I have never tried to change anyone's mind that wanted a 427 FE engine in their Cobra, what I disagree with is the same "lame" statements that the 427/428 engine is better (than a 385 series engine) because of "lame" reasons like the car just "can't turn because it's 100 lbs. heavier", it "doesn't look right in a Cobra" (other than the custom Shelby Cobra with a 351, I have never seen a "factory" 302, 351, 390, 406, 358 Nascar engine, small block/big block Chevrolet, 4.6/5.4 modular engine, Viper engine, Buick GN engine, or 392/396/408 Ford small block "stroker" engine that came in a original 427 S/C Cobra).
As far as the "extra 100 lbs.", I guarntee that I could shave a extra 100 lbs. off the front of ANY Cobra to get the weight down. I also would not call a 514c.i. 600+ horsepower engine out of the "Ford Racing" catalog a passenger car/truck engine.
Mr. Cranky,
I have NEVER lost a race on the street, period.
