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Old 10-18-2011, 06:55 PM   #1
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Talking Video: Subaru Block Supports allow 40-50 psi

Originally posted in "news" section b/c this is news for the community, but the thread was locked and I was told to post here. So I apologize for the double post


I was at S&R Performance last week for my buddy's STi build and they talked to me about this new product they are developing. Called "Subaru Block Supports", this is a piece that goes between the head and block and fixes the typical block cracking between coolant and cylinder fixing the flaw in both 2.0 and 2.5 blocks. I shot a video for them as seen below:


Here is the official S&R post on their blog--> http://www.sandrperformance.com/SR-P...type_b_15.html

What myself and S&R Performance is interested in knowing is what the Subaru community thinks about this idea. This product is currently in developmental phase and official release is unknown. Thank you Nasioc community from SubyPAL and S&R Performance!


Here's a video of the CNC process too


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Old 10-18-2011, 07:22 PM   #2
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block guard im guessing? honda guys have been doing this for many years
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:28 PM   #3
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Cost? Could we order case halves that have been machined and come with the supports? Sounds like a good idea.
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:28 PM   #4
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um, so what's different about this than what Outback (now Outfront...many others have done it as well) has done for years...which have been proven to still split sleeves...?

http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/engine_blocks.htm

I will say that you seem to remove less block material than them however.
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:30 PM   #5
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sounds like a cool idea?

Cost??
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:45 PM   #6
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Somehow I still foresee this happening...

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Old 10-18-2011, 08:55 PM   #7
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There's no substitute for sleeves...
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:05 PM   #8
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I'm not sure on cost or details. I am simply but a messenger lol. I will link S&R to this page and allow them to follow up with details.
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:20 PM   #9
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In the Honda world people with block guard still break their sleeves so I guess the best bet would be some sleeves (Darton, AEBS etc...) and then if you want you could use a block guard.
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:27 PM   #10
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There's no substitute for sleeves...
Exactly. Its like trying to patch a ****ty foundation in a home. You are better off replacing that foundation.

Nice cnc work however im jelly
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:29 PM   #11
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Best alternative to a sleeve would probably trying to press a pin into the bolt relieve groove. It would pretty much be a permanent thing since you should have fun getting the case halves apart if anything ever failed or needed a rebuild.
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Best alternative to a sleeve would probably trying to press a pin into the bolt relieve groove. It would pretty much be a permanent thing since you should have fun getting the case halves apart if anything ever failed or needed a rebuild.
my only fear with that would be the differences in thermal expansion of the materials. It may actually cause more stress on that section of the liner.
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Old 10-18-2011, 10:28 PM   #13
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my only fear with that would be the differences in thermal expansion of the materials. It may actually cause more stress on that section of the liner.
True, I would test it but my balcony and apt run machine shop is not up to par with the proper equipment. Yet.... rofl
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Old 10-18-2011, 11:09 PM   #14
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How would you test it? Since a well tuned engine "can" survive on the stock sleeves at 500whp, what would the test be? Run more power? I'm assuming you're not trying to hold back on that now.
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Old 10-18-2011, 11:13 PM   #15
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Beat the crap out of it and see if it cracks or shows signs of cracks. Plenty of overbored blocks have signs of multiple small cracks before they ultimately fail. I have a few pics but I need to dig them up.
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Old 10-19-2011, 09:17 AM   #16
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True, I would test it but my balcony and apt run machine shop is not up to par with the proper equipment. Yet.... rofl
I'm still waiting for the addition of desktop cnc mill at your apt
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Old 10-19-2011, 09:35 AM   #17
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Looks like a good deal...guess we'll have to wait and see how well they work.
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Old 10-19-2011, 11:00 AM   #18
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these guys are no joke. This shop is where i have had the work and tuning done to my subaru in tampa, fl. I've known the owner for many years now in the Mitsubishi community when I was a DSM builder and tuner, and he has been a bigger influence in the Subaru community around here. If they can tune my car to make 340 AWHP at 20psi on a stock EJ205 motor with 565cc injectors on pump gas, I know they can build one HELL of an engine. S&R Performance is awesome!
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Old 10-19-2011, 12:21 PM   #19
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thanks, man. This is something that we're putting a lot of work into. We're putting together a block now that will be going into an STi that makes over 650whp. We're going to put it to the test.

We're trying something different, we do not know of anyone that has done this with this kind of detail or approach. We're confident that it will work out very well.
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Old 10-19-2011, 01:05 PM   #20
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Doesnt that dune buggy place do someting similar but with a closed deck application? They are on here because they use Subaru applications in the buggys.

Found it. http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/engine_blocks.htm

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We're trying something different, we do not know of anyone that has done this with this kind of detail or approach.
Care to ellaborate on the claim/differences?
What's different about the approach aside from what seems to be multiple billet sections per side?
What is more 'detailed'?...extremely vague claim to my ears.

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Doesnt that dune buggy place do someting similar but with a closed deck application? They are on here because they use Subaru applications in the buggys.

Found it. http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/engine_blocks.htm
Same place I linked to before. I've also stumbled upon Aussie and European sites where they do the same thing.


Man, this makes me want to get back on TampaRacing...
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these guys are no joke. This shop is where i have had the work and tuning done to my subaru in tampa, fl. I've known the owner for many years now in the Mitsubishi community when I was a DSM builder and tuner, and he has been a bigger influence in the Subaru community around here. If they can tune my car to make 340 AWHP at 20psi on a stock EJ205 motor with 565cc injectors on pump gas, I know they can build one HELL of an engine. S&R Performance is awesome!

I agree. S&R has a great reputation for being the best shop in Tampa for Subaru oriented performance. If anyone can do it, they can. S&R for the win!!!
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Old 10-19-2011, 04:27 PM   #23
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cylinder walls will DEFINITELY still crack with a deck plate.


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Old 10-19-2011, 06:04 PM   #24
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the block guard alone is not enough to push 50psi into those cylinders. sleeves and this with be almost bulletproof. sleeve, cement and block guard would be overkill.... lol
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Default Here are some pics, fresh out of the CNC.....

So we just pulled our our test block and did the first round of fitment and install test and throw her in for resurfacing.









remember, this is all testing. We're trying this out to see how well it works. No one is claiming that it's a replacement to Sleeving a block but it could be another option that will cost less and should hold up well. We'll be putting our money where I mouth is with putting this into a STi that will be runs over 30psi. Our R&D will show us what this will do and we will handle, market and sell them accordingly as we work with it.

For now, we're excited about the process and we're really looking forward to the testing.
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