"Corky Scott" wrote:
So the question is: Is Continental really incapable of
producing an engine that will actually last to TBO?

You will hear lots of anecdotal evidence both ways. Aviation Consumer
recently ran an article on cylinders that included an owner survey.
Continental cylinders came off a poor third in quality to Superior and ECI.

My anecdotal contribution is that Continental owners I know do not use
Continental cylinders for overhauls.
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Dan
C-172RG at BFM