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To some 50k can be a life time.
Last set of pistons I had made were from mahle, the chap I dealt with was a lancia enthusiast and when I talked about what I wanted, he went off and we spent ages discussing materials and specs. What I paid for 40 pistons, ring and gudgeon pins, 10 sets of four, I believe was cheaper than they should have been. The mahle guys are helping me still. Lots of video chats and calls to people who really know there stuff and really helped me go for my dream.
lynx-
I have never had lots of money tied up in rally cars, I have kept the same one and developed over a long time, and only really done local events.
By comparison, the guy who regularly wins the British tarmac championship is selling everything, a Ford Fiesta WRC, two different spec mk2 escorts and two low mileage Sierra RS500 Cosworth road cars, a total of £535k +VAT currently
mcmyk
Then they're likely aware of the pitfalls to having a race engine and actually 50k is not the worst