[Barry_R]

I build as many FEs as about anybody by now. And we've done a bunch of small blocks.

The power will be determined by cylinder heads and displacement - and little else. I think I've proven that is numerous Engine Masters Challenge entries where my FE package has always been very competitive with the Cleveland headed entries and has beaten the occassional rare inline Windsor headed entry.

The cosmetics are where the FE entry wins. These cars are rarely true race pieces where the last increment of weight and power take precedence over everything else. They are purchased for the elusive "cool factor" - the FE simply looks correct. It's the same reason a Harley has a V-twin, the reason a Rolex is cooler than a Timex even if both keep time.

While limitations were there in the past, there are essentially no limits in performance for an FE build these days.

FE stroker cranks run 67-70 pounds, with bobweights in the 2200s. I have had some really trick lightweight stuff - destroked with 2.00" journals - that dipped into the 1800s. The FE will come in around 100 pounds heavier than a Windsor.

A Camry will be a more reliable and comfortable mode of transportation. But who cares?