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Old 05-23-2016, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Paintwerks View Post
I'm always impressed when someone engineers something different in a Cobra...but, the vision in my head that I have of a Cobra very much includes a V8. The power can easily be delivered/substituted by a non-V8 engine, but the sound and feel of a V8 cannot be substituted.

AFAIC, a V8 is a large part of a Cobra's soul, and it's appeal.

But it's your car so please ignore me and build what pleases you! What would I know....I put a Chevy in mine!
The Audi A6 Quattro is a 4.2l quad cam V8 engine same as the early R8 engines but slightly lower spec. So pretty good start I think, but I still have to make my mind up if I want to spend another two years on this or put in the 427W I have for it?? Anyway it's all worth the thought process.
Cheers for your thoughts
Wil
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