Resleeving a GS1150 Cylinder Block

[quexpress]

Hi!

What is the largest sleeve/liner (OD) that can be installed in a GS1150 block before breaking through the cylinder walls such as what happened in this one?



Thank you

[chef1366]

1229 Is recommend. 77mm pistons.

[quexpress]

1229 Is recommend. 77mm pistons.

Hi!

I knew about the recommended size. Your response is appreciated but it's not the piston I'm inquiring about.

I'd like to know the MAX sleeve/liner OD that can be installed in a GS1150 block before breaking through.

Thanks chef!

[Nessism]

Maybe a silly question, but is it a problem that the sleeve broke though like that in places?

[quexpress]

Maybe a silly question, but is it a problem that the sleeve broke though like that in places?

I would tend to think so, but it's only my non-experienced opinion with resleeving cylinder blocks.
The more experienced guys such as Ray, TeamDar, Blowerbike, etc. are certainly aware of what can be done with oversized sleeves/liners.
Note: That block is not mine. I just used that pic to ask my question.

[rapidray]

As Ed is saying, it is not an issue to cut through as long as the press fit on the new sleeves into the block is correct. Ray.

[quexpress]

As Ed is saying, it is not an issue to cut through as long as the press fit on the new sleeves into the block is correct. Ray.

Thanks Ray!
Although it's not an issue, I'd like to know what max OD sleeve could be used without breaking through.

[chuck hahn]

I would check on some different known CC sleeves and see what their outer sleeve size is..then measure what the ID of your bore is.

Compare what the ID there is as compared to different sleeves and figure out what is the largest without causing break thru.

Its easy to replace sleeves in an aluminum block. Just heat them at around 300 degrees till the aluminum expands enough to slide the sleeves out. While they are heating, place the replacements in the freezer to contract them as much as possible.

pull out all the old sleeves and slide in the new ones being sure they are fully seated and let the block cool.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=203682&highlight=removing+sleeves

[chuck hahn]

I would be asking the more important question which is..How much material is required between sleeves to adequately draw combustion heat uniformly from all the cylinders to prevent overheating and scoring the hell out of them. You need a minimum "X" amount for heat disipation AND sleeve stability..rocking around and staying absoultely true under the stresses of combustion and the pistons moving up and down the bore.

I am sure the engineers have figured it out at the factory..but where would we find the formulas???

[Mekanix]

I would think that if you re sleeved and went with something that had 4mm worth of sleeve to start with that it would help uniformly dissipate heat and hold its shape better when compared to a liner that was bored to its maximum.

I bored through the side of my cylinder block like in that pic. The only thing I worried about was covering the hole so no moisture would settle in there and rust the sleeve.

[trippivot]

that is a great question - oooo a total sleeper - not flashing a B.B.

The APE site shows the 1260 sleeve O.D. is 3.275 will they fit into a stock block and be steady? I've never cut a stock set -

If you do your own sleeves -I just want to add to Mr.Hahn's instructions that after you swap old to new, weights have to be placed on the iron sleeves as they cool or they will lift out

maybe it does not always happen but I forgot the weights once and mine lifted like .010" = I had to endure ridicule during the second cycle - ugh the shop oven stinks!

[quexpress]

that is a great question - oooo a total sleeper - not flashing a B.B.

The APE site shows the 1260 sleeve O.D. is 3.275 will they fit into a stock block and be steady? I've never cut a stock set -

If you do your own sleeves -I just want to add to Mr.Hahn's instructions that after you swap old to new, weights have to be placed on the iron sleeves as they cool or they will lift out

maybe it does not always happen but I forgot the weights once and mine lifted like .010" = I had to endure ridicule during the second cycle - ugh the shop oven stinks!

No I'm not doing my own sleeves ... just trying to hear what max sleeve people have used without breaking through the GS1150 cylinder blocks.
Thanks!

[quexpress]

I would be asking the more important question which is..How much material is required between sleeves to adequately draw combustion heat uniformly from all the cylinders to prevent overheating and scoring the hell out of them. You need a minimum "X" amount for heat disipation AND sleeve stability..rocking around and staying absoultely true under the stresses of combustion and the pistons moving up and down the bore.

I am sure the engineers have figured it out at the factory..but where would we find the formulas???

Thanks for the insight but I'm not really looking for that information.

I just want to know what max OD sleeves/liners people have used in GS1150 blocks without breaking through.

Thank you.

[chuck hahn]

You NEED to ask yourself that question and find the answer..The aluminum absorbs heat way faster than the sleeves can disipate it..thus keeping them cooler.
What you want to be so adiment about doesnt means CHIT once the sleeves get overheated because there isnt any aluminum around them to draw the heat away from them...you will scorch the sleeves on the thin sides and then your FVCKED. Is that plain enough for you to understand????

[quexpress]

You NEED to ask yourself that question and find the answer..The aluminum absorbs heat way faster than the sleeves can disipate it..thus keeping them cooler.
What you want to be so adiment about doesnt means CHIT once the sleeves get overheated because there isnt any aluminum around them to draw the heat away from them...you will scorch the sleeves on the thin sides and then your FVCKED. Is that plain enough for you to understand????

Why are you getting upset? I've decided to simply ask what others had tried on GS1150 blocks. I have told you that I have appreciated your input, but was only interested in the following:
I know that 1260 sleeves work fine ... and that GSXR1127 sleeves often breakthrough. I just want to know if someone used another type of sleeves.

When you ask if " Is that plain enough for you to understand????", I will omit responding.