wrote:
Some spend many thousands of dollars on these projects, only to give up
in disgust and buy a Lycoming. Might as well learn from the
efforts/mistakes/research of others. If you just want to tinker,
converting's a good way to spend lots of tinker time.

And some spend a fraction of what a Lycoming cost, then run the thing
for years without a glitch. If you just want to throw money away,
buying a certified engine is a good way to lose lots of it.

--
This is by far the hardest lesson about freedom. It goes against
instinct, and morality, to just sit back and watch people make
mistakes. We want to help them, which means control them and their
decisions, but in doing so we actually hurt them (and ourselves)."