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Originally Posted by 66gtk
When I was looking to buy a well equipped Cobra a while back one of the "experts" told me that because it had a 390 in it, it was likely done "on the cheap". I'm glad I ignored that comment/advice. The Cobra was FAR from a cheap build and the 390 sounded completely awesome and it went like stink. The car was/is excellent. You can make a great 390 based motor, but for some reason there will always be a collection of people who think it has a farm truck motor in it.
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"Done on the cheap" and "the car was excellent" aren't mutually exclusive phrases. There are alot of wonderful Cobras that are completed on a tight budget.
Having said that, if I were looking at another Cobra and the Cobra had a 390 in it, then I'd have to investigate what else was performed "on a budget" as a part of my due diligence. All things being equal, I'd prefer to buy a used 'spared no expense" type Cobra, assuming it was built properly and met my budget expectations.
It's not unusual for a Cobra buyer to install a 390 and have budget limitations elsewhere too (e.g., bolt-on wheels, live rear diff, etc.). But that Cobra may still be an excellent car.