Perhaps you have too much money, and have a smart @ss personality. Please refrain yourself from further discussions on this site, as all you do is bring negativity the table. We're better off without your kind. In all my years on this great site, you're the only one that has treated me with disrespect.

End of story for you.

Thank you to all on this thread, that have been giving positive opinions and for being cordial. :)

C'mon Kevin, Ronbo's not so bad. And remember, today is the Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul -- you should be more forgiving.:)

Kevin,
I had a very similar question when planning my car. I bought a used Contemporary that already had a 351 Cleveland in it. I won't get into all he details here, but I thought then and still strongly think that the Cleveland is by far the best, most cost effective and best performing engine for a Cobra, bar none. Yet, despite that belief I chose at considerable expense to reconfigure the chassis to accommodate a FE. Why? There are many reasons.

First, it is my personal preference to have a car as close to the original as possible. That's my thing, others can and do disagree. You need to decide on how you feel about this.

Second, I know that my personality and patience level, or lack thereof, would quickly grow weary of explaining to people that "It's not a 427, but....". Again, you or others may feel differently on this, but that's how I feel.

Third, it's just cool to have the original 427 sideoiler in the car. It's the heart and soul of what makes a 427 Cobra, the meanest and baddest of them all, the car that it was and is.

Lastly, I am trying to do my car over with the best of everything. This is expensive. Without getting into the "Cobras are not investments" drivel, I want to be able to recover as much of what I put into this car as I can. I know that I'll lose money on it, I just want to limit that. There comes a point in selling these cars that after a certain price point, a FE is expected to be under the hood, and anything else limits the market or the price. It's just the way it is. I have no plans of keeping this car for life and being buried in it. One day I will sell it. I have never, EVER, heard someone say, "It's a nice car, but too bad it has a FE Sideoiler in it." It's the cream of the crop, the only no excuses engine for the car.

It's all in what you want, and how you want your car to look and perform. Both the FE and the 460 are great engines. What do you want to live with?
Planning one of these is half the fun - enjoy!
Doug

patrickt- lol,.."more forgiving", I agree, it's Sunday, the day for forgiveness ! :D

Doug, I agree with you in most every point. I do love the fact that I have a "period correct" engine. It's too bad that to get higher HP/torque with the FE costs so much more than the 514. But, I'll either leave mine the way it is or put more $$$ in the "toy fund piggy bank" if I feel the need for more power !

I laughed my $ss off,....... with your quote.

"It's a nice car, but too bad it has a FE Sideoiler in it." !!! :LOL::LOL::LOL:

Thanks,........ now I'll be laughing in my sleep all night. !!! :rolleyes:

Kevin which engines would you like a price quote on. We do a Genesis cast iron block FE with the Stge 2 CNC heads complete for 16,000.00 which saves a little over the aluminum block. The new 427 FE block is still about 3200.00 higher than the stock 460 block. The reason we can do the 460 so much cheaper is the block cost mainly plus a few other things are a little cheaper.
I do believe the FE is worth more money and with the less weight will run just as good as the heavier engine. I will be happy to quote you on what ever you might want. I did a Dad and son the 514s for their Cobras and they like them very well but their first cars. Thanks, Keith Craft

Kevin
I am still learning and prepping for a futrue cobra purchase...and I too drank the FE kool-aid.

brobehr

lol, that's funny. :D

I will reply to Keith and ask for his advise. (who's better) ! :cool:

Thanks

I think he gave his advice already.

Rodknock- I have some other questions, for his advise.

IS THAT OK WITH YOU ? :LOL: **)