Hmm sounds like what happened to me. Did a 3L though. Mine lasted 50 miles. I feel for you though. But what the heck did you buy for a $7500 total?!!!!!!!!! I was only out $500 since that's what I paid for the engine. My new one is getting Clevite bearings. So what's going to happen with the car now? Also did you prime the oil pressure before starting it up?

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