Actually, Computerworks is Ron, not Brent.
If you want the very best and do your research the path could logically lead to Kirkham and KC (or a number of other competent engine builders). The path could lead to Shelby and one of his alloy engines as well. In any case if you find your not happy with a Kirkham and a KC engine combination, arguably at the highest level of the Cobra experience, there is nothing left to do but sell the car.
For many of us 'less is more'. You could spend substantially less on a 'donor' FFR with a small block and be just as happy, or miserable, as the case may be. Some of us recognize we DON'T want a 'car show' paint job, to much money, worry and wax required.
My old Excalibur in many ways was more enjoyable than my current ERA. It cost far less (which made me happy) had a terrific paint job (STILL looks great) was reliable enough to be a daily driver, easy maintanence, good gas mileage, plenty room a nice all around replica Cobra. I wanted something a little more accurate, bought the ERA, blew up the engine in short order. It's WAY more cramped, hot, finicky and requires considerably more maintanence. I LOVE that car, wouldn't have it any other way.
Blackjack (one of our members) has an Excal with a hardtop and A/C, that can be done with just about any of the replicas if you so desire. I can dig it, not a bad call all things considered.
