New Cobra buyer - Questions - Driving Them...

[AdamIsAdam]

Originally Posted by MKS427

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

I would expect to NOT be needing a new motor if I'm spending $65k otherwise I'd do this brand new and order a roller.

The FFR is not a Coyote. I can't bring myself to do that. It may drive great, but opening that hood and seeing plastic is NOT my idea of a Cobra. Sorry. Besides, I've got a 2018 GT350 in the garage, so I can get my fix of modern muscle that way. (BTW, note that the Voodoo motor comes from the factor sans plastic engine cover, like g-d intended )

Originally Posted by Alfa02

Adam, if you would like to PM me, I can get you in touch with our seller here. The car is a 2004 SPF, 392 Ford crate motor, TKO-600, Wildwood in front, Red with White Stripes, 930 miles. You could get it for say 40K, (You could even fly back here, cheap airfare) have it shipped back, even if everything leak's, you wouldn't have 20K more into it. Just a thought, I also know of a JCF 427 bodied car, 351, TKO-600, Red, 1600 miles for 30-35K in Ore. Cheers Tom. We have 4-5 SPF guys here that have owned their cars for 10+years, if you would like to talk to them.

PM sent. I'm interested.