I want a cobra, how and why

[Aussie Mike]

Originally Posted by Hoity

Hey Leroy, not so much a problem as i dont get why you put a chev in a ford. Its like HSV v FPR, in my head theres stuff as a bloke you dont do, and that i thought was one of them, but times are obviously a changin.

My logic tells me the reasons are more of a cost issue, getting it past adr approval or it fits better. I dont know the answer and that was what i was trying to understand.

Who says it's a Ford? The car was originally built by AC. Prior to Shelby getting involved they ran AC, Bristol and Ford 6 cylinder engines.

Yes they were sold through Ford dealers in the US and Shelby has had close ties to Ford ever since (to Chrysler too).

If you are a purist and love your Fords then go with a Ford motor (I've owned plenty and still own one). What ever floats your boat.

I had the option of choosing a Ford motor but I chose the LS motor because I believe it was technically so much better than the old Windsor motor.

It's hard not to argue with a compact light weight all aluminium engine with it's deep skirted block and 6 bolt main bearing caps. O ring gaskets throughout etc. Huge aftermarket support and the factory ECU is easily re-tunable. They make 400HP without even turning a spanner and with good fuel economy. Throw a cam and some head porting at it and look out.

The advantage of building your own car is you can do it your way and not give a damn what anyone else thinks. Stick a triple rotor 20B turbo Mazda rotary in it if you like You would have the same result.... A lightweight frighteningly fast sports car that turns heads and starts conversations wherever you drive it.

Cheers