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Its depends on your taste and budget.

Nup, Sorry Bevan but I think Chevy cobras have less value than Ford cobras, but in reality didn't Chevy say no to Shelby before he went to the blue oval?

Klayfish has got the idea in my book. Its all about power to weight in any motorsport.

If you can afford the dart block then you have some 427 authenticity without the weight.

I think the 351 is a good compromise but the cobra is only a middle weight that really doesnt need that broad shouldered torque curve. My 351C is moderate street and can't get traction in 1,2,&3rd and I havent even got 300bhp at the wheels

I suggest you build a screamer and go for a narrower torque curve A high reving build - probably windsor but some cleveland lovers will happily rev to 7500! You could go Clevor (boss) for better breathing combined with the smaller windsor journals but I think high flowing aftermarket heads are really the answer.

Spend the money on the Dyno2000 software and run various combos on the computer before you start to invest in your build. The software simulates dyno pulls and the quartermile and will identify weaknesses in your planned combo.