Let's face it: Most of us don't have engine lathes and milling machines in our garage. Heck, we barely have a complete socket set, much less honing machines and other whatzits to machine a motor with.

When your foot is blue and your motor is reaching for the moon, we know what you're thinking: It's a good thing this engine's rock solid. At least we hope that's true. And as important as good-quality ...