08-24-2010, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Cinnaminson,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Fibercraft Bodies 427 S/C, 351W disguised as a 427.
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I don't actually recall where I saw the comment, but supposedly Carrol Shelby himself said once that when he decided to upgrade the power of the 289 Cobra, if Ford had the 351W in its lineup he would have chosen that motor instead of the 427. It would have made the upgrade a lot easier, cheaper and made for a better weight distribution.
Had the 351W been used, I wonder if the car would actually look the same as it does today considering the changes that were made to accommodate the choice of motors.
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