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Old 06-01-2016, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jordanm View Post
yeah, I thought about 400 would be perfect. As long as I don't kill myself with it.
200HP is enough to kill you in a Cobra, a low gross weight, coupled with a short 90" wheelbase equals a car like you have never driven before. I know race car drivers with 30 years experience who have come close to wrecking their new Cobra(s). Each one thinking "I know what I'm doing". A Ford 302/345hp crate engine like M-6007-X302B will give you more than enough power to suit all of your needs. Anything more, and you won't enjoy the experience on the street.


Just my two cents worth having owned everything from a 210hp donor build, all the way up to a 347 Stroker with a Vortec T trim putting out 689hp/782ftlbs of torque and everything big and small block in between


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