What Kit and why

[RodKnock]

ng8264723, in my case, I could not find any original FE cast iron parts worth using, and I didn't want to wait several months to years to accumulate some nice used heads, block, crank, rods, etc. and then down the road ultimately want to upgrade my engine. So, I decided to purchase a crate engine, which happens to be more money than I originally intended on spending for an engine. I broke my budget a long time ago, but I do love peeking under the car cover to look at my Kirkham. At any rate, $10,000-$15,000 saved by going with an ERA could purchase a drivetrain for someone out there.

[Grenamc]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

ng8264723, in my case, I could not find any original FE cast iron parts worth using, and I didn't want to wait several months to years to accumulate some nice used heads, block, crank, rods, etc. and then down the road ultimately want to upgrade my engine. So, I decided to purchase a crate engine, which happens to be more money than I originally intended on spending for an engine. I broke my budget a long time ago, but I do love peeking under the car cover to look at my Kirkham. At any rate, $10,000-$15,000 saved by going with an ERA could purchase a drivetrain for someone out there.

Yeah, I completely understand your thoughts. I am presently a big fan of the 427 body, but I will start off with a self-built and tuned small block while I spend the next few years collecting the money and parts to do a big block the way I want to build one.