CSX 4000 Series vs. SPF

Power Surge · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 03:37 PM

Both are great cars of equal quality. Both will start off costing about the same, but the CSX will hold it's value better, especially with an FE motor in it. The SPF cars you are being offered have stroked 351s in them. They are great motors, and some people consider that the best all around balanced motor for the Cobra. The big 427 FE won't dissapoint either, and IMO looks more impressive under the hood.

You will be just as happy with either of those two cars. If they are priced within 10k of each other, than I'd say the CSX is a no brainer.

Just my 2 cents.

maxom · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the feedback, what about my concern about the genesis engine installed by Performance Engineering?

Mark IV · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Power Surge

but the CSX will hold it's value better, especially with an FE motor in it.
Just my 2 cents.

But Evan ALREADY has a car so your potential market has been cut in half!!

Buy what you like, what you get a "good deal" on (a "good deal" is a state of mind and has NOTHING to do with what you pay for the car, are you happy with the car? You got a good deal!!!)

Really, you won't go wrong with either car......perhaps dealer support or such should be the deciding factor.

Slither · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 06:33 PM

I agree with Power Surge!!!

bnewell · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 06:46 PM

PE did the build/install in my SPF.......it was an awesome car and motor.

maxom · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 06:47 PM

Thanks, but again I'm concern about not knowing a lot about the 427 genesis engine that would be in the CSX.... Can anyone give feedback on this engine?

Stentor · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 06:58 PM

Genesis refers to the engine block; Genesis is one of the main manufacturers of modern-day 427 blocks (along with Pond and Shelby).

You can do a search on this site to see what's been said about Genesis blocks (I've got a Genesis 427 and a Shelby 427, and had no problems with either).

The engine components and builder are probably more important than the manufacturer of the block. In that regard, do a search on Performance Engineering (PE).

I believe Dynamic is still the largest SPF dealer in the US, and I suspect Performance Engineering does a lot of their engine builds/installations (as PE is located right behind Dynamic).

What's the difference in finished prices between the SPF and CSXs at which you are looking?

maxom · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 07:21 PM

About 15K. What do you think?

Stentor · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by maxom

About 15K. What do you think?

It really boils down to your personal preferences and budget. The $15k gets you a Shelby Cobra (4000 series, continuation) and a real 427 FE (not bored/stroked small block). As mentioned by others, both of these attributes will likely make the car more attractive to prospective buyers if you ever want to sell it.

I was considering both an SPF and CSX, and ended up going with the CSX (and I've been happy with my decision). Both cars will be nice, and of similar fit and finish.

Do you know the specs of the Genesis FE engine (e.g., displacement, HP, TQ)?

Incidentally, Eric at Performance Engineering used to be a Shelby CSX 4000 dealer, so he should be familiar with the CSX cars and able to do a decent job with the installation/completion (as there are differences in design and components between the CSX and SPF cars).