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noel,keep in mind that an aluminum big block with aluminum heads manifold ect.. weighs less than an iron small block. If you decide on a small block car,go with a Kirkham FIA or an ERA fia. These are small block based cobras and handle very well,plus the motor is correct for the car.
All things being equal.the lighter the car, the better the handling and the better the accelleration given the same HP. For some of us,only a 427so will do,but it is not the final word in speed or handling. chuck