This probably isn't the right thread to ask this question, but with the new rules the mods will move it or delete it as they see fit.
I read with envy sometimes the posts about building up motors here in the site. What I never see however is any discussion of the reliability of the finished products or gas mileage. I know, I know those are probably dumb ass questions to speed freaks, but to me those issues are huge. I would love to bump my new 96" motor up, but I have this mental picture of me looking for gas stations every 100 miles or of me broke down sittin beside the road praying my cell phone works when I'm in the middle of the desert. So if you speed guys don't feel I'm somehow insulting you, I'd really appreciate an honest answer to my questions about reliability and fuel mileage.
Thanks
Big B