Am I still missing something here or did the Kirkhams have another sale that I missed!! How can you say they will cost about the same?? The Kirkham is 60K to 65K as a roller. The FFR is 22K to 26K or more not as a roller (30K to make it a roller). So if my math is right your still looking at a swing of 30K to 35K to compare the two apples for apples. We ALL can agree you cannot compare the two in anyway except the share the same mirrors or something.
Now, if you want to put a SOHC in a FFR all the power to you BUT you never see 1/2 of your investment. Now, if you just happen to have a SOHC laying around and it has nothing "Better" to put it in again it's your deal. I've seen SOHC's in a Maverick, 67 F100, 69 Mustangs and wondered why?? Or really WTF! Now, a SOHC in a Kirkham would be pretty sweet. Your mating a incredible motor with a car of the same caliper... All the Cobra kits are relative to their costs. Example a Kirkham sells for more because well it cost more to begin with. A FFR (not that it's bad) is at the lower end of the scale, hence it's resale value. It's the same with ALL the Cobra's out there. Sure you might have some one that sells a FFR for 50K and that's a lucky seller. BUT, what do you think a FFR with a SOHC motor would resale for? Not much more than the cost of the motor, I would think.
Do the research here. You will find plenty of guy's that invested 120K or more in a Kirkham WITH OUT a SOHC motor in it. Do you have this motor? Do you have all the accessories to make this motor happen? I would be willing to bet you would spend another 15K just to make this motor "Right" in a car. The headers, the
oil pan, the oiling system, the drive train upgrades, etc.... Hey, do what you want BUT listen to the wealth of knowledge here on this forum. They have all been there, done it and have the experiences!! Matt