New Cobra buyer - Questions - Driving Them...

[MKS427]

Originally Posted by AdamIsAdam

Thanks.

The car drove fine, felt underwhelming in terms of power surprisingly

I'm looking at one FFR locally that was fully built by the FFR factory, so it's professionally built and that can be documented. If I got it for $45k, is that a smarter buy than a $65k Superformance?

Thanks!

The smarter buy can only be determined through hindsight. You might look at which one you know you will be happy with, and hope you don't end up upside down in the end. You have to determine, if you compromise, will you be happy with what you have?

The 350 horse 351W is a budget motor and the reason for the underwhelming performance. Given the engine, it may not sell for 65K, but no guarantees. You may ask how low they are willing to go, if it's your first choice. Good news is, a 550-580 hp 427 Dart will bolt right in, but you're spending GOOD money to upgrade. You could upgrade the 351W to a 408 stroker, 500-550 (budget-high end) hp, a great cost effective alternative. Some people will build a 427 stroker in a 351W, but that is something I would not recommend.

Does the FFR have a Coyote? I've heard good things, but no first hand experience.

Good luck