I see no downside to offset. Especially with the 2618 alloy pistons.
I modified a dial caliper so I can reach down into the coolant passages and get an idea of the cyl wall thickness.

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Tony H
W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission

Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT