Sleeved b18c short motors from the states

**Marmo.** · 17-01-2011 03:10 PM

Noticed the b18c1 in my dc1 is blowing a bit of smoke at high revs I was previously going to do a all motor with just basic bolt ons, now because of the smoke am considering going a bit more with it as the cost of a short motor is near the same,

Would be a basic set up, s-375 ETT turbo, twin 44mm wastegates, fmic + pipes , custom intake manifold, e85, 2200cc injectors, hondata s300, ungraded drive shafts and clutch,
(welder/fabricator by trade with strong back ground in custom car parts so will keep costs right down)
Been looking at sleeved short blocks from the states seem to range from 2.5k to 4k,

Just need some advice on pistons and sleeves? Darton seem to be the pick of the sleeves? Ans either Wisco or je pistons?

Is there any companies in the states that you would recommend or not recconmend?

**IEVAQ8** · 17-01-2011 06:50 PM

i personally like cp pistons, i havnt used them before but i hav heard good things..........

sounds like an interesting build...

**Marmo.** · 17-01-2011 08:06 PM

Yeh still in the decision mode ATM, money isn't really the decider here just what i want from the car, as I already have a Vl street/strip car that I'm aiming for 8's/150mph in but just lost interest in it ATM.

Oh I still have to have a sticky beack down there and see if I'm able to keep aircon
Lol

**Sexc86** · 18-01-2011 07:23 AM

ERL Performance or Lasky Racing - build mass produced honda short blocks Hi or low compression... usually with a warrenty too

**Marmo.** · 18-01-2011 10:13 AM

Had a look at the erl before I'll have a look at the Lasky now,
Not blowing smoke anymore must have just been that one time :-s?

**Scholzey** · 18-01-2011 11:33 PM

might wanna look at dart blocks. engine builder sold me block for 1800 us$+ machining, so its really quite affordable espically since sleved options are only a few hundred less, and they are the strongest in the business i believe.