Keith- I'm happy we all have you to educate us. I HATE,... the idea of not being able to tune a engine myself, to what the engine and I need !
I'm sure some of it has to do with the warranty.
When we first started racing sprint cars, we leased a engine from a builder. That lasted two races because he would not let us tune it and, he warned us to not to run it passed 7,600 rpm. That way, he kept us from over taxing the motor but it also kept us in the back of the pack. We run our motor at 8,400 rpm, it lasted all year and we'll just freshin' it up for next year. One team over 9,000 rpm but,.......went through 4 engines this year !
(idiots)
Sorry, went a little off the subject here.
When building mine for the Cobra, I found out just how different these FE's are. In fact, a local engine builder, which has many years behind him said, "what's an FE" ?
I'm sure he was kidding but, these engines are a different bread.
I've been researching FE parts and builders for some time now, and have happily decided to have you build my next motor. Whether it's a small block, FE or your 514, (heck, even a Hemi) I don't see how anyone can build one better in quality and price.
Your the top dog Keith.
Thanks,