Engine Option (Just For Discussion)

[Ace23]

I will throw my opinion into the ring. I am probably one of the younger members on the board and I was still in highschool 40 years after these cars had hit the road. The engine under the hood means relatively little to me....as long as the engine bay is clean and organized then I could care less. I am more focused on the performance of my motor and the reliability of my setup as I truly enjoy driving my car. I can certainly understand how possibly there are older generations of owners that must have an FE based platform. I currently have one of Keith's 427 Windsor platforms he built back in 04.....I am now pleased with it but I am changing the camshaft to make it a bit more street friendly. I believe the larger stroked Windsors and stroked 385 series are what attracts me. If after swapping my cam doesn't change the way I feel I will then be considering going larger with my current Windsor but won't rule out a 385 platform. If you really have to know I can only imagine a supercharged modular platform or a 440 LS7 would be pretty awesome if you consider new age options. Truth be told if we all woke up with a 700hp n/a Ls7 with fuel injection in our cars we would probably not complain.....as long as no one was allowed to open their hoods! If you plan on driving your car I think the best solution is to get with a builder and consult with them on what you are wanting to get out of the car.

[Shootnride]

Originally Posted by Ace23

I will throw my opinion into the ring. I am probably one of the younger members on the board and I was still in highschool 40 years after these cars had hit the road. I can certainly understand how possibly there are older generations of owners that must have an FE based platform.

In contrast to Ace23 (and I do understand his position), I was in high school when CSX2000 rolled out of Dean Moon's shop, and I have lusted after these cars ever since. The "originals" have always been just a little too far out of my financial reach. When I finally got to a point in life where I could actually afford a replica Cobra, my goal, was to as closely as possible, replicate the experience of driving an original 427 Comp car. I believe my "old school" FE side-oiler (even has a good 'ol SFT cam) in my SPF comes pretty close to accomplishing that goal. So, for me, the FE was the only option.

Ted

[Thor maine]

Originally Posted by Shootnride

In contrast to Ace23 (and I do understand his position), I was in high school when CSX2000 rolled out of Dean Moon's shop, and I have lusted after these cars ever since. The "originals" have always been just a little too far out of my financial reach. When I finally got to a point in life where I could actually afford a replica Cobra, my goal, was to as closely as possible, replicate the experience of driving an original 427 Comp car. I believe my "old school" FE side-oiler (even has a good 'ol SFT cam) in my SPF comes pretty close to accomplishing that goal. So, for me, the FE was the only option.

Ted

This is the thing that I find odd, SPF square frame not a chassis part is even close to an original, body probably fiberglass, thinks nothing of maybe having a 5 spd, but has to have an FE or it's just not real enough for him.

[Shootnride]

Originally Posted by Thor maine

This is the thing that I find odd, SPF square frame not a chassis part is even close to an original, body probably fiberglass, thinks nothing of maybe having a 5 spd, but has to have an FE or it's just not real enough for him.

It's always amazing to me that some folks can turn any thread on this forum into an opportunity for personal attacks.

Ted

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Shootnride

It's always amazing to me that some folks can turn any thread on this forum into an opportunity for personal attacks.

Ted

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