A method of forming an engine is provided. A liner is cast with an outer surface with a first texture extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end of the liner. A circumferential section of the outer surface of the liner is coated with an insulative, thermoset material with a lower thermal conductivity than the texture. An engine and a cylinder liner for the engine are provided. The liner has first and second ends with an outer surface extending therebetween. An outer surface of the liner has axial sections defining a texture and an insulative thermoset coating to form material interfaces with the block with different thermal conductivities thereacross.