Mrs. Cambel my sixth grade teacher said ( no question is a stupid question unless you already know the answer, for then you should of asked another question to learn more) ONE GREAT TEACHER.

I agree with you on the workmanship. But better parts are better parts. For they too come down to workmanship. However after four rebuilds by different builders and the same results each and every time in three passes, fried bearings and engine seize, it was time I did things myself. For even with the best parts you cant just assemble it. Just because its new doesn't mean its good. The crank had .015 run out at the rear when placed on 1&4 journals. They only checked it when it was on the front and rear only. The rear main was .002 smaller then 1-4. The rod bearings were at .0017 clearance not .0025-.0028.
The details of a blueprinted engine.
I had the block line bored to perfection, the crank ground too within a tenth.
I along with a friend I assembled the bottom end yesterday paying ATTENTION to each and every detail. I can now spin the crank just about by blowing on it.
I want the engine to run like my friends, racing it for Ten years every week and still running great with normal maintenance.