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<blockquote data-quote="11Sec_Lx" data-source="post: 16086890" data-attributes="member: 9869"><p>Such a tough call. Sorry to hear about this for the op and bunits. Op, I have 4 years into a Gen 1 Aluminator and it's been great so far. I did get stingy, exceeding the fuel system capabilities last spring and it cost me a head gasket. I wish there was a fool proof option. My best advice would be to have the builder assemble everything. Minimize the numbers of cooks in the kitchen. Take the engine cross country if you have to. I drove 12+ hours from Indiana to Oklahoma last May to get the hg repaired by a reputable guy (Trevor at Tricky Performance). I'll likely be back there when I need something big done and done right. </p><p></p><p>I assume I'm at the edge with my Aluminator. I have money saved for a short block, but am not going to pull this out while it's still going strong at this point. Depending on how mine shakes out will greatly influence where I take it from here. If it just gets tired and I don't hurt the block, it may never get sleeved. If I hurt a sleeve, I'll likely end up with a sleeved deal. </p><p></p><p>It's hard enough getting a good forged build. Adding sleeves is another variable. I would probably get a good forged build without sleeves if I were you. </p><p></p><p>My $.02</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="11Sec_Lx, post: 16086890, member: 9869"] Such a tough call. Sorry to hear about this for the op and bunits. Op, I have 4 years into a Gen 1 Aluminator and it's been great so far. I did get stingy, exceeding the fuel system capabilities last spring and it cost me a head gasket. I wish there was a fool proof option. My best advice would be to have the builder assemble everything. Minimize the numbers of cooks in the kitchen. Take the engine cross country if you have to. I drove 12+ hours from Indiana to Oklahoma last May to get the hg repaired by a reputable guy (Trevor at Tricky Performance). I'll likely be back there when I need something big done and done right. I assume I'm at the edge with my Aluminator. I have money saved for a short block, but am not going to pull this out while it's still going strong at this point. Depending on how mine shakes out will greatly influence where I take it from here. If it just gets tired and I don't hurt the block, it may never get sleeved. If I hurt a sleeve, I'll likely end up with a sleeved deal. It's hard enough getting a good forged build. Adding sleeves is another variable. I would probably get a good forged build without sleeves if I were you. My $.02 [/QUOTE]
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