I'm with tlowe's thinking. FYI go to
www.secretsofspeed.com and click on scalded dog speed parts. You will see the Model A guys step up and buy their speed parts. Charlie has small runs once a year - I dont remember the number but its 25-50 at a shot. Asks for 50% down and he sells them. He has them sold or committed for before they produce them and then he does his job and gets a quality product out at a reasonable time. It seems if the Model A and B guys can do it the 292 guys can too. and whats more they sell 2 types of heads - the Lion and the Riley, plus all the crap that goes with them.
If Mike isnt interested, give Deppe a shot and then hold his feet to the fire. if he doesnt produce, go through the legal channels. I'm with tlowe - lets explore different alternatives
