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Barry, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being in the minority, but I'm not sure you are. One of the issues floating around in my small brain is that I bought a Cobra to have a light car. The Kirkhams went through all the trouble to put their car on a diet by using billet aluminum this and that (saves money too). So, it seemed inconsistent to my thinking to use an expensive heavy iron block, assuming you can find a good one, when the Cobra is light. That's why I'm using the QT bellhousing, aluminum rear end, etc. and why I want magnesium wheels and so on and so on.
Now, the Shelby block is about 25 lbs heavier than the Pond, so I believe it has more beef to it and that's why I went with it. Having a replica SO was not a priority for me.
I looked at several vintage iron blocks, but I just couldn't wait around to find a good one and then spend as much or more than if I got an aluminum one. There are people running the Genesis iron block, but I hear Genesis is having and/or has had problems.
Everyone is different, but those are my thoughts.
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