Hey Keith,
I am planning the engine for my next project. I have been keeping close tabs on your posts of your various all aluminum 427's.
I really want an engine that will put down at *least* 600hp SAE to the rear tires through a 6 speed tranny -- all motor, no spray/blower/turbo.
I dont want to get into a Chevy versus Ford pissing match but Reher Morrison does some very nice complete engines (carb to
oil pan with solid roller cams) for well under $20,000. There are other well known builders doing the same thing.
http://www.rehermorrison.com/
I dont understand why the Fords 427's are up in the $25,000, $30,000, and even higher dollar range. Sure you have to add about $4000 for the aluminum block -- but even still it seems like high quality engines from builders like Reher Morrison are easily half that of the Fords.
What is the reason for this? Most of the parts are similarly priced and the labor would be about the same I would assume.
On a side note -- have you done any blown or turbocharged engines for any Cobras? It seems like folks are really getting big power with forced induction now-a-days and that might be a better way to get 700-800-900hp without having an overly radical engine.
I appreciate the feedback.
Mark