427 or coyote?

[WardL]

IMO: As far as resale value, if it is a Ford engine, you are going to get back pretty relative to what you put in it. If any other brand engine, you will take a hit on resale because there will be fewer people willing to accept a Cobra with a Chevy, etc. engine in it. There are big block people and there are small block people. Of the 10 or 15 people I know with a Cobra, 90% of them are stroked 351 to ~408. You can see what I have and I would gladly trade it in for a Coyote or BOSS engine. I would want to fine the computer switch to change the sound to lumpy. There are few things more ego building than sitting at a light and listening to your lumpy cam..... I wouldn't worry about resale if you are going with a Ford engine, buy what you want. It is one of those decisions that at the time seem SO IMPORTANT, but once you get on the road in your Cobra you don't remember what you decided because all you can do is SMILE.....

[lippy]

Initially I was thinking of a FFR Daytona Coupe with a Coyote, but then I saw some Cobras with big blocks and they appealed to me. These cars and engines are all great. Don't worry about the resale. Just get whatever turns you on the most when you see it, drive it, and hear it.