Engine Option (Just For Discussion)

[Shootnride]

Originally Posted by Ace23

I will throw my opinion into the ring. I am probably one of the younger members on the board and I was still in highschool 40 years after these cars had hit the road. I can certainly understand how possibly there are older generations of owners that must have an FE based platform.

In contrast to Ace23 (and I do understand his position), I was in high school when CSX2000 rolled out of Dean Moon's shop, and I have lusted after these cars ever since. The "originals" have always been just a little too far out of my financial reach. When I finally got to a point in life where I could actually afford a replica Cobra, my goal, was to as closely as possible, replicate the experience of driving an original 427 Comp car. I believe my "old school" FE side-oiler (even has a good 'ol SFT cam) in my SPF comes pretty close to accomplishing that goal. So, for me, the FE was the only option.

Ted

[Thor maine]

Originally Posted by Shootnride

In contrast to Ace23 (and I do understand his position), I was in high school when CSX2000 rolled out of Dean Moon's shop, and I have lusted after these cars ever since. The "originals" have always been just a little too far out of my financial reach. When I finally got to a point in life where I could actually afford a replica Cobra, my goal, was to as closely as possible, replicate the experience of driving an original 427 Comp car. I believe my "old school" FE side-oiler (even has a good 'ol SFT cam) in my SPF comes pretty close to accomplishing that goal. So, for me, the FE was the only option.

Ted

This is the thing that I find odd, SPF square frame not a chassis part is even close to an original, body probably fiberglass, thinks nothing of maybe having a 5 spd, but has to have an FE or it's just not real enough for him.

[Shootnride]

Originally Posted by Thor maine

This is the thing that I find odd, SPF square frame not a chassis part is even close to an original, body probably fiberglass, thinks nothing of maybe having a 5 spd, but has to have an FE or it's just not real enough for him.

It's always amazing to me that some folks can turn any thread on this forum into an opportunity for personal attacks.

Ted

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Shootnride

It's always amazing to me that some folks can turn any thread on this forum into an opportunity for personal attacks.

Ted

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