Drop in's can be done, but you have to really be careful and know what you are doing.

The hone is a very key part too and if your sleeves have any cracking etc you could be asking for issues.

I am a firm believer in pulling the whole motor and doing it full out but shops like ETS show it can be done the other way.

For the average person who doesn't do their own work I fully recommend a full build.

 

old thread but can i just ask how much did you hone the block as far of clearance, piston to wall and why did u removed the oil squirters? would you recommend on doing this?

thanks,
Rony