Hi jmorganw
I agree with Randy Rosenberg, which is to say I agree with..aaaaa. well,, we don't need to go there again
However, welcome to the Cobra community. CC is the place to ask your questions. There are many Superformance owners that hang out here.
Regarding your question about what you may not hear form Dennis Olthoff, let me first say, I know Dennis and many of his very satisfied customers well enough to say you have come across a very fine Superformance dealer. Understanding what you want in a Cobra and how you will use it, I expect you will be very satisfied with the guidance of Dennis. That said, Dennis, as well as many other dealers, tend to guide a new owner away form big block motors. Their motives/reasons may be varied, but the tendency is away from a big block. As you probably already know, there is a big block vs small block religion amongst Cobra owners that seems to have no end. It’s confusing and depending on who you listen to, you can hear a hundred reasons why you should go one way or the other. This could be the hardest decision you make in purchasing a replica Cobra. Just be aware most of the arguments are splitting hairs and you should go with what “you” think is best for you.
Regardless of engine choice, a new owner should treat their car with the utmost respect and get use to the extreme power to weight ratio gradually.
Craig – SPF1265 with a FRPP 514