Lots of little setbacks, but we're almost there. I've read so many other people's build threads and the delays they encounter... Ten months ago, I would have told you I'd have my car by the end of May. I didn't think the rules applied to me...
Well, the engine is back in and running smoothly. My engine builder had to iron the wrinkles out of a lot of little enhancements I attempted on the car. Everything seems to be coming together well. I'm not sure how common this is among engine builders, but Mark actually does significant road testing on all his engines - separate from dyno tuning. He put 200 miles on the engine so he was confident the rings seated correctly. He then changes the oil, adjusts the valves and re-torques the cylinder heads before delivery. This is a nice QA measure IMHO.
Plan is to pick the car up tomorrow or Thursday... *fingers crossed*