[cobrarkc]

Before we get the popcorn out, I just have to say one thing about weight. All the FE guys talk about aluminum heads, intakes and water pumps making them close to a small block weight. How many SBF's do you think don't have the same things on them which makes them lighter still. Like what has been said before, if you are going for originality sake go for the FE, if you don't care get the most bang for your buck. The limiting factor for FE's are the heads so they need the extra cubes to make the power. You can build an aftermaket block SBF to 460ci and use the Austrialian CHI heads and make the same HP# as an FE and have money left over. I do think the best choice for a Kirkham would be the FE though.