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In the 90s I used a (old!) Chevy 4.44" block in my car. PITA... Granted, it was old and showed weaknesses. I would never offer such engine for a customer, unless you want to get married to him.
As for the weight "in the front", most Cobras have a weight distribution of 50/50. When I replaced the alu motor with a a cast iron one, I had to drop the front and rear suspension equally.
The ally blcok cools better. Probably too good for street use, even on German Autobahn.
A 454 cui Small Block with aluminium heads would be a sensible compromise. Or, for FE look a 390 stroker.
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