[Russ Dickey]

EM Z06 Cobra:
I respect your opinion, and agree that hey, it's his car, he should do what makes him happy and build it however he wants. That's what makes our country great.

However, I have to say that you are making a complete generalization when you say that your Z06-powered Cobra will flat walk away from a Ford-powered Cobra, and I'm sure that there are fellas on this website who would love to take that challenge. It all depends on which engine you pick and what modifications have been done to it.

I'm assuming that you're comparing your stock Z06 to a stock Ford Smallblock, correct? Cuz I'm pretty sure a stock 427 S/O will inhale your little bow-tie without much problem. And to pit modern powerplants together, I'm sure that one of Ford Motorsports 351 crate motors with similiar induction would give you a hard run. The hp and torque numbers are very close (as is the cost and price of installation).

That being said, I agree with most of the folks who've responded that it's really about tradition. It wasn't called the Shelby Ford Cobra for nothing. Nothing against Chevrolet, but their motors belong in a different fiberglass car.

Oh, and when Chevy wins a sports car World Manufacturers Championship, or LeMans, or produces a vehicle which can be called "The World's Fastest Production Car", then we'll talk.

Sorry, had to get that last little dig in.

Russ