i cant imagine the tranny making it slow unless it was grossly slipping.

i have driven a euro 500se. it was pretty quick. iconsider my 84 500sec quick but this euro was quicker and it has a 224 rear end and mine has the 247.

the only real disadvantage i can think of is it will take premium gas to keep it happy.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.