Engine Confusion

[Rebel1]

Merv, For what it's worth.

I totally agree with the ford heritage argument. Cobras should, if at all possible, have a ford. However, the 5 Ltr windsor with it's blu$$y ugly intake has no more right under the hood of a cobra than any other engine. It would be different if we were allowed a 4/8 barrel throttle bodies sitting on a high rise manifold that imitated the older carby windsors. That would be different because we would have heritage and looks....but we are not allowed.

Whats the use of heritage if it doesn't look like heritage?.

To me, that issue left me with the performance and compliance questions only and in that regard you just can't beat the chev/holden engines....all alloy, look better than a 5ltr windsor, huge power, no compliance issues, and relatively low cost. The L76 with a cam is a 300+rwkw beast with impeccable manners on the street.

This compliance issue is a larger concern than many recognize. We now see authorities seeking out modified vehicles and this will only increase. We also see insurance companies using modifications as a means of avoiding claims.

I want to drive my cobra at any time, to any place, without the fear of running across a roadside inspection.

But to repeat....If the authorities would accept a 4/8 barrel injected windsor/cleveland then there would be no question...it would be a ford.

Hope that helps.