[wolfmantx1]

rleap...

Thanks for the info...I just think that if it will cost me $45K+ in the end just for parts, I may consider a lot of other higher end cars like a used/wrecked viper coupe, pantera, etc.

Believe me I fully understand that some of the parts cost a lot more (e.g. transaxle, pipes, hubs, etc) than a cobra build. But I also realize that I won't be getting a truely accurate to the original replica for the $$ I am willing to spend.

I was hoping to find another company out there similar to Factory Five that is offering a decent-good quality kit at a reasonable price and sarcifice a little "originality" or little less quality to make my budget more palletable for me and the wife.

I love the GT-40 but like you pointed out...I could look to buy a built one for ~$45K or spend the same to get a bunch of parts.

Cowboy Cobra...

Did you get a close look at the frame and "quality of the kit".
Believe me...I am the last one that wants something like a ricer!
However, my thoughts are to modifying the LS40 platform to work a V8 if it would even be close to what I am looking for in everything else of the price was under $25K for everything else.

Is it a tube frame or some frankenstein nightmare VW pan like I've heard rumors about?

I would think if it were a tube or space frame design that it could be easier to mod for a proper V8 under the bonnet.