Livernois Motorsports Powerstorm 3.5L Race Series Engine Build!

[Livernois Motorsports]

Second side is cut! A few shavings but looks great. We will have to clean it up a bit before we start measuring and cutting for the sleeves.

[J-Will]

Wow.  Very manual process to get those deck braces in.

[SHOdded]

I guess it is custom to every build.  Possibly to take into account manufacturing tolerances?

[Livernois Motorsports]

I guess it is custom to every build.  Possibly to take into account manufacturing tolerances?

Correct, every block is not the same down to the thousandths so we have to use a different approach for fitting. We can make adjustments on the fly to make sure its a proper fit!

[Livernois Motorsports]

A couple measurements of the sleeves that will be going into the block before we start cutting. We measure before the cutting to find the exact bore size to get the correct sleeve to block interference. This will provide the exact fit we need!

[Livernois Motorsports]

Next step, start shaving away to make room for the new sleeves!

[Livernois Motorsports]

More photos

[SHOdded]

Like all that glitter, LOL!

[Livernois Motorsports]

Block is out of cutting and getting cleaned up. We will be going through a few steps to get the freshly cut walls ready for the new sleeves before they are pressed in this afternoon. So far, it looks great! We can't wait for this project to come together.

[Livernois Motorsports]

After some persuasion the sleeves are in! We will be going back to the CNC machines to cut the lip off to make sure the deck is perfectly flat. 

[SHOdded]

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do these sleeves do?  And do you have pics of them prior to being put in place.  TIA.

[glock-coma]

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do these sleeves do?  And do you have pics of them prior to being put in place.  TIA.

Post #35 has the sleeve exposed.

[Livernois Motorsports]

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do these sleeves do?  And do you have pics of them prior to being put in place.  TIA.

There are a few reasons why we choose to sleeve a block. The sleeves themselves will increase the bore strength which is key when more power is added. They are much stronger than the stock bore and will last for a much longer period with no shifting during load.

They also maintain the bores geometry for higher performance goals, improving ring seal and strength when you are adding massive amounts of hp and tq.

There is a photo in post #34 of the sleeve itself before it goes into the block.

[Livernois Motorsports]

We're back to the CNC machines this morning to deck of the extra bit of sleeve sticking from the top of the block. We want to ensure a flush fit between the deck, gasket, and head for a perfect fit.

[TopherSho]

Assuming the exhaust was re-worked to handle it.  What is the comfortable redline on these remanned blocks?