Good grief. The last statement sums it ALL up.
Time IS money.
They are mentally masturbating.
The sad thing is (like I always say) guys are watching this idiocy and they will try and copy it.
A second year engine builder could make more power for less money and WAY less time.
Of course, his HP/CFM wouldn’t be acceptable to the guys who THINK they are Pro Stock level engine builders but really are nothing more than lawn mower service techs.
It’s sad really.