Yep, that's why I don't really like the idea of anything but an FE, to be in my Cobra.
And, I don't want the small block Ford either, as my body style is the 427 S/C.

But, I'm not counting it out yet......

Have you seen Jon Kaase's SOHC motor ? WOW !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD_rHQA8_Rk

Your photo icon, do you have a FE, if so in what ?