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Originally Posted by blykins
Well, with that logic, you *can* buy *real* FE engines for the same or less money than a small block.
(Where? you mean a 390 built to fool the public into thinking it's a 427 side oiler?)
I just don't see why you would pay for a small block Ford and then make a feeble attempt to make it look like an FE ....when you could have bought an FE to start with.
I understand that replicas are replicas, but bolting FE parts on small blocks to try and fool the public and pass it off as another engine is just absurd to me. |
Well, in my case - for just one example - I bought my near basket case replica down here with a Chevy 383 stroker already installed. when I rebuilt it with all new parts and wiring from Unique Motorcars, I thought about converting to an FE and Ford drivetrain, but with our import duties and tariffs it would've cost me 3 times as much as you would pay in the US.
The Chevy stroker has been strong, ultra reliable and runs like a scalded cat, so the conversion is simply not worth it as far as I'm concerned. I like the look of the black finned Cobra valve covers (without the "powered by Ford" script) and if I can find an adapter, I will bolt them on.
Not trying to fool anybody - just doing what pleases me without giving a fat rat's ass if it puts someone else's nose out of joint. Feel free to do as you please with your own car and your own money.
