[btsai]

So if I read you right, having an externally balanced 428 doesn't really put you at a theoretical disadvantage compared to an internally balanced FE -- as long as you're not trying to build a high RPM motor.

I'm guessing they took the reverse approach with the motor they put into the "turd" -- a de-stroked 390 block that was designed for high RPM (although it didn't last -- nice idea, but tough to execute, I guess...).

Thanks for the great info, Mike.

Ben