built motor

Alright so this is the start of my build thread. Ive never used any forum ever, I always just lurked when msf was around so bare with me lmao. This is the second motor that has been in the car. Original lasted about 115k, my dad owned it new till about 109k, I was about "stage 2" and beat the...

Hello all, Long time member, but I've been inactive for the last while. I came into the hobby not knowing anything, still don't know much. With the help of friends (@Awafrican) and this forum, I rescued (a shop rebuilt the engine) a 07 MS3 with blown o rings and a gouge in cylinder 3, and...

Warning: lots of text below... We all know that breaking in a new build motor can really be a make or break thing. We have to take special care to make sure rings seat, oil gets distributed well, etc... In talking with @Enki about breaking in new motors the other day I figured I'd make a thread...