Engine builders anyone been ripped by one

[randy wilson]

Yes, had a friend but a ready to assemble kit from a well known builder in the south. I assembled it. Heads were complete. After assembly I leaked it. Not one valve would hold better then 94% leakage. Took it apart, spent another $12,000 on it. Cranked it. And my friend won the state fair, and points championship. Sad engine to send out that way.