Need help .. trying to decide on car.

[Engineer Ed]

David,
The DSCC is hosting the "Reptile Roundup" in mid November.
We will have lots of Cobra's to look at, sit in and get rides.
There will also be a track event at the road course in Gainesville.
You can get a chance to see some Cobra's in action.
Not sure if that fit's your time table....
We are holding another track event at Gainesville a month earlier in October.

I own a FFR Cobra and love it. You are more than welcome to come by and take a look at her, get a ride, ask questions etc...
No, it wasn't built to look as a original, but it sure is one hell of a terror on the track.
I originally built the car as a cruiser and later found myself adding parts to be more competative for the track.
I like the Backdraft Cobra and they have a really nice car.
You can get a rolling chassis minus engine and tranny.
They can also provide a completed car, partial kit as well.
Contact Reg Dodd and he can fill you in on options.

Your best bet for engine combo is to keep it simple if you are looking for reliability.
The more extravagant you get, the more problems you might have with her.
The 5.0 H.O. EFI engine is really great for reliability and parts availability. Changing the rear to 3.55 really wake this engine up and provides lots of fun for a daily driver.
IRS is nice, but a 3-link performs just as good at a fraction of the cost. (I've got a 3-link for you to look at).
You just can't beat the small block for reliability and bang for your buck.
I've got a 347 stroker and rave about it every chance I get. 442 ft/lbs torque.... wow

In order to make an informed decision, you must get a look at as many manufacturers as you can.
Your budget will ultimately decide what you can do and what you cant. i can get a few of the local Tampa Cobra guys together for you to look at or you can wait for the Roundup.
If you have the means to get out to Ohio, that will be your best bet to look at a lot of Cobra's.
Last I heard, there will be about 300 of them....

Let me know if you would like to get together.
Ed
DSCC President
edward.kamptner@med.ge.com
15 minutes North of Tampa off Hwy 56.