[767Jockey]

...and I don't know nearly enough about them. Here's the deal. I'm not one of the big bucks guys. I'd love to call Keith Craft or George Gessford and just tell them to build it. I can't do that financially. I'm going to ask you guys for advice here, and I know the first thing you're all going to want to tell me is "let (fill in the blank) do it - you can't do an FE inexpensively." That's just not an option for me.

I think there's a difference between skimping, doing things on the cheap, and doing things the way I'd like to which is to choose intelligently and try to save where I can.

I want to build an engine here, not a hand grenade with 650 HP. Ideally I'd like to do a 428 based stroker, with somewhere between 450 and 500 HP. I don't imagine with the cubic inches involved (I believe 460 or there about) it has to be a really radical engine to accomplish this goal.

The 428 block I will likely use is a normal everyday passenger block. It's not a CJ, SCJ or anything like that with the heavy webbing. I'm told that If I keep the power below 500 HP this won't be a huge issue. Is this correct?

I also have a set of heads I can use. I'd like to put the Edelbrocks on the engine, but for finances they may have to wait. In the meantime I have a set of C6AE-U heads I can put in just to get the car usable for the season. What can you tell me about these heads? I guess they're what are called low risers? Any info or insight into these is appreciated. Keep in mind I don't expect to reach my power goals as stated above with these heads. They'll just get me on the road until I get the money for the ported E'brocks, which hopefully will get me there to 450 - 500 HP.

I'll probably invest the extra money for the hydraulic roller cam as it makes break in so much easier. I look at the FE failures written about here, and most seem to be valvetrain related. I'll go with the rollers, quality pushrods, and I guess the Erson rocker setup. I assume the Ersons will fit both the temporary heads and the E'brocks? I'm told that I may have to swap out just the stands. Is this correct?

Is anyone using these C6AE-U heads? Can anyone tell me anything about them? What power can I expect with the temporary and the E'brock setups? What can I do to promote the longevity of this engine? I don't want to be a FE statistic. I'm hoping that keeping the power level and the RPM's at a realistic level and that choosing a quality stroker kit (Scat with H beam rods with forged pistons) and valvetrain components will make this engine reliable. Any and all input is appreciated, especially forn l FE owners. Thanks.