Originally posted by dx2gsr
Just a few questions....the CTR pistons will fit in the B18C1 bottom end?
Yep. Same bore, different stroke. Though obviously, if you resleeve the block you'll need pistons to match the larger bore.
Originally posted by dx2gsr
qtiger, when you say somebody's TI retainers, what does that mean?
Well, I'd buy the matching set to go with your springs, but I gave you a couple options on valvetrain. And obviously there's other cams you could choose, too.
Originally posted by dx2gsr
With the P&P job, should it be like a 3 angle or 5 angle job?
That's between you friend and his P&P shop. Personally, I believe that a 3 angle does the job nicely, but a P&P is a matched package and I would take the advice of your porter. Just choose a good one.
Originally posted by dx2gsr
Would the sleeving do anything as far as HP gains?
Yeah, you should see similar gains in horsepower and torque. I've never seen a back-to-back dyno of 1.6L and 2.0L without other modifications, so I can't guess on what that number is.