Art
The best description of what happened to you is "Shit happens.....even to new engines". You did nothing wrong, the builder did nothing wrong just even new parts fail.
I think this will solve your oil comsumption issues not to mention your hp losses.
As a side note you may not remember but we talked at the PI show last month. I was the guy walking around with the camera and the two teenagers in tow. Love the color on your car...I posted a couple on the events page,
Peace.
Miles
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