Thread: To build or not to build, that is the ?
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Old 03-06-2004, 03:01 PM
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Default To build or not to build, that is the ?
I am in the slow process of saving, buying building an ERA. I want to build a 428 street car with straight exhaust.

I have a very good friend of mine who has been restoring cars for 25+ years has done a bunch of engines. Chevy engines, Ponitac, snowmobile, etc. From everything I can see he is a great mechanic. We call him Forest Gump as everything he does is incredible.

I have always wanted to build an engine and when I told my friend about wanting to build an ERA kit he said he would love to help me build the engine.

From all that I have read and heard I guess FE engines are a little "different" then others.

What is your opinion on this? Should we try to build this ourselves or bring it to a qualified FE engine builder. BTW, it's less a money saving issue then just one of those things I want to do.

Any suggestions?

TIA
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