KC-514 Engine 700 HP $10,600 !

[FUNFER2]

Ronbo- I've appreciated most others opinions here but, you have a tendency to be sarcastic rather than helpful. I believe my question's have been clear. If you choose not to reply with any constructive input, then you don't have to be part of this discussion, and I won't answer any further replies from you.
We have complete differences on how we approach discussions, and that's ok . Were just different people with different mindsets.
Take care.

Too all others, thank you for your positive attitude and opinions.

And, thank you.

[Ronbo]

Funny, seemed more like a sermon than a discussion...

Sorry you don't see it but if you review your comments you'll see your trend to dismiss the FE as a stupid choice based on HP/$$. For those of us that know there's more to it than that, your opinon that it's a waste of money is insulting.

Since the point of any discussion is to learn something, perhaps you now understand why the FE costs more and is not a waste of $6k.

At least to some of us...

[FUNFER2]

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.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

We're better off without your kind...

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

[767Jockey]

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

[FUNFER2]

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

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." !!!

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