Cylinder sleeves

Fastcar731 · 06-09-2014, 06:19 PM

Is it worthwhile to put 2 sleeves in a sbc 350 that's bored .030. in # 7 and #8 cylinders?......and can anyone give me an estimate on what it'd cost to have it done right , if its worthwhile...

Alan Roehrich · 06-09-2014, 06:49 PM

It depends upon how much other work has been done on the block.

The cost of a sleeve and installation varies widely.

I use special sleeves made like diesel sleeves, the sleeves themselves are around $100 each, but they're made of superior material, and have a flange on top, they won't move. Then there is the cost of installation. As much as $100 per sleeve.

Some people install inexpensive sleeves, and get $125 or so each for the sleeve and installation.

You'd have to hone #5 and #6 back round, sleeving the block will push them out of round.

06-09-2014, 06:19 PM	#1
Fastcar731 Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cylinder sleeves Is it worthwhile to put 2 sleeves in a sbc 350 that's bored .030. in # 7 and #8 cylinders?......and can anyone give me an estimate on what it'd cost to have it done right , if its worthwhile...

06-09-2014, 06:49 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,110 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,807 Times in 411 Posts	Re: Cylinder sleeves It depends upon how much other work has been done on the block. The cost of a sleeve and installation varies widely. I use special sleeves made like diesel sleeves, the sleeves themselves are around $100 each, but they're made of superior material, and have a flange on top, they won't move. Then there is the cost of installation. As much as $100 per sleeve. Some people install inexpensive sleeves, and get $125 or so each for the sleeve and installation. You'd have to hone #5 and #6 back round, sleeving the block will push them out of round. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S