Any 427 FE owners regret not going for a small block stroker?

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

The most important fact in the OP's case is to keep it original for resale.

Thanks but that's not really the case. This is my time with the car. We can't just worry about resale at the expense of joy of ownership, just because a car is worth X. That'll be someone else's problem and its not exactly insurmountable to return to its original spec. It's not like the body is being customised, plus I'm only thinking about doing what the great man did. I'll keep to OE engine in any case and it will remain with the car.
I'm lucky enough to have three cars, the first two are awesome in their niche, but this one, the MK IV is underwhelming with its wheezy so called 225 bhp. However, I really like the car. It's almost the real thing and the only open car I have and it's a real buzz driving it. Everyone likes seeing it it seems. We did 5000 miles in the Italian Alps last September and it's a great tourer, although we're gonna miss the 26 mpg. Even has room for luggage.
I wish I could drive a 425hp 347 and a 425hp 427 to see what the difference is.
The 427 I've found (for sale) has alloy heads and pump. I think therefore I'm only gaining 100lbs at the front, esp if I move the battery to the rear.
Win Percy the Jaguar Le Mans ace one said to me a 7 litre Cobra is a pusycat to drive and I noticed F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton didnt buy no 331...