[Turk]

The reasons for putting a SB in a Cobra instead of a Side Oiler will be debated for a long time.

For SPF owners who are NOT trying to look correct, and could care less about authentictity etc, it is the perfect engi?e. The car is set up for it, why NOT put in a SB. They end up with a very practical easy to drive, easy to repair car and they are happy.

Others, especially the Kirkham, Shelby and ERA owners feel more at home with an FE.

Maybe it is the cost maybe it is the look.
It may very well be that they are so deeply invested in their above average cost car, they go the next step and either say. "screw it, or "might as well go all the way".

It makes no sense for someone to put in an engine that costs almost as much as the car they chose.

TURK