What is the best Cobra Kit to buy?

[wkooiman]

Originally Posted by olddog

The FE is arguably the most expensive engine option, and it is a very complex design that required more talent to build. It has a lot of reliability issues, mostly caused by builders who are not up to building an FE. They can be just as reliable as any other engine when built correctly, other than an annoying tendency to mark its territory pissing oil (most but not all).

Nice post, except for this comment. Yes, they are more expensive. No, they do not have reliability issues. They are not that much different than any other pushrod V8.

The one that impresses me is the Ford modular. My brother has a 2003 Cobra with minor mods, and it will do over 500HP to the rear wheels all day long. I've heard of them making much more than that too, but you never hear about them splitting a block like stock 302/351 engines do if you push them over 500HP.

For "the look", nothing looks more at home than an FE. Of course, that's just my opinion.

[Danr55]

Originally Posted by wkooiman

For "the look", nothing looks more at home than an FE. Of course, that's just my opinion.

Truer words have not been spoken on this thread.

[olddog]

Originally Posted by wkooiman

The one that impresses me is the Ford modular. My brother has a 2003 Cobra with minor mods, and it will do over 500HP to the rear wheels all day long. I've heard of them making much more than that too, but you never hear about them splitting a block like stock 302/351 engines do if you push them over 500HP.

They (OEM blocks) have been drag raced at 2000 hp. I have not heard of the 351 block splitting like the 302. They split between the main and cam bearings. The taller deck of the 351 gives them more meet. The modular block has no cam bearing, being on overhead engine. That gives the modular block an advantage.

[antioch01]

I am also interested in a Cobra,,,, Is there any reason an Everett Morrison version is not mentioned here ?
Thanks

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by antioch01

I am also interested in a Cobra,,,, Is there any reason an Everett Morrison version is not mentioned here ?
Thanks

Several of us here own older EM cars and seem happy with them. I haven't heard much about them since the original owner sold the company to the couple in Texas. If you are thinking of getting a new EM kit, you may have to talk to the owners to get the names of people who have recent experience with them. .. I wouldn't assume that a new kit (if it is even available) has much in common with the older ones.