Engine Option (Just For Discussion)

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by moore_rb

But if I'm going to spend 5 grand re-doing the top end, then why not just spend $2500 more and drop in a larger-cube Windsor? (then I could also replace my "Powered by Ford" side badges with "427 Cobra" side badges, and not feel guilty about false-advertising

Sticking with a Windsor offers all the benefits of not having to cut and weld engine mounts, or replace front springs, and all that other misc. blah blah blah...

But regardless, I'd go that way LONG before I'd consider any GM engine (even one that is a technically superior base platform... )

You could always create a hybrid - put FE valve covers on the Windsor with adapters.

[moore_rb]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

You could always create a hybrid - put FE valve covers on the Windsor with adapters.

Oh, I don't know about that...

I mean, what if some guy at a car show sees my valve covers, and asks me if my engine is a C5, C6, or C7 casting...? I'd be busted...

Then, I'd have to humiliate the poor chap by asking him why he noticed my fraudulent engine BEFORE he noticed my car's doors and wheelbase?

or the lug nuts...

or the 9-bolt steering wheel...

or the Mustang steering rack...

or the fiberglass wheel wells...

or, well, you get the picture.