[jrichard]

you will not be disappointed with a 351 stroker, especially if it's your first cobra. A friend of mine has a Lonestar Classic with a blueprinted 408 (351 stroker) that makes ~500bhp at the wheels. Engine alone cost him better than 20k. Buy the SPF and if you don't like the motor put a Ford crate 460 in it. it makes ~485hp at the flywheel and delivers tire-smoking torque....all for about 5k... you will be very impressed with the SPF. Fit and finish, attention to detail, and accurate asthetics will win you over...