what are my options

[danj76515]

hey guys I'm new to the forum but I've been in my 6 for 3yrs now self tuned 17psi stock hpfp fmic down pipe(catless) jbr 3in intake few other things

so that's enough about me let me tell you my story so I bought a blown motor hoping there wasn't any holes. none on the outside but I pull the head and found a small hold though the sleeve and water jacket. I was thinuking about m.i.d sleeves from darton anyone ever use these, I don't see any other option to save the block

[Vansquish]

Caveat emptor.

[danj76515]

Originally Posted by Vansquish Caveat emptor.

thanks tool bag I knew the risks how bout a sensible response

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by danj76515 thanks tool bag I knew the risks how bout a sensible response

Caveat emptor.

[shamie]

sleeve it

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by danj76515 self tuned 17psi stock hpfp fmic down pipe(catless) jbr 3in intake few other things

...please...please don't tell me that you actually meant you're on the stock HPFP...

[danj76515]

Originally Posted by Bingo ...please...please don't tell me that you actually meant you're on the stock HPFP...

yup been running that for 3 years no knock no pressure dips Yada Yada, I know i know it's the first thing I should have done, but a good tune goes a long way

Originally Posted by shamie sleeve it

our master tech at my shop said the same thing but I don't trust not having that jacket behind it, so I was thinking darton mid sleeves should cut that whole jacket out, I've just never seen it on our platform

[Easter Bunny]

Might be cheaper to get a different block instead of sleeving.

[danj76515]

Originally Posted by Easter Bunny Might be cheaper to get a different block instead of sleeving.

this is true but my plan is to build for 650whp which should be somewhere along the lines of 800 bhp so I'm thinking sleeving will be required anyway?

[Easter Bunny]

Nope. The stock block can take infinity.

[WetzMS3]

Buy a new block or find another core. You don't need sleeves for 650whp.

[danj76515]

thanks for all you input guys. I know a new block is easier and will probably cost the same or less than m.i.do sleeves but I'm wondering how much less if it's a matter of 300 dollars why not sleeve it, I was wondering if anyone has or knows of someone who has used these sleeves, maybe a call to darton is in order?

[WetzMS3]

People have sleeved this block before. Darton sleeves have also been used. Search build threads to find who and information.

You'll want to find a more than competent machine shop and get a quote for sleeveing from them. Not all shops are capable. I remember seeing pics of a shattered block from improper pressing of sleeves.

[mituc]

Sleeved blocks rarely went well. Guy a good used short block and convert this one onto a livingroom table with a nice piece of glass above it or make it a flower vase.