[btsai]

Figured I'd post this here in the FE Forum. Any of you who have followed more than a couple of my posts know I'm definitely an FE fan.

So here's the question -- how would a 427 FE compare to a 427 Windsor performance wise? Figure both a built by the same qualified, knowledgable builder, both blocks are new (say Genesis and a Dart, respectively), both have good heads, agressive but streetable cam selection and the same intake/carb setup.

Would the similarity in cubic inches make them seem the same, or is there more to it than that? I know the bore and stroke would not be the same, so there must be some difference. (I've always contended that big block sound has a lot to do with a large bore cylinder. But then cam choice also seems to play a big part in that too...)

I assume the FE would still be more expensive to build, but if you started with a DART Windsor block, maybe the difference wouldn't be that much?

What about their driving characteristics? Would the FE be able to rev higher since it would benefit from a larger bore and shorter stroke comparitively?

I hope this makes sense. Please -- some engine guru(s) chime in here and set me straight.

Thanks.

Ben