anyways in reply to the original MIA thread
one should get a detailed itemized bill with what was done and what is in your engine
BUT
At the same time I agree with what Bison said - SO me having an engine built i would expect complete details BUT if agreed from the beginning that i was getting a "special custom secret" part that would help my combo achieve a specific level of performance i would not have a problem with NOT getting that specific information---- AS LONG AS IT WORKS AS PROMISED
In those words lies the key to a proper customer/builder relationship.
When I had my stuff built, yes, I got the itemized bill, yes, I got the "special custom secret" stuff, I also got the knowledge I asked for, and yes, I was told "No." when I asked about the "special custom secret" stuff.
I also got, and continue to get, the superior level of customer service (and more) I was promised I would receive.
Before I plunked my money down I spent a great deal of time and effort confirming that my builder was who and what he said he was, PRIOR to giving him my build.
He, in turn, spent a great deal of time and effort gaining my trust.
I can tell you this right now, the "AS LONG AS IT WORKS AS PROMISED" part just isn't a problem with my little car.
IT WORKS,.... OH YES IT DOES!!!!!!!!!!!
Those who know and have worked with my builder have had the same type of experiences.
It seems to me this whole thing boils down to "Let The Buyer Beware"!
Of course, this is just a hypothisis and I could be completely wrong..............