KC-514 Engine 700 HP $10,600 !

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

If you want the FE, then buy the FE. Borrow the $6,400 because you'll want it later anyway.

FUNFER2 - that pretty much sums it up (and personally, I'd rather have my 450HP FE than a different series engine having 50, 100, or even 200 HP more). BUT, don't put yourself in financial straits to get an FE; don't take food off the table, and don't scrimp on your kids' education. Economic times are tough right now, and over-extended folks are going under. I wouldn't even advise borrowing the money -- if you can't take it out of the bank without it hurting then it would probably be smarter to save your money and deal with it at a later time.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

BUT, don't put yourself in financial straits to get an FE; don't take food off the table, and don't scrimp on your kids' education. Economic times are tough right now, and over-extended folks are going under. I wouldn't even advise borrowing the money -- if you can't take it out of the bank without it hurting then it would probably be smarter to save your money and deal with it at a later time.

OK, forget borrowing. How about selling your first born into slavery?

If you can afford to borrow, then borrow, or take it out of savings or sell some stuff in the garage on eBay. Just do it. I know you want it.

Weight savings, resale value, correct appearance, what else do you need to know?