R.Snake- I would run (NOW!), not walk, to buy that boat. A side oiler running engine or even a high output engine for 3K? You've got to be kidding me! It's a no brainer, IMHO. I wouldn't even bicker with the price. Pay attention to used FE stuff, and together with a boats sale price I could see how you could easly have a free (as in nothing) block after parting out the stuff you wouldn't want. Remember too that FE's in boats also had reverse rotation cranks too. And even that crank has value.
A 427SO in a Cobra is also a no brainer, even in MY warped little mind. Wish I was there! As for the rest of you guys, what the hell are you guys thinking about, for crying out loud!
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