I liked my FE as well. Now, I did crack an intake, blow head gaskets, and eventually seize it, but it was so much fun when it was running that i didn't mind the down time. The wife hated that truck, but it was a blast to go over anything in the deserts of So-Cal at pretty much any speed. But I am happy when I am continually working on a car (truck in this case), so to me it is part of the enjoyment. Now I will likely end up with a small block in the Cobra when it happens, but that is more about what I want out of the car. A good cruiser with enough* power.
*enough used in this context is meant to be taken as enough power to get crazy, and enough room to go a little farther if later desired
