Chevy in a Cobra

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by Cobra #3170

Why would they use an FE based engine when they were trying to control costs. A Windsor is much cheaper to produce and in the case of a spec series they are not trying to produce the fastest car just equal cars at the lowest cost. You have to remember that this is all about the money not making the greatest race cars possible. Shelby's aluminum block is about 6k to start with, you could probably build a small block for close to that at volume. I don't have the numbers at my finger tips but suspect an aluminum FE is probably within 70 pounds of a big inch aluminum small block. You would have to be Lewis Hamilton to notice that difference in dynamic handling. I think they are all good, and it just comes down to what the owner wants in his car.

Somewhere on this forum is another lively debate on the subject. I forget who said it, but another racer with much experience said in so many words the road course guys always ask what's under the hood with the winners and that's where you see SBFs. If you're into authenticity then go with the 427 SO. This particular individual mentioned a 3 man group including Bondaurant, I forget their club name, but they toured the US giving driving shows to the public because of their notoriety.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

I forget who said it, but another racer with much experience said in so many words the road course guys always ask what's under the hood with the winners and that's where you see SBFs. If you're into authenticity then go with the 427 SO.

Give it a rest. Your position is well-documented as Evan's position on the topic of "real vs. replica." It's boring and threads get closed.