Seems we are all mostly saying the same thing, but in differant languages.

Dar's explinations like above are a pleasure for me to read.

Where I get lost is when someone says something that doesn't make sence to me, and then doesn't elaborate. The other thing that really gets me is when someone tells ya something, expects you to believe it, but then can't tell ya why? This is not dirrected at anyone other than to thank guys like DarZeelon, RaceCity, Hobbsy and some others for sharing their knowlege.

Xjet, I did think about it Sir...I wrote it!

OnPipe- The ringed engines I've had were all Foxes and all baffel/bbng. engines. (Eagle Is) They required little "break-in". I would expect any ringed engine to seat pretty quick. The non-ringed engines I've had have all run better the longer they were run. (OS,Fox,T/Tiger) One good thing about a ringed engine is that rings can be replaced once worn for little cash. Once a non-ringed engine is worn out it's liner/piston time. Good luch whichever you choose. Just follow the mfg's. break-in procedure and you will have a good running engine for a long time.
BTW, if yer considering an LA-.65, ya better getcha one now before they are gone.[]