RE: Engine buying
I am liking the new Irvine engines. A little pricy, but good power and reliability. I also like MVVS, awsome power and good reliability. Heck I like most kinds of engines. Except LEO, what a POS. I have had good luck with all my engines especially my Saito 4 strokers.
I would stay away from the no-namers. Some of the Chineese engines are decent but some of them are not. I have heard enough good and bad to stay away from MDS. Basicly if you buy a name brand engine you will be fine.
Mark Shuman