small block vs. big block

[Jack21]

OK, I'll weigh in on this one. Here's why.

First. "Size does matter, ask any woman." Well, if you believe that and start asking around, you'll likely get as many opinions on the topic as there are here on this topic. But just for the record, "The guy that knows how to 1) kiss well, 2) use his tongue in the right place downtown, and 3) knows what, and where my G spot is; gets to put his shoes under my bed tonight!" seemed to be the consensus the last time I took an opinion poll.

Big block vs small block is largely GM terminology (particularly with Chevy) being applied to Ford engines where the distinction, today, is not that clear cut. My opinion for a mostly street Cobra is a mid size (350 - 400 ci Windsor based motor, an option which Shelby did NOT have in '65 & '66). Also admit that my opinion, like my a$$hole, is but one of many, and and is equally malodorous.

Which brings us back to the small block vs big block debate. There are a lot more factors here to consider, and second, we here 35 years later have a whole lot more choices available than simply big block (427/428FE) or small block (289HP).

Lastly. Todays builder, or buyer, here, on this forum, can 1) review and evaluate the plethora of options (and opinions) available from owners and builders; not manufacturers, dealerships, or salesmen. And, 2) find out where local Cobra gatherings are to see examples of all the in-service options and discuss all of them with owners (again, not manufacturers, dealerships, or salesmen) of each. The owners cars in question are typically not for sale.

There is no place on earth where a builder or purchaser of a specialty car that is not available off any showroom floor or local car lot, can go to obtain this kind of unbiased (or extremely biased), need-to-know information on which to base a credible purchasing decision on.