LS7 or Coyote?

Heidelberg · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2010, 02:22 AM

Hi guys,

I'm obviously biased as I chose a LS7 - have never regretted it - in fact the LS7 has far exceeded my expectations...It's a great motor and I think a perfect match for a Cobra...just over 5000 kms and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time I start her up!....You can drive it as sedately as you like, and when the mood and conditions allow a more spirited experience, it will deliver as much punch in the middle of your back as I personally think most people could ever want or handle!

We all know the whole GM vs Ford argument and most cobra owners I have met would probably follow their hearts and have a nice Ford BB in their Cobras if it was a legal option in Aust...but it's not (well not without running LPG), so were put into a position of having to make a judgement call...

In the US, it's a different story, but I think here in Aust, it doesn't really matter - the essence of Cobra ownership is about living a dream and through Cobra ownership, I've met an absolute great bunch of guys with Ford small blocks, Ford quad cams, various GM LS series motors, Toyota quad cam V8's all living their dream and having a ball!

My view is to buy whatever motor scratches your itch and allows you to live the dream!

Regards....Paul

eschaider · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Heidelberg

Hi guys,

I'm obviously biased as I chose a LS7 - have never regretted it - in fact the LS7 has far exceeded my expectations...It's a great motor and I think a perfect match for a Cobra...just over 5000 kms and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time I start her up!....You can drive it as sedately as you like, and when the mood and conditions allow a more spirited experience, it will deliver as much punch in the middle of your back as I personally think most people could ever want or handle!

We all know the whole GM vs Ford argument and most cobra owners I have met would probably follow their hearts and have a nice Ford BB in their Cobras if it was a legal option in Aust...but it's not (well not without running LPG), so were put into a position of having to make a judgement call...

In the US, it's a different story, but I think here in Aust, it doesn't really matter - the essence of Cobra ownership is about living a dream and through Cobra ownership, I've met an absolute great bunch of guys with Ford small blocks, Ford quad cams, various GM LS series motors, Toyota quad cam V8's all living their dream and having a ball!

My view is to buy whatever motor scratches your itch and allows you to live the dream!

Regards....Paul

Well said Paul.

Ed

boxhead · #3 (**permalink**) 10-16-2010, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heidelberg

Hi guys,

I'm obviously biased as I chose a LS7 - have never regretted it - in fact the LS7 has far exceeded my expectations...It's a great motor and I think a perfect match for a Cobra...just over 5000 kms and it still puts a huge smile on my face every time I start her up!....You can drive it as sedately as you like, and when the mood and conditions allow a more spirited experience, it will deliver as much punch in the middle of your back as I personally think most people could ever want or handle!

We all know the whole GM vs Ford argument and most cobra owners I have met would probably follow their hearts and have a nice Ford BB in their Cobras if it was a legal option in Aust...but it's not (well not without running LPG), so were put into a position of having to make a judgement call...

In the US, it's a different story, but I think here in Aust, it doesn't really matter - the essence of Cobra ownership is about living a dream and through Cobra ownership, I've met an absolute great bunch of guys with Ford small blocks, Ford quad cams, various GM LS series motors, Toyota quad cam V8's all living their dream and having a ball!

My view is to buy whatever motor scratches your itch and allows you to live the dream!

Regards....Paul

Here Here, someone who knows what it is all about.

Marvin · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2010, 10:37 AM

My spf has 428cj, nice engine, makes all the right sounds but if i was building one now would proly go with 331 or the new twincam Ford,
Just a Ford man can't help it, but have had lots of GM cars also.

I love my SPF with BB Ford but the fuel milage could be better.
marvin