Allan A:
Old boat weight SO motors???
And will not have the same position in history as alum/alum cars???
Your kidding right???
You are a scream!
The new aluminum blocks are beautiful pieces. Don't get me wrong. But they ain't FE427SO's. They are not made to the same specs and don't
oil the same way.
Shelby Cobras never used aluminum block motors. The new Shelby Cobra which is built to exact '65 specs does not leave SAI equipped with an aluminum block motor. SAI sells the motor block and various pieces separate from the car. In fact some ERA owners have bought the Shelby block for use in their car. It can be placed in any Cobra or replica Cobra that can accept an FE427.
Choice of drive train is left 100% up to the owner. Some even put 5 speeds and automatics, 428s etc..
If you want to power your new Shelby Cobra with his new aluminum 427 thats a good choice. You can argue that this is his new Cobra and this is his new engine. REAL Cobra built to exact '65 specs except powered by imitation 427SO.
If you want to power your new Shelby Cobra with the same engine he historically powered them with thats a better choice IMHO. You can argue this is his continuation Cobra built to his exact '65 specs and this the original engine that powered these '65 spec Cobras. REAL Cobra powered by REAL 427. In short a '65 427SC Cobra built today so that it is "brought back to life exactly as it was." Thats what I'm talk'n about!
BTW: I hope you are using his aluminum heads and valve train or it won't be complete and will have less value.
PatBuckley: I forgot to thank you for the compliment. There is no doubt the girls would pick me for the ride. I am a handsome devil