[bdeutsch]

First, kudos to the folks @ Auto Cars Direct for the information they continue to provide me on the 4000/7000/8000 series Cobras...it is sincerely appreciated.

And now to the question. In my continuing research, and thanks to an article in a recent Classic Motorsports magazine, found out that there were about +/- 25 original 427 bodies fitted with a small block engine. Advantage of this combination being a car with a more advanced rear suspension and a lighter front-end. Another advantage that I am seeing to equipping a 4000 series car as above involves the cost of a small block versus a big block. New Ford 302 block can be built into a very nice engine with enough horsepower to do the job for significantly less money than a comparable big block.

Resale discussions aside (when I finally pull the trigger on this, it becomes a family heirloom), cannot honestly say I have ever seen this body/small block enigne combination in the many shows I have attended.

By chance, do any members recall seeing a CSX 4000 series configured with a small block? If so, can you direct me to the owner so that I may ask her/him some questions?

As always, appreciate the help.

Bob