Procedure: Yank off the head, drop the oil pan, unbolt stock rods, remove piston/rod assy's, hone cyl walls, install aftermarket rods/pistons into block w/o detaching the crank at all. Install new headgasket and timing components, and then go wreak havoc on the streets with a stronger (but not fully 'built') motor.
So I've heard rumors about this flying around on various forums, and was wondering if anyone has done this and with what results. Obviously this isn't like swapping out an alternator, and it's not the same as doing it 'the right way' and doing a full build, but this would be for strengthening the bottom end before disaster strikes, not waiting until there's a hole in the block
Also, any comments on the procedure to make it work better, etc etc. Just looking for comments, clarity, and advice.
And for the record, I'm not thinking about doing this myself.
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