeves

[littleb]

Has anyone ever had an engine with cylinder repair sleeves in it? If so, did they work well? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif

[adh383]

I had one about 15 years ago. It worked ok. But it was not a high performance application. I think you would be better to get a block and go that route since you may be boring your current block anyway? Just an opinion.

[tracker]

it all depends if you are having a block sleeved or if you have one already sleeved. also if it is your only option or if it is a rare block code and if the machine shop did it right in the first place. too many variables to be sure. explain your delima

[Scotty_S-15]

If its a SBC, dry sleeve kind of deal, I agree, not the greatest for performance. The heat won\'t transfer like the original cylinder.

[Truckman91]

I had to sleeve one cylinder in my block. I ran 7000 RPM with it after. It was a 350 with 11:1. solid roller cam (248/.600/112) AFR 195cc heads, etc....



I didnt have any problems....

[littleb]

I have a block that I would like to use, but more than likely it will need sleeved and it definately would be a high performance application and I wasn\'t sure that it would be the best way to go. Just planning my next engine in case the one in my truck decides to go south.

[rayL]

aluminum blocks have cast iron sleeves so they cant be all that bad..

[grimpuppy]

I would think you could find a good block for the price it would cost to sleave the one you have now. I don\'t know what the engine situation is in your neck of the woods, but here 350 blocks go for no more than $100. Heck brand new gm blocks from Summit are only $500. I would look for another block. You don\'t want it in the back of your head wondering what if about that sleeve.

[spacecadet]

Sleaves are only as good as the installer. Many engines run sleaves. Aluminum engines, Diesals, and repaired/ rebuilt engines. As long as the installer did his job right it should be just fine. Cost comparison however, I would agree with grimpuppy. By the time the old motor is completely redone, you might as well have dished out 500.00, a 2 day waite and a ride to the auto parts store. You could order it on Wednesday and be putting it in on a friday night. I be the machine shop won\'t have that turn over. Besides you\'ll even get a warrenty (usuelly).

Space.

[littleb]

I believe I\'ll just find another block, I don\'t want to think about the sleeve every time I drive. Thanks for the info guys!