Hi All,

I have a choice of the following set-up :-

2.2 stroker, brand new 09 sti 2.5 crank, acl race bearings, new mahle pistons, new spec c rods, bored and honed to +.5mm and blocks tops machined.


The issue is I can have the above in a EJ207 block or a closed deck RS Liberty block.

Which should I go for?

Would appreciate opinions please......

cheers

semi-closed 207, they moved away from closed deck blocks for better cooling.

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'207 for sure.

GAV, while it's being built, I'd be putting a better set of rods in it.

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I spoke to the engine builder, he said this would not be an issue, he uses the closed deck block in his rally car.

Thanks all

Is Michael South building said engine?

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Yes

id go with a closed deck block. Just getting a bigger radiator and fans if you think cooling could be a problem?? In any case there should be enough meat in the block to go a 2.2??

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gav are u thinking 2.2 ltr & Vf42 ?

Close, 2.2 and the VF36 I have.

Just need to sell my Spec C first.

I actually have the 2.2 with the 207 block at my house already, closed deck block 2.2. is being built as we speak

hahah Gav - what does it matter in 6 months you will rip it out and do something new !!!!