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Originally Posted by Burgs
Have you considered a new aluminum side oiler block, like the Pond, or Genesis?
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Honestly money is a big thing for me. It's not so much that I do not have it as it is that the more I spend the more years I have to work before I can retire (at least in my mind). Putting huge amounts of money into an engine would kill the fun for me, as putting it to the floor and taking it up to 6000 rpm would have me thinking about all the things that could take $20K+ and turn it to junk. That would still bother me even if I hit the lottery big time. Just always was frugal. I cannot see a good reason to spend $20K when $5K would do the job just as well.
I am also looking at the FE, but frankly I was never impressed with Ford's pushrod engines, even back in the 60's and 70's I was not impressed. I have always loved the 427 Cobra, both from looks and performance point of view. I always liked the big block torque and sound. I hate a car that leaks
oil on my garage floor. I would never consider anything other than a Ford engine in a Cobra. I'm definately torn and cannot make up my mind. Fact is I think the 4.6 DOHC modular is the best engine Ford ever designed, but I have reasons not to use it as well.
What ever I decide, I will build the engine myself. I have built SB & BB Chevies, as well as BB Mopar. I do not look down on anyone else who chooses differently, but for me building a engine is part of the bragging rights, for lack of a better phrase. Although it really isn't about bragging it is more about pride.