For some reason I can't get the idea out of my head of getting a B20 block, some nice forged pistons and my B18C6 type R internals, head etc to make a B19.
I know there have been mixed findings with B20 reliability, particularly the sleeves however if I understand rightly this is more of an issue when boosting them. I've read there's plenty of people out there revving the **** out of N/A B20s without any problems, and this would have a slightly safer rod/stroke ratio and well balanced type R crank.
Plus if there were any issues a B20 block isn't that expensive to replace... but I wouldn't be going mental with the tuning. I just think of it as a 84mm type R.
Talk me out of it.
I know there have been mixed findings with B20 reliability, particularly the sleeves however if I understand rightly this is more of an issue when boosting them. I've read there's plenty of people out there revving the **** out of N/A B20s without any problems, and this would have a slightly safer rod/stroke ratio and well balanced type R crank.
Plus if there were any issues a B20 block isn't that expensive to replace... but I wouldn't be going mental with the tuning. I just think of it as a 84mm type R.
Talk me out of it.