I am considering purchasing a built block to run a boosted setup in my 94 Teg. As of now, I am running a 00 GSR with a built bottom end for N/A. This question is for the members who build or have had built or the members who own or work at local shops...how is the pricing compared to those blocks you can purchase thorough companys such as IB or Motormatrix? Its a fairly high amount of money to spend on a built block, but considering my currently setup, which way would one go?

Example-1

IB Built B18a/B block for boost or All-Motor

Iron Sleeves for total strength and durability
IB Spec Wiseco Pistons, JE pistons, or Arias Pistons. You choose!
Eagle Rods or Probe Rods
Bore, Hone, Hot tank, Deck (if nec)
Balanced Crank
Polished Crank
All new Bearings & Thrusts
All new seals, and Oil pan Gasket
New VTEC oil pump
New VTEC water pump
LS/VTEC Oil line Kit with all fittings
Compressions come in 9:1, 9.4:1, 10.5:1, 11.8:1, 12:1, 12.5:1. 12.8:1, 13:1

Price: $3350 Shipped. These are the same sleeves people use to boost 35+ PSI. Very strong.

Or Example 2

Motor Matrix

B18c1 or b16 or H series Built ShortBlock

Ge sleeves Bore, Hone, And O-ring up to 84.5 mm for boost

Pauter or Crower Rods

Je or Cp Pistons

Arp Headstuds

New bearings

3000.00 shipped Fully Assembled

This bottom end has been tested to nearly 750whp w/o an issue!!!

The above with Ferrea Valves,Springs,Retainers,Keepers. Disassembly & reassembly of head 5 angle Valve job 1200.00

add 250.00 for installation of Headstuds,Headgasket(We include),timing belt, valve adjustment, cams,and TQ down Head, . This is the best way to go!!!

Add 450.00 for Darton Pro Kit Sleeves

Add 150.00 for Balancing of Piston,Rods,Crank Pulley,Flywheel. Add 700 for P&P on head which includes polished chambers and Deshrouding if Neccessary. Add 100.00 for removal of Balance Shafts on H series. Subtract 325.00 for Eagle Rods


Or Example 3

Have my current setup rebuilt with the nessacary parts to run 20psi+, ultimately wanting to reach the 350-400whp+range

Or Example 4

Piece together the parts I need to build a block then have a local shop put it together.

Sorry for the long post, and thanks Quickcivic for the info you previously gave me.

 

john has a very god point. i dont see much of a point in buying an already built block. there are extremely reputable shops all around this area that will do just as good of a job for a lot cheaper. building a motor is not brain surgery, it just take time, money, and the know how to get everything done the right way. and like john said it always good to have some local to talk to in person if you have an questions/concerns. youre basically paying them 1000 for labor alone, thats not including machine work...kinda steep in my mind

 

Thanks, the info is good....I have a particular local builder that has worked on my car, but I wanted to see some other perspectives with regards to these setups.

 

where are you located????