geeza

Gentlemen, I'd be interested in hearing any informed opinions about the respective merits of both Ford and Chevy's V8 engines.

I am planning a Cobra build and want to make the correct choice for the right reasons. The fact that Cobras originally had Ford blocks is less important than the build quality or the performance characteristics of, say a Goodwrench V8 vs a Ford unit.

Initial cost and reliability are obviously issues, as are any significant differences between output (torque/power). Finally, tuning is also a potential issue (as yet undecided whether I will mess around with it or just leave it alone): speccing a lower compression solution to make room for supercharging. I know that's fairly easy when ordering up a Goodwrench unit, dunno with Ford.

If you have particular experience, I'd love to get the benefit of that, so please post away.

Any top tips on good prices/sources also most welcome.

Aside from that I think we've all heard the one about "...I'd rather push a [insert brand].." so unless it's excruciatingly funny, lets keep it focussed.

Thanks fellas.