WTB:GSR or Type-R girdle and 3? main caps

[95teggyRS]

I found a Type-R block locally for $100 but its missing the girdle and 3 main caps. Shoot me a price, or tell me if i should even buy this block?

[CLHillard]

i thought the main caps were machined to match the block?

[NoLimits]

Yes, every blocks main caps are matched for that block specifically. You can get then machined though.
I have a couple spare main caps from my damaged block And a girdle.. But 100 for a b18c5 block is very cheap, even bare, but sometimes you do find deals. Just make sure it's in order. No cracked sleeves, or wear around where the bearings go , or anything unuasual. Otherwise sounds like a deal.

Shoot me a p.m if you want the main caps n girdle for the low low lol

[95teggyRS]

Yah I knew they where matched and that you could have them machined. He has a GSR crank for $100 more but it looks like it has spun bearing damage in the pictures. The cylinder walls are clean. Heres a link to some pics->Klik
My plans are to sleeve the block, but I've been wondering if i should just do a ls/v with the sleeves? Is there any benefit to the b18c block?Are the oil squirters still there after?

[MKZAcura]

$100 for a crank that need resurface is way to much. I'd pass on the crank but good deal on the block.

[95teggyRS]

Awesome, Thanks guys I'm going to go look at it now. Yah i figured $100 for a crank was a little high specially being damaged.

[MKZAcura]

I have a crank for sale if u want it needs to be resurfaced, but asking price is nowhere $100 lol

[95teggyRS]

Originally Posted by MKZAcura

I have a crank for sale if u want it needs to be resurfaced, but asking price is nowhere $100 lol

I'm just really debating between trying to put this together or trying to buy a buddy's B16 /w built head, JRSC, Injectors, and ECU for $1500. I trust him so I know it's in good condition too.

[MKZAcura]

U better have a deep wallet if ur going SC

[MeltMan]

I'm confused - the magic of the R block is all in the crankshaft. The block isn't special.

No R crank? Not a good deal after you find mains and get it line honed. The R crank is what you want, lighter, more counterweights.

[95teggyRS]

Originally Posted by MeltMan

I'm confused - the magic of the R block is all in the crankshaft. The block isn't special.

No R crank? Not a good deal after you find mains and get it line honed. The R crank is what you want, lighter, more counterweights.

That's some good information. I didn't know that the R crank was that much better. I know the GSR is good for a range of about 600hp and I've seen people running the LS crank even pretty high. But I can only imagine how much one costs!