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Originally Posted by Miayota
Hello Gang,
I've been a fanatic of 47-72 Chevy & Ford Trucks for a long time and since I'v owned over 40 of them. My new found passion is 65 Shelby's Cobras. Since, I've own so many carburetor powered classic trucks in the past, I would like to take a break from the fumes/hassles, and get something fuel injected. I decided that I definitely want a Backdraft because of the modern the Coyote engines they put in them and their Blacked Out Packages.
What is your opinions regarding these type of modern style cobra's?
Are these type of builds sought after or looked down on in the "Shelby World"?
I have a huge following in the classic truck world, if you want to see some of my cool trucks. Just google my username. " MIAYOTA"
If anyone is selling one that is a few years old, please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
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Welcome to the forum Miayota. First things first these are 99% replica or kit cars so to heck with what people think.
I have no experience with a coyote platform but I can only assume it is awesome. If you can get over the car not have the pushrod thumping sound at idle then I say go for it. It is really hard to beat a modern fuel injected platform such as the coyote. My assumption is that the throttle response and overall driveability is heads and shoulders above most of the Windsor and FE platforms. You pretty much don't have to worry about any cam surge, bucking ...or where is my motor going to produce the best power levels. Go ahead and throw a twin screw supercharger like a VMP or Whipple and be done with it. You could make insane power and get double the gas mileage of the traditional setup. I recommend you touch base with Jay at Vintage Motorsports as they seem to be the leaders in coyote development.
With the above being said I love my carbed old school motor but if I honest a supercharged coyote would trounce it and be a better drivers car.