FE ONLY OR 514ci. CRATE IN YOUR,....COBRA ?

[Bernica]

I've just gotta think that the OP can get a good stout FE built with new parts for around $10k! Maybe a little more (gotta have a contingency fund), but unless going extreme it seems like it should work out. I guess folks like Brent could answer that question...
My 2 c

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

I've just gotta think that the OP can get a good stout FE built with new parts for around $10k! Maybe a little more (gotta have a contingency fund), but unless going extreme it seems like it should work out. I guess folks like Brent could answer that question...
My 2 c

Well 2 years ago, KC advertised a 390/445 FE special for $9,995.

445C.I. FE Special

[blykins]

I don't think I could do it for that.

Finishing up a 445 right now. Guy supplied his own oil pump, bare Edelbrock heads, Performer RPM intake, and an MSD distributor, and we are at around $9500. That's with a hydraulic roller, factory non-adjustable rockers, forged pistons, Scat crank/rods, new Quick Fuel carb, etc.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by blykins

I don't think I could do it for that.

Then the OP needs to dig deeper, or throw in the towel. There's always a shekel or two down behind the sofa cushions, if you dig deep enough.

[FUNFER2]

So much to respond to, I'm so confused.......

Depending on cost, I would of course prefer a brand new FE,.......YES, one thing I've desided upon is I want to stick with an FE. And again, I'd prefer a 427 or 428.

I realize it will cost more money for the Pond, BBM, block, etc, but it will be worth it and be much happier. Yes, I need to get selling the sprint car parts, and few of them are very expensive and brand new, like the Engler fuel injection intake manifold system, air filter hat, rear brake system ect, and some good condition used parts. I have a complete (410) Winters sprint car quick change, just needs cleand up. Etc.

IF,..... all brings what their worth (what racers are willing to pay ) they should help a lot in building/buying a motor. But, I won't count my chickens before I eat them. (Something like that).....

The second highest cost will be the heads, as you can rack a lot of moola into heads.

So, what do you think of Barry's own heads ?
BBM's heads, which are on sale now for $1,100 shipped (bare)
Blue Thunder
Edelbrock

This is an area where I don't know much, so I'll need guidance.
Wanting a multipurpose street pounder, lowdown RPM T/Q engine, what heads, machine mods, and quality parts do you recommend ?

I know you can spend a crap load, 3-5k in heads, but this will not be a race engine.

[fordracing65]

Both heads are awesome. Barry's heads and bbm heads are top notch. So are pond and e heads which makes Barry's heads. I like bbm heads for street builds and Barry's heads for a high hp build.

[FUNFER2]

What about the differences between the designs, quality, potential flow numbers, machining, and cost ?

Needs between street and race, what's needed, what's not.

BBM's CNC maching is beautiful !

Jay will be coming out with his own heads too.

[Detroit Bill]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Both heads are awesome. Barry's heads and bbm heads are top notch. So are pond and e heads which makes Barry's heads. I like bbm heads for street builds and Barry's heads for a high hp build.

What is high HP?