[BANDIT 1]

This is a very similar issue I dealt with over deciding between a Suzuki GSXR-1000 or Suzuki GSX-1300R "Hayabusa" (the worlds fastest production motorcycle). I heard the same old thing, "the smaller bike is better in the corners". I don't know about you all, but my days of flying through corners on the street are long gone. Once in for all (and quote me), 90% of all Cobra's may see the track only from the parking lot, they might go there once and actually go on the track.

The Hayabusa is a great example of our discussion, believe me when I say it can corner pretty damn good (not as good as the smaller bike, but I would like to live another day). From a 45 - 65 "punch" the Hayabusa will beat the smaller bike and have a greater top speed. It is also very stable on the highway.

Every time I have been asked "is it a 427" and I say "no, it's a 520 ci. big block", the persons eyes light up. I have NEVER heard anyone say, "damn, I was hoping it was a small block!".

Every time I have heard someone ask "is it a 427" and the owner says "no. it's a small block stroker", the reaction is always "oh".

They call it a 427 S/C Cobra for a reason, it must have a big block. If you want to race, call the Olthoffs and go with the small block.

Big Blocks are about "putting the power to the ground", my car for example can run a P325/50R15 tire and get traction pretty damn good.

By the way, the 429/460 engine is 10 times better than a 427 engine. Just because it cost more doesn't mean it is better. The one gentlemans friend that said the 460 "lincoln" block is bad, get real. The 427 engine was only "factory" raced for a very short time, the 429/460 engine has been the Ford "big block" of choice for over 30 years. It has been in Nascar/Pro STock/Monster Trucks/Drag Boats/etc...it has been the Ford big block put in the most by drag racers (everything from old Mustangs to Ford Fairmonts). Ask any engine builder (that is not brainwashed by the Cobra "has to have a 427 S.O. in it" and they will tell you the 427 is a bad choice).

These are all just my opinions, whatever someone's Cobra has in it (other than a Chevy engine) is fine. But people, a myth is a myth!