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Old 04-05-2013, 06:01 AM
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Explain your point, because I still don't agree.

The fact that you have to pay that price for an engine that is only 400 hp is not a selling point for me. I'm sure you have a deal with Ford Racing, but the prices I'm seeing are around $6300-6500 for the engine, and another $1500-ish for the support items. Is that pretty close?

Trying to sell a Cobra and telling the prospective buyers that it's only 400 hp....again, not a selling point.

I'm in hardy agreement that part of the builder's role is to "size up" the customer, talk over all different options, then meet his needs to the fullest. But, you wouldn't believe how many guys have come to me saying, my engine is 400, 450, 500, 550 hp, and I'm getting used to it...I need something more.

There are lots of guys out there that can handle a large amount of horsepower in a tiny car...
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