11-12-2004, 09:48 AM
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The FE engine series includes quite a large number of engines. The most common of which are the 352, 390, 427 and 428. There are several other variations using different cranks, bore size, etc. Lots's of parts interchanged between the engines. 390 block with a 428 crank gives you a 406 I think it was?
427 with a 428 crank gives you a 450, etc.
Anyway, the term FE has been around a LONG time, since the late 1950's with the first FE, which I believe was a 332?
Shelby is OFTEN copied, it makes sense for him to protect ANYTHING with HIS name on it. HIS motors are not "original" FE's, like his cars, their "continuation" models? But the name "Shelby 427 FE" is what the trademark is all about.
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