Lone Star Classics engines?

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Did anyone buy their engine with the kit from lone star?
I bought the kit and engine about 3 1/2 years ago. The motor is really strong but i wanted a lopey cam, so i bought a new cam and intake. I thought is was a good motor till i pulled off the valve covers. Parden my french, but this is when the **** hit the fan.

Problems with the engine: 1. used non heat treated pushrods, which the guide plates peeled like a banana. 2. the guide plates were not aligned properly with the slot through the heads. 3. intake gaskets were about 1/8 inch off and the edges were sticking into the port 4. they reused the balancer from what looks like the orignal motor. the rubber seal is cracked. 5. reused fuel pump eccentric, which I dont even need b/c of electric pump 6. very very cheap gaskets and seals. 7. very cheap timing set and gears 8. the key on the crank for the crack gear is chipped probably b/c the moron building the engine hammered the crank gear on

I am very surprised that this motor made it to 2600 miles. So it turns out my simple cam and intake swap cost me an extra $300 for the new pushrods, balancer, and new seals.

Am I the only person that this has happened to?? I would not recommend Lone Star. I have been calling them for 12 days, and for some reason, they dont call me back!