Engine talk

[TassieCobra]

Hi all,

Apologies if there is already a thread about this but I could seem to find one.

I am in the early stages of a cobra build and are still deciding on the choice of engine. I would really value your opinion.

I would love to have an "old school" sounding engine with all of the burping and farting at idle but are weighing this up against the newer/higher performing and probably easier to maintain engines.

Could I get some thoughts from the group about what the best new but "retro" engine they would choose for awesome sound if they had their time again (eg windsor vs coyote vs godzilla vs LSA vs others). Performance is important of course but for this thread I am mainly interested in the sound/fun factor.

Thanks in advance

Addit:

Thanks to everyone for all of the great advice. To give more information I am based in Australia (Victoria or Tasmania for registration purposes). I am looking at a higher end Cobra build with an aluminium body. The manufacturer can accommodate a variety engine choices/mounts. As pointed out though I suspect we will have more stringent emission requirements etc.

Thanks again