hands on experiance is the absolute best.
everyones a keyboard mechanic, but get that person behind a motor and see how far they go.
even if you go as far as buying an rb30e engine for example, pulling it all apart, looking at how things work/ move etc,
and putting that engine back together you will gain a world of experiance. much more than reading forums
and much more fun aswell.
when it comes to building your engine.. why the f*k not?? what you got to loose except a few dollars. and by the end of it
youll be bloody proud, even if it spins a bearing or watever, i guarantee you youll never make that same mistake again on
your next build. youll learn from it greatly.
and what ive found is when i go to the major machine shop, head specialist, builders here, i find that the jap tuner who says yep ill build
your engine for 6grand send your bloody engine to these guys anyway. cut out the middle guy do some driving around your self
and youll save a lot.
just keep in mind you are as good as your tools,
be bloody extra clean with everything
double check all the clearances and torque specs
keep the manual close to your heart
and have a good knowledgable on speed dial haha