Thanks Bill,
No one should get flamed for their efforts in one of these cars.  I have heard there are some that are running Chebbie engines.   But that is just a rumor.  
I guess if someone really doesn't like my choice of engines I will just have to consider it a Retromod Daytona Coupe.  I have the highest respect for everyone that builds a kit car.  Each are unique and special to it's owner.  I have a Cobra that has a fairly original drive train:  original 1963 427 center oiler bored .015 over with an original toploader 4 speed and a 9" rearend.  But, I did go with some modern internals and aluminum heads.  It's all good.
Clois