I'm sure this has been discussed plenty, and I've read quite a few posts on the topic but I'm looking for some fresh opinions. I'll be ordering my kit soon(maybe) and I need to be talked into(or out of) going withe a Coyote. My original plan and budget I had decided that IRS would be a better use of the price difference between using a 5.0 SBF vs a Coyote, but the more I look for engine and evaluate my budget I think I can still go with a Coyote. Used low mileage motors are a little cheaper and more plentiful than I had originally thought.
Basically I'm looking for a Pro/Cons list to help me decide.
I will be going with IRS either way as I've already got the donor parts I need out a low mile '15.
The wife wants power steering, so either motor choice I'll end up with that.
I may end up going with AC and have already looked into kits, just not sure if they'll fit with a Coyote. I know it's silly, but I found myself more likely to put the top down on hot days because I could blast the AC on my last 'vert so I'll also be more likely to drive the FF on hot days if I have AC. Call me spoiled.
Fuel injection is a must. As much as I'd love to pop the hood and see the big ol' oval Cobra air cleaner, it's 2016 and I just can't bring myself to put a carburetor on anything. I guess I could always go with any of the FI systems designed to replace a carb so my big air cleaner isn't totally off the table.
The car will likely end up seeing an occasional 1/4 mile and I might even get back into some SCCA stuff if I can find the time but that will never be the primary use of the car.
Thanks in advance for any helpful tips you take the time to type up for me.