I've heard various things about GE. I like AEBS because I only hear good things.

The $1500 includes all shipping charges to CA, sleeves, boring and block cleaning.

I'm not saying that's the best deal out there, I'm open to suggestions.

What sleeves does Inline use?

Everyone says that the lower the compression the better for boost. I agree if you're running a stupid amount of boost, but the higher the compression + more boost = more power BUT more chance of boom.

9.5:1 has been good to me. My car runs very well when I'm not boosting and it spools quickly when I do.

I like having the power that I do. I've talked to a guy that runs 22 psi on his B18C1 (fully built) and he runs 9:1. He says he wishes he'd have gone with a higher CR. He pushes 400+ whp.

I'm staying at 9.5:1