a voice of reason ... plus some non-binding mediation here.
Dr 385, You're funny, apparently somewhat knowledgeable (Ford anyway) and have pretty good writing skills. You ARE abrasive, purposeful to get the results you desire I would imagine. I hate to say, in a somewhat twisted way, that I kinda like ya..
Since the title of the original post was "What is the best Ford engine per dollar", the word
"best" is open up to one's interpretation. Then in a semi-contradictory manner the OP went on to inject the "highest HP/TQ per dollar" into the equation. You simply defended the "content" of the post, not incorrect at all. I agree $$ per HP, no question, the 385 & Windsor will give the biggest HP bang for the buck. BTW ... I do have an aluminum side oiler in my ride ... and eyes wide open, would install it again in a heartbeat.
Everyone else, You guys know you've probably supplied Dr 385 with more amusement and chuckles than he's had in a long time. The fish-on-a-line scenario comes to mind.
Now the meat and taters, we Cobra owners (at least the ones with FEs) know the "best" engine for a Cobra could only be the FE, just a "FE"nominal power plant. It gains the most respect, awe ... and .. $$ at sale. That FE sound ... ahhhh, music to our ears..
Soooo.... DR 385 is right when saying that a Windsor/385 gives the biggest HP for the $$ and the whole friggin Cobra world (at least the ones without 385s, 302s and Windsors
) is right when saying that the FE is the "best" engine for a Cobra.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
