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Why do you want to rev to 8,000 rpm? The engine 514 c.i. engine is plenty powerful for a Cobra. If it's top speed you want, Your 514 c.i. engine and a TKO 5-speed should do plenty. I have been to 175+ mph (per the speedo) and had plenty of RPM's left. As several people have said on this forum, at your 600+ horsepower and Tremec TKO 5-speed your only issues with going 200 mph would be your windshield, the stability of the car, etc...
Tell your friend the Chevrolet crate engine is a piece of _hit! As your friend says, "the Chevy crate engine cost a couple of grand more". Put that couple grand more in the 514 c.i. Ford crate engine, and hold on...
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