What the FE needs for the next stage of it's resurgence is a moderately priced, always available, good quality aftermarket iron 427 block. NOTHING ELSE will have as much impact. The block is the keystone of a build, and a 4.23+" bore in a strong block is what people need to make powerful and competitive engines.
Edelbrock lit the first stage with their aluminum FE heads a couple of decades ago. A good, reasonably priced, aftermarket iron block, would blast the FE into the stratosphere and keep it going for a long time to come. I'm not sure what reasonably priced means. It will still cost significantly more than SBC and SBF aftermarket blocks. Maybe $3200-$3400 and consistently available? Made in the USA is a plus, too.
I know Jay and you guys outlined how hard it might be to make that come true in terms of initial investment and total sales. I can't do it. But hell, there are aftermarket Buick and Oldsmobile blocks for heavens sakes! There's got to be somebody that can do it with the FE?
JMO,
paulie