To build or buy used......?

[FIA-ERA]

That sounds good BUT that FE motor will put a "voila" to your wallet real quick! I would be willing to think the "average" money spent on a decent FE/ correct Toploader/ and all accessories would top 12K to 15K easily! Depends on the Kit on how easy this transplant would cost. I would let some experts here, in on which 427 kit as there is a wealth of knowledge and further "been down that road" help here! If you have to replace the headers/ sidepipes now were talking even more $$, which will probably be needed.

Then, how many 427 Cobra's are out there for sale? A new one everyday just about on CC. It is a buyers market for sure. NOW, how many FIA's have you seen? I've seen more since your first posts than I have in two years. If you really like the FIA's then stick with them as there are some really nice ones out there. I know with an ERA there are only 140 or so even out there( very few). I just went to a meet and it was 10 to 1. Some of these guys had never even seen a FIA in person and some didn't even know WHAT it was!! That's all good too. IMHO I would stick with an ERA or a Contemporary (even rarer!), nothing against Unique but those questions have been answered earlier in this thread. Good Luck! Matt