imported_gohondago

Okay i knwo that a b series has an open deck. I also knwo there are places that you can buy a deck plate , and there are places that weld and machien them in for you . ANyoen ever have this done?? Also is there anywhere in canada that does it?, maybe in toronto?
What about Leitner , do they do this??

THANKS

imported_gatherer

do you want a deck plate or a T top sleeve?

a deck plate raises the height of the deck by the specified amount, while the t top sleeves create a sort of closed deck design...

imported_gohondago

CLose it to make it a closed deck, for better sealing.........

and just for the record i ahve a magaizine somewher that actually calls it a deck plate, and tells that it has to be pressed and welded then machined. DUnno if they just put the wrong pic or what .......but yes

CLOSE THE DECK

imported_SW20 MR2

LP could do it or you could buy the block guard from a company like STR.

imported_gatherer

then you want T top sleeves to close off the deck .. since deck plates are used to raise the hieght of the deck (to improve rod to storke ratio)

imported_gohondago

Whats a block guard?

Jugglez

This is a Nuformz block guard.



The STR unit is similar but has waved edges to allow coolant flow, not drilled holes like the Nuformz.

These have to be welded into the top of water jackets, and if not done right you will get block distortion.

A better alternative are the Leitner T-top sleeves, which are a complete conversion closing off the top of the deck. The t-tops are thicker and stronger than the block guard pieces.

if you can afford it, t-tops are the way to go.

here's how the process is done at Leitner Performance
http://www.leitnerperformance.com/projects.html

imported_gohondago

nice selling job, lol

what does leitner charge total to purchasde and have installed into my block??

imported_SW20 MR2

Before doing either of those, what do you have planned for your car? Unless you're planning to put down 400+ whp, I don't feel a block guard is necessary.

imported_gohondago

Well i was planning on goign around 12.5 compression and possible these cams......

http://www.compcams.com/catalog/192_193.html

number 3 ....ro somthing similar.
I wont be running boost , and im trying nto to go with any NOS....

WIll i need a block guard or t tops?

imported_SW20 MR2

I wouldn't bother with the guard or sleeves.

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

not on 12.5 ... but if your block needs resleeving anyways, it's cheap insurance really... it really would be best to talk to a professional like b16civic. He'll steer you in the right direction.

imported_SW20 MR2

To further complicate things, some people will recommend a girdle instead of a block guard. I don't think you need either though.