Darton sleeves

[import_boi]

So today I've been using the RMC Cnc mill to install my darton MID sleeves into my b18c5 block. I'm still working on it so I'll upload pix later tonight

[nusdogg]

Nice. Can't wait to see.

[madmike]

pics or it never happend lol jk

[import_boi]

Here it is dialed in y axis, a axis,x axis, and z axis. It was pain pain in the butt with a axis bc it's not like a v8 were you use the cam tunnel.
http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o446/import_boi/photo-16.jpg

This was the only reason why I bought this b18c5 for. Really wish it came
With a crank.
http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o446/import_boi/photo-17.jpg

Here is what it looks like when the steel sleeve is starting to break off.
http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o446/import_boi/photo-18.jpg

The aluminum sleeve starting to fall apart. After 5 hours of boring this out
http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o446/import_boi/photo-22.jpg

Last cut b4 cutting the the surface of the deck
http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o446/import_boi/photo-21.jpg

When it's all said and done with 6 hours into this block. Here's it is!
http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o446/import_boi/photo-20.jpg

Tomorrow I'll mock up the sleeves after I clean the sharp edges off the inside of the block.

im not going to have any pictures for awhile. the RMC through a fit when i was decking the surface. this is the 2nd time this happen this semester. the first time it happen it took .060" off the deck of my a classmate ls1. but thank goodness i hit the stop as soon as i heard it taking a big cut. so im going to have to weld up the block and deck it, then i'll be able to install the sleeves.

overall i really don't trust a lot of machines these day, unless i use it everyday.

sorry for the disappointment bc i know you guys wanna see the outcome.

[import_boi]

Hope you guys and gals enjoy this :)

[import_boi]

pics or it never happend lol jk

It never happened it was my dream. Lol

[Grunny]

Very nice work, where is it that your work.

[import_boi]

I'm just about to finish school. I'm still looking for a shop to go work for.

[Speedfreak]

Thats a lot of work. I've seen the sleeves be cut out near the bottom with no boring at all.

[paulzy]

I heard Doug at DG is a one man show now. Maybe give him a call to see if he needs any help

[brad]

Very cool!

[b18_ef_hatch]

I heard Doug at DG is a one man show now. Maybe give him a call to see if he needs any help

He sure is. I was just in there tonight picking up my Darton block after having him do some testing on it and checking stuff over.

It's called Hendrick's now.

[import_boi]

I heard Doug at DG is a one man show now. Maybe give him a call to see if he needs any help

Thanks for the info paul

[import_boi]

He sure is. I was just in there tonight picking up my Darton block after having him do some testing on it and checking stuff over.

It's called Hendrick's now.

Hmm... I think my class had a phone conversion once with Hendricks. Cool I'll definitely check it out.

[import_boi]

Thats a lot of work. I've seen the sleeves be cut out near the bottom with no boring at all.

Hmm... Then how do they set there steps to accept the sleeve? Interesting, I would like to see what it looks like

[import_boi]

He sure is. I was just in there tonight picking up my Darton block after having him do some testing on it and checking stuff over.

It's called Hendrick's now.

hmm... i can't seem to find them on google. whats the full shop name?

[inspector01]

Have you ever done this before?? I'm hoping your teacher or someone has at least, cuz I know its not easy to get perfect. Good luck though, looking good so far. Whats the plan for the rest of the setup??

[paulzy]

hmm... i can't seem to find them on google. whats the full shop name?

try their old website

www.dgmotors.biz

[redlinetuning]

It's Hendrick's Engineering now. I was just there last week to pick up a head from Doug. Guy was awesome to work with as well.

He still uses the same number : 952 746 0174. The old D&G sign is still up front.

And back to your block, that's some pretty cool stuff. Kinda wish I went to machine shop class. Post up some more pictures as you progress on your project.

[import_boi]

Have you ever done this before?? I'm hoping your teacher or someone has at least, cuz I know its not easy to get perfect. Good luck though, looking good so far. Whats the plan for the rest of the setup??

my advance teacher did a lot of these back when he was in chicago, plus he worked on AMS problems. this was b4 AMS got big and he was one of the first people to build 300 hp na hondas. but he wouldnt tell me what he used.

[nusdogg]

Nice! Looks good.

[eastbethelboy]

keep updating very cool stuff here.

[lyricaljdm]

great job pheng! can't wait to see the final outcome of it! wanna work on my block too???? LOL!

[import_boi]

great job pheng! can't wait to see the final outcome of it! wanna work on my block too???? LOL!

thanks mnhonda peeps. i would work on your block if i had the time and school is about to end.