A 427 FE is far more than a "good motor to have if you want to bench race and talk about it".
It is the epitomy of THE engine used in the 427 Cobra's. It is THE most "correct" motor to have in a 427 Cobra. It is THE "Holy Grail".
Mine run's 11 second 1/4 miles, thats dam fast "bench racing" in my book.
It's fast enough to compete AND win against MOST of the replicas represented by owners right here on CC.
I'd much rather RACE, TALK ABOUT and BENCH race my 427 side oiler FE anyday than some "built" 302, 351, 428, 429, 460 or some other variant.
Here comes the "big head". For those of you running something less than the "real deal" a 427 side oiler, you have my sympathy. You've no doubt gotten used to making excuses for your "replica" motor!
Step up to the plate, buy a REAL motor for your Cobra.