289 and 427 street versions

[Murky781]

As the owner of both an ERA 427 and a slabside I can tell you that they are two completely different cars as well as both being a beast if you so desire. The 427 is sporting a 428 CJ engine @ about 550hp, single 4 barrel, side exhaust and aTKO 5 speed. I've set it up for street cruising and it is a pleasure to drive for hours on end. I can, on a moments notice, drive with my right foot and the seat of my pants and have it sideways in a corner, roaring, spewing flames and giving me the thrill of a lifetime. The right engine, period correct and what someone else says is right has been discussed on here over and over with the end result being build what YOU want.
The slabside is beautiful to look at, a much more nimble car to drive (imho) and with the under car exhaust, very quiet. A 302 bored out to 337 (409 hp) with the single 4 barrel, same TKO 5 speed makes it the perfect daily driver. 6 inch wide tires on wire wheels grip well around town, and as I see it, a small blessing is no one knows what it is. Put a boxster next to me at a stop light and I can light up the tires and smoke the yuppy SOB so bad the alligator on his shirt dies.
Both cars were built the way I wanted them and will be as mild or killer as I make them with the right foot. The choice is yours and there is no right or wrong in doing what you want. The 427 will always attract attention and gearheads know what it is. The slabside, in quiet mode, looks like a MG to most people and mostly I get, "beautiful car, what is it?" Have fun, make the leap, make a choice and do as YOU please.
Just MY thoughts, and welcome to the club.