Bunch of FE ?'s

[428street]

I just put a deposit down on an ERA yesterday so the mind is racing.

I want to build a 428 FE, I have a block already (C6ME-A) thats been at a machine shop for the last 2 years just waiting. The machinest bought a SCAT crank, TRW rods and powerpro pistons so that he could balance the rotating assembly. Additionally, I think he has the flywheel and dampner??.

The thing I keep going back and forth on is should I build the engine or have someone else do it. My buddy has built a bunch of engines and has offered to help me with this one.

I have a couple of Ford FE books which I have read front to back.

From what I can see, once the machining work is do it seems fairly straightforward. I am not saying it's easy as I don't want to offend anyone who does this for a living, that is not my intention.

I am very mechanically inclinded but I have never build an engine before and am concerned that the first one built will be a test model if I don't do it right.

Any opinions on this? I'm sure I am not the only one who has had to make this decision...

Also, a couple of years ago I found an article which explained the correct oil modifications for a 428...does anyone know where I can find that or any other reference to that?

Thanks is advance.