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220 miles. All normal logs. I have all those miles logged as @Jon-MooredPerformanceLLC was along for the gripes/ride. Installer is working on getting me in. Told him I don’t want the motor as it has junk run through it at 220 miles. That valve didn’t destroy itself so what did?

rings should have seated already or rings were trashed to begin with, set expectations with installer that if the builder wants the long block back, they are to send me a different one or refund my money. I do not want a motor that has trash in it ever, just a ticking time bomb.

im out of mshs next week and if I cant get refunds i eat that cost so joy… 😂
I’m sure they’ll do good by you, that’s unbelievable for 220 miles. I’m half wishing this is you sandbagging showing your old engine and going to show up at mshs but I doubt it… sucks man.
 


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220 miles. All normal logs. I have all those miles logged as @Jon-MooredPerformanceLLC was along for the gripes/ride. Installer is working on getting me in. Told him I don’t want the motor as it has junk run through it at 220 miles. That valve didn’t destroy itself so what did?

rings should have seated already or rings were trashed to begin with, set expectations with installer that if the builder wants the long block back, they are to send me a different one or refund my money. I do not want a motor that has trash in it ever, just a ticking time bomb.

im out of mshs next week and if I cant get refunds i eat that cost so joy… 😂
I think it may be possible for you to sell your ticket.
Do you also have a room reserved?
 


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I think it may be possible for you to sell your ticket.
Do you also have a room reserved?
Yes, going to speak to Dan tomorrow. Just decided to throw in the towel. Won't know what builder wants to do yet.
 


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Mshs event plans cancelled. Still waiting to get with installer, builder wants a leak down test 🙄
 


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Who would think to do a leak down or compression test on a brand new engine, I mean I wouldn’t. That start up video should be enough imo
 


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Who would think to do a leak down or compression test on a brand new engine, I mean I wouldn’t. That start up video should be enough imo
I leak down tested my me rebuilt engine before first start, after first start (and changed oil and filter), after initial break in run (and changed oil and filter agsin, Driven BR40), at appx 100 miles (and changed oil agsin), then at 300, was all sealed up so changed oil to full syn Amsoil Signature Series 5W50 which she’s still running on now about 3000 or so miles later. I change oil as soon as it starts to discolor which is around 1000 miles, but they’re hard driven miles. (And I send samples out for analysis) Oil is your life blood, touches every moving part, keeping it fresh and peak performing is cheap insurance. I also leak down test during winter hibernation. Only way to be sure nothings going on and have confidence no surprises are waiting to pop up. “I gots ta know!”
 


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I leak down tested my me rebuilt engine before first start, after first start (and changed oil and filter), after initial break in run (and changed oil and filter agsin, Driven BR40), at appx 100 miles (and changed oil agsin), then at 300, was all sealed up so changed oil to full syn Amsoil Signature Series 5W50 which she’s still running on now about 3000 or so miles later. I change oil as soon as it starts to discolor which is around 1000 miles, but they’re hard driven miles. (And I send samples out for analysis) Oil is your life blood, touches every moving part, keeping it fresh and peak performing is cheap insurance. I also leak down test during winter hibernation. Only way to be sure nothings going on and have confidence no surprises are waiting to pop up. “I gots ta know!”
Sorry, I what I meant was… who except @16GoManGoHC2 would leak down test before/after/during startup and pull heads for fun 😉 (just kidding of course)
 


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If I built it myself, I’d be more inclined to make sure it’s in working order. I’m saying a brand new engine from a big builder, with heads already installed (from builder) not sure it would cross my mind to do that
 


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If I built it myself, I’d be more inclined to make sure it’s in working order. I’m saying a brand new engine from a big builder, with heads already installed (from builder) not sure it would cross my mind to do that
That would make me even more inclined to do so lol. They hurry toooooo much doing builds. It’s why I don’t build engines for a living. I would go broke lol because I take way too much time but like always the devil is in the details.
 


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That would make me even more inclined to do so lol. They hurry toooooo much doing builds. It’s why I don’t build engines for a living. I would go broke lol because I take way too much time but like always the devil is in the details.
BUT that’s the only way to do it and do it right the first time!
 


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Engine is coming out, builder wants it back. I have cancelled my race season and all further car activities. Right now I am beholden to installer for removal, shipping and re-installation. Car is still for sale, when/if you want it, it will have motor plus break in miles completed.
 


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Engine is coming out, builder wants it back. I have cancelled my race season and all further car activities. Right now I am beholden to installer for removal, shipping and re-installation. Car is still for sale, when/if you want it, it will have motor plus break in miles completed.
Just take a deep breath man, it’s out of your hands. It’s way too hot to be racing anyway. You’ll be ready in time for fall to set some records
 


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Just take a deep breath man, it’s out of your hands. It’s way too hot to be racing anyway. You’ll be ready in time for fall to set some records
you're not reading the room, i am done.
 


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Until next week. You have a love hate relationship with that car.
 


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Until next week. You have a love hate relationship with that car.
there is no next week, motor will not be taken out promptly and im not holding my breath through builder
 


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MMX is a big company, but I think they use better built performance for their builds
 


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Kind of worried, that’s who I was going to go with if I ever got a built bottom end
 


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If you were close we’d have it out in 6 hours max with no lift
 


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Hater does it in under 2!
 


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Hater does it in under 2!
Hater has a lift. Dropping it out the bottom is small potatoes, I’m talking about doing it on your back and out through the top
 




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