........... 8 years later.......
I'm a FNG to the forum, but have been following the GT40 for decades. I'm updating my research with the plan of starting my RCR GT40 MkII by the end of 2020.
This is a GT40 MkII specific question, as the SB/BB performance issue has been beaten on hard in this thread.
I can build a Ford 427ci, 500ish HP/ftlbs engine in either a newer technology aluminum SB, or a FE iron block side-oiler. Price, weight, size, and technology of the SB puts a lot of check marks in the plus column. However, the FE block has a big check mark in the authenticity column. The question is how big is the authenticity check mark?
Would the extra money required to acquire and build an FE side-oiler be reflected in the value of the car? In other words, would the investment be recouped in the resale? The resale market on these cars is all over the place after the "Movie," so it's difficult to judge.
I'm a FNG to the forum, but have been following the GT40 for decades. I'm updating my research with the plan of starting my RCR GT40 MkII by the end of 2020.
This is a GT40 MkII specific question, as the SB/BB performance issue has been beaten on hard in this thread.
I can build a Ford 427ci, 500ish HP/ftlbs engine in either a newer technology aluminum SB, or a FE iron block side-oiler. Price, weight, size, and technology of the SB puts a lot of check marks in the plus column. However, the FE block has a big check mark in the authenticity column. The question is how big is the authenticity check mark?
Would the extra money required to acquire and build an FE side-oiler be reflected in the value of the car? In other words, would the investment be recouped in the resale? The resale market on these cars is all over the place after the "Movie," so it's difficult to judge.