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I bought a 390 FE ($1000) from a fellow swapping out for a 600hp plus 427 SO. I was happy with it until it started blowing smoke out one side. I now have a 428 FE in it and will be starting it up pretty soon. The guy with the 600hp 427 is still horsing around with his 2 years later. Since I got the 390 so cheap, the swap to the 428 wasn't so painful. By taking my time on the 428, I was able to find used Edelbrock heads, HS roller rockers, and many other bits at much lower prices.
I bought a lot of the critical parts from Keith Craft and got excellent help in choosing the right parts to buy. Great integrity and knowledge of the FE (or any other engine) from Keith Craft. I also have driven a few small block Cobra's and there is a definite difference in the sound between the SB and FE. Horsepower/Torque is about the same but where the motor makes it's power is different between the FE and Small Block. Resale/value wise, the FE has the edge.
Call Keith up and talk to him, he'll do you right.
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