[Fordzilla]

Kevin, I've had many FEs through the years. From 427 cubes up to 542 cubes. Both aluminum & iron blocks. Contrary to alot of opinions on here, there is nothing "wrong" with having aluminum or iron. What's most important is that the motor is built to your driving application. I've had & then sold high horsepower motors because they suck on the street. High Horse numbers are great for bragging rights but that gets old real fast.
Make the engine suitable to your driving needs. My newest motor is a monster 521 stroker with full roller hydralic Cam. Massive torque down low. (638 ft. lbs at 2700 rpm) Horse peaks out at 500 hp at 5000 rpm & stays flat from there. I added a 500 hp shot of nitrous which brings the power up to way more then I can hook. Makes for a nasty street motor that seconds as a strip motor when I need to blow off some stress. Next winter I plan on adding the Shotgun Hemi Boss heads & another carb to add some more streetable horses & finish the eye appeal of the motor when the hood is up. Anyway, not to steal the thread but just add my .02 cents of saying have the motor built to fit your driving application. Not someone else's idea of what it should be. Otherwise after awhile you will be unhappy with it.
Regards,