New Guy Build Questions...

[willtwallace]

Hello All,

Let me start by saying, owning a Cobra replica has been a dream since I was a young Soldier and first laid eyes on one. I’m now on my 25th year of service, preparing to retire, and getting prepared to start building my car. Over the years I have purchased many books, read many articles, watched every show that dealt in some way with Cobra kits cars, and watched in amazement as Mr. Pratt droped millions of dollars for one on Barrett Jackson. So now that all the kids are grown and no longer in the house it’s time to fill that hole in the nest.

My preliminary goals are to build it in stages since my budget is limited. Order complete kit first, drivetrain, and paint. I am 90% decided on the color; BMW Fire Orange (paint code: U94) that is on the Lime Rock edition M3, with flat black stripes, black roll bar, and side exhaust.

So, here is where I need input (reality check) from you guys (gender neutral term):

Pin drive or 5 lug? I am leaning toward pin drive. Pros and cons?

Motor….this is the hardest. Bottom line, I want a big block!

My first impulse is to drop in my favorite dream motor a ZZ572 crate motor. Yes, a Chevy motor. But, from what I have heard online this would pretty much lock me out of taking it to any car hangout, fear of being abused by the purist.

My second choice would be the Ford 460 big block.

Any and all comments and suggestion are welcomed.

William

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
– Apostle Paul – Philippians 1:21