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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: HiProfile on March 30, 2009, 02:59:20 AM

Title: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: HiProfile on March 30, 2009, 02:59:20 AM
I'm really on the fence here. I'm kinda in a tight money situation (under $1k banked), but some local has a bare B18C5 that's sleeved by benson (name machined in) for $500. My plans probably won't require sleeves for at least a year or three. But this just seems like a steal (pun intended - ITR!).

I figure I'll only need streetable power, since I'm not a weekend racer type. Generally speaking 400whp is about that limit, and doesn't really require sleeves.


I guess this brings me to the next question - anyone want a sleeved ITR, no crank/pan/head, for $750? :P
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: hotrex on March 30, 2009, 05:22:09 AM
650;  WHATS THE BORE SIZE/   
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: CSaddict on March 30, 2009, 06:37:22 AM
650;  WHATS THE BORE SIZE/   

Whats up that sleeve sir?
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: Joseph Davis on March 30, 2009, 08:43:03 AM
You don't need sleeves for 400.  You don't need the girdle in the bottom end, either.  Although both are nice to have if you go any higher.

It's not that great of a deal in this economy.  Jew the guy down a bill if you spen the money.
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: junkyard racer on March 30, 2009, 10:08:05 AM
As mentioned earlier, in this economy, if you have money and a secure job, your golden. Total buyers market right now.
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: widebody93 on March 30, 2009, 11:05:12 AM
As mentioned earlier, in this economy, if you have money and a secure job, your golden. Total buyers market right now.
Quoted for truth
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: Urban Indian on March 30, 2009, 11:43:25 AM
except here in Canada



people still want the same price they wanted 6 months ago O0
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: HiProfile on March 30, 2009, 01:32:36 PM
I know I wouldn't need either for 400, I'm just stuck with that 'future value of money' equation in my head from accounting class. $500 now would be like $750 when I would need sleeves later, and it would cost over $1k for just a B18 sleeved by GE.

He also has some new Precision 1k injectors for $150, I might really lowball him, try $450 for both. If I could sell my EF I'd have no prob doing that. I'd have to ask what the bore size is.
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: bigdaddyvtec on March 30, 2009, 01:37:53 PM
except here in Canada



people still want the same price they wanted 6 months ago O0

Thats because Canada is teh Ghey...



FUCK CANADA!!!


LOL
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: marcj on March 30, 2009, 02:55:43 PM
i would go with a used LS block instead.. a good tune, rod & piston combo will handle your goal just fine.

hell i got my complete b16 short block for 50 bucks and a complete LS for free. just keep your eyes peeled and you can find crazy deals
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: Urban Indian on March 30, 2009, 03:12:28 PM
lowball him for the injectors too :yes:
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: brine04 on March 30, 2009, 03:13:43 PM
If its 84mm or less buy it otherwise don't bother.
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: turbohf on March 30, 2009, 03:14:40 PM
you need to sell it to me so i can put it in my R... my C5 is missing :-\
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: Joseph Davis on March 30, 2009, 03:21:17 PM
If I could sell my EF I'd have no prob doing that. I'd have to ask what the bore size is.

Talk to every military buddy you have, make them talk to their friends.  If the car is remotely clean, with every military guy on the face of the planet getting $10k+ re-enlistment bonuses the market for $10K and under toy cars is booming.
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: Teg2boo on March 30, 2009, 03:39:17 PM
I'm really on the fence here. I'm kinda in a tight money situation (under $1k banked), but some local has a bare B18C5 that's sleeved by benson (name machined in) for $500. My plans probably won't require sleeves for at least a year or three.

What's up with the second year? :P

If you only have 1k$ in your bank account keep it. Your sleeved block will not pay your bills  :-\

Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: rsmith2786 on March 30, 2009, 05:09:27 PM
you need to sell it to me so i can put it in my R... my C5 is missing :-\

Buy my C5 block.
Title: Re: Cheap Benson-sleeved B18C5, am I stupid?
Post by: turbohf on March 30, 2009, 05:11:01 PM
you need to sell it to me so i can put it in my R... my C5 is missing :-\

Buy my C5 block.

i dont know who you are, so i dont trust you. PM me information on the block and you, and we can talk...