At least we're not throwing our money away by doing something stupid- - - - -like playing golf! If I get a good hit on the ball, isn't somebody else supposed to chase it?
Evan, the Atlas "dumb" engine project is still in the works, just on temporary hiatus while I work on building a 260+ cubic inch "216" engine with full pressure oiling and a leak-proof rear oil seal. I'm also considering taking that project on the road to car shows and swap meets once the bugs are worked out, with a portable dyno on a trailer. Would a 150 HP engine that looks identical to a 216 have a market with "purists" who want an original-looking engine?
Jerry