Which engine should I choose?

[xb-60]

Hi Hugh,

Firstly, I see that – discounting your CC name ("Tassie...") - you’re from Victoria, so my advice is take some notice from what Mr. Dimis says.

Secondly, more advice is that you disregard ‘more power is better’. My personal advice is to consider a Tickford 302 Windsor (cost is ‘peanuts’ compared to other options of 427FEs and LS variants) as a contender. Power to weight of an AP chassis with a standard spec. 220kW Tickford is similar to a Mercedes AMG CLA45, performance of which is stunning enough ….why on earth would you want to double that figure unless you’re just after bragging rights?

Thirdly, further justification of using a Windsor variant is that the AC 289 Sports (RHD) sold in UK were powered by small block Ford motors in a 427 variant body. Authenticity box is ticked, if that matters to you. If not, disregard.

I should point out my bias….I have an Absolute Pace 289FIA with a 302W.

Fourthly (after you’ve worked through your preferences) ….welcome, and enjoy your Cobra build!

Cheers,
Glen

[TassieCobra]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Hi High,

Glen

Thanks for your advice Glen. I am from Melbourne but plan on doing the build in tassie (hence my fairly unoriginal CC name!).

You do make a very valid point about getting carried away with the power numbers (particularly in such a light car).

I do love a big and loud v8 though!!

I must say it is so great to get so many different perspectives from the experienced cobra owners. These forums are so useful for newbies like me.

Regards

Hugh