[Dangerous Doug]

A purist would insist on a 427 SO or 428, and happily deal with the consequences of that decision. I think you'd find an FE to be more problematic and parts harder to find than a SB stroker. Uh, I wouldn't put the FE guys into the "waxer" category. Most I've seen are pretty bad-asp Cobras that are driven heartily...

That being said, remember that when you tell people you have a "427" they may call you on it if you actually have a stroked 351W. I remember being at a small Cobra gathering and a guy pointed out his car. I asked what he had under the hood and he replied, "a 427". To which I asked, "A side-oiler?" and he replied with a dispairing shrug, "Uh, no..." He was a bit embaressed, and probably took me for a novice and got caught. Didn't mean to embaress the guy (he did have a nice SPF with a stroked 351W...). Just don't try to snow anyone. It's a small block 427. Respectable. Powerful. But it isn't a purist's FE.

Do a search on T&L. Some of the FFR guys really love them, but I've heard of quality issues. Best to do a little research. I hear good things about Keith Craft and Roush, and have seen some very happy Ford Racing engine owners. Good luck.

DD