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Having owned an ERA 289 FIA car (ERA 2047) I prefer the FIA car over the 427. One reason I bought the FIA was that unlike the 427 the FIA sidepipes are tucked under the rocker panels. It is nearly impossible to burn your calf on a FIA sidepipe when you get out of the car. When I bought my FIA I had small children and did not want them to get a sidepipe "snake bite". Additonally, I like high reving motors (to me 7000 rpms through FIA sidepipes is a GREAT sound). But you miss out on the low end torque that the 427 has. So like others have said it is all a matter of personal taste. Either way choose one a enjoy it.
FIA Mike
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