Hypothetically speaking.......

[Grey]

If one of the differences in the 18b and 18c engines is the size of the cylinders with those of the 18b being larger- would it be beneficial to have hardened (as in a Bensons block job) cylinders of the 18b size put into an 18c block with pistons that keep the compression at the stock level for an 18c?

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Jef
"If you know the rules and choose to break them,
Don't B!tch about the Penalties!"

[TurboInteg95]

no, the difference is in the stroke not the bore. the B18c has a shorter stroke by about 2 mm. this was done to achieve a better rod ratio for the higher revving engine. I would rather have the better rod ratio then the extra 55cc's or whatever the difference is.