Originally Posted by 350zion

So Wats the advantage to running sleeves then? From wat I've learned, open decks are prone to distorting at tdc and thats where the failure comes into play. If sleeving doesn't change the deck then are they jus stronger at the top?
And wouldn't they still walk?

Sure hate to thread Jack but this car has brought up a few questions....
I agree that once u have reached that level routine tear downs are part of the business.... Imagine doing that with our stock motors... ish would get old real quick!

Originally Posted by str8dum1

for 1100 rotations, sure.

9000 rpms divided by 60 secs = 150 rpms per sec * 7 sec = ~1100 rotations.

Also, adding sleeves does not change the deck type....

Originally Posted by meatbag

Have you ever seen what darton mid sleeves look like on a vq? All you have to do is scroll to the post below yours. Darton vq mid sleeves make it a closed deck.