KC-514 Engine 700 HP $10,600 !

[Keithc8]

You hit the nail on the head with the block deal. If you built the 514 with the only aluminum block available you would spend 5500.00 more on it because of the cost of the block and head studs.
If you do the FE engine in a similiar size as the 514 like a 510C.I. FE Big Bore version with a single plain intake you would make in the 650 to 660 HP range. We just finished a 527FE engine for a customer with 10.25 to 1 compression, our Stage 3 CNC ported heads, mild custom street solid roller that was 256/262 with about .650 lift and a single plane intake that made 685 ft/lbs torque and 730HP. Granted the FE does run a little more than the 365 series but they are a lot better for the same money compared to what you use to get. We have tried to make the FE engine as nicer and more affordable than it has ever been.
We sell a lot of the 514 to 600C.I. 365 series angines to the fast street and drag racing crowd. Good luck with your project and I hope that we can help. We do have some less expensive FE engines available with cast iron blocks and less options. Thanks, Keith Craft

[FUNFER2]

I agree of course, that aluminum is more expensive but, that was not really a question. What I asked was, is it worth the extra $6,600 and less HP ?
You the man Keith !

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

I agree of course, that aluminum is more expensive but, that was not really a question. What I asked was, is it worth the extra $6,600 and less HP ?
You the man Keith !

Yes, it's worth it. The lighter front end, by about 150 lbs +/-, will make up for some of the HP difference and make your car handle better, which echoes the sentiments of earlier comments.

And if and when you sell it, you won't have snobby people like me ignoring it becuase it has a 385 series engine in it.

[Ronbo]

No one is trying to argue just trying to answer your request for input.

That is what you were asking for, right?

If your looking for input from only those that agree with you then state so.

Fact is your stance is similar to another person around here who only wanted to justify his choices and ignore people's responses that don't share your view.

[FUNFER2]

Ronbo- I've appreciated most others opinions here but, you have a tendency to be sarcastic rather than helpful. I believe my question's have been clear. If you choose not to reply with any constructive input, then you don't have to be part of this discussion, and I won't answer any further replies from you.
We have complete differences on how we approach discussions, and that's ok . Were just different people with different mindsets.
Take care.

Too all others, thank you for your positive attitude and opinions.

And, thank you.

[Ronbo]

Funny, seemed more like a sermon than a discussion...

Sorry you don't see it but if you review your comments you'll see your trend to dismiss the FE as a stupid choice based on HP/$$. For those of us that know there's more to it than that, your opinon that it's a waste of money is insulting.

Since the point of any discussion is to learn something, perhaps you now understand why the FE costs more and is not a waste of $6k.

At least to some of us...

[FUNFER2]

Perhaps you have too much money, and have a smart @ss personality. Please refrain yourself from further discussions on this site, as all you do is bring negativity the table. We're better off without your kind. In all my years on this great site, you're the only one that has treated me with disrespect.

End of story for you.

Thank you to all on this thread, that have been giving positive opinions and for being cordial.

[FUNFER2]

Keith, can you email me the price's of these engines ?

[Kzof]

My point was simple, buy whatever makes you happy.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Kzof

My point was simple, buy whatever makes you happy.

Yep, whether it's an FE, a Parker Side-by-Side, a Pine Tree Shilling, or whatever else it is your interested in, stuff like that you buy for yourself because it makes you happy. Asking for others' input on those type of buys and all you're likely to hear is "Just looks like an engine, gun, and coin to me."