Factory Five owners sign in here.

[CobraDan]

Brent,
What are you doing the FFR's already have there own place on Cobraforum, and now you want them to take over Clubcobra? They always make fun of me when I tell them I'm running a Chevy engine in my Cobra Replica.

Dan

[MKS427]

Originally Posted by CobraDan

Brent,
What are you doing the FFR's already have there own place on Cobraforum, and now you want them to take over Clubcobra? They always make fun of me when I tell them I'm running a Chevy engine in my Cobra Replica.

Dan

If I had found someone that knew how to set up an LS7, I would have gone with that. Opted for a KeithCraft 427 Dart, instead.

[donsnake]

I recieved my kit in mid october. Here are some of the specs.
FFR2325K
I am not using a donor(I know that was stupid!)Motor is a 351w bored and stroked to 427. Speedmotive did a very nice job should run at 550hp. The complete system is ceramic coated. I just sent the body to the paint shop-going with black with metallic gold stripes. T-5 5speed 323 rear gears-pro shocks on all four corners. Factory Five complete tubular suspension-Griffen radiator-AutoMeter Phantom gauges(200mph speedo). Cobra 17"x9" chrome spoke wheels with 295 rear and 275 fronts. Hope it all turns out looks good so far!!!

[MDR]

My car is black with silver stripes 88' roller 302 B-303 cam, ported/polished/gasket matched stock heads Weiand dual plane intake Holley 600 dbl.pumper, T-5, T-Bird disc 8.8 w/373's 9"x17" Cobra R w/255's. Future transplant dreams are for a 351W with AFR heads and a Tremec trans.

Mike

[MCathcart]

FFR 2335

Delivered on Oct, 28 2000. Completed Feb. 17, 2001

Viper Blue w/White Stripes, 15" Team III Wheels. 235/60-15 and 275/50-15's BFG's
302, Trick Flow Heads, E-303, 1.6 Omega RR, #24 injectors, 65mm TB, 73mm C&L, Explorer Intake and 190 fuel pump
8.8 with 4(8) friction disc Trac-Loc, 3.27 and 5 lugs.

T-5 with Pro 5.0. Disc front, drum rears. Flaming River Rack.

I build this car completely (including seam and paint work). The only work hired out was mounting the tires and front end alignment.
http://members3.clubphoto.com/mike262988/
Mike

[TAZ]

FFR #26?? to be delivered April 28th.

Current Plans:
Paint: Black w/ Old Gold Strips
Engine: Stock EFI 302 out of a '88 Mustang
Trans: Stock T-5
Wheels: Front 17x9 Rear 17x10.5 Cobra R's Chrome Finish, w/ Bridgestone RE730 Protenza's
Rear End: XR-7 Cougar 8.8" T-Lock 3.27 IRS

This is only a starting point. Engine and Tranny will be upgraded over time.

TAZ

[Dan]

I also have a FFR car as well. I do love it, and liked the frame, chassis and body design work out, no other car like it for any price.
At this time it has a 5.0 with 5 speed BW. Looking into supercharger, roller heads, and some work on the injection system (want around 500 hp).
The car is to be repainted in a silver (Titanium color), with dark blue stripes.
The car is a fine cornering car and has seen service in some SSA events, more planed.

Complaints: I don't like the fit of the doors. Will try and correct this with some sanding and glass work when the new paint man gets his hands on it. I also plan on replacing some other parts as well, such as the boot, and bonnet. (I think the newer ones are better). However, after a call to FF I was told I'm stuck with the doors as the new kit will not fit.
The new kit I think would be better as the frame will fit a big block (but you don't need it for speed and power these days). Also the doors and other parts fit better I'm told.
I don't care for the service from FF after market. I placed an order for windwings only to find it took 3 weeks! When I called the only thing they could say was that "well, perhaps there were other orders ahead of yours". Come on guys! I placed orders from other suppliers after that date and got them sooner! However having said that they are helpful when you call and ask stupid questions. So, like life FFR is not perfect. I would recommend them to anyone as I do not think even a Superperformace car is of the same caliber after having looked at both and could afford either. (I did not build mine, I bought it all running and ready).

Dan

[This message has been edited by Dan (edited 04-16-2001).]

[This message has been edited by Dan (edited 04-16-2001).]

[Jack ffr1846]

FFR1846 purchased Sept 99

96 Explorer engine w/88 Mustang wiring @ intake for now.
Hidden hinges in trunk from Mustang hood hinges.
Center of wheel horn fabricated.
Old door hinges updated to new hinge type.
Donor gauges backlighted.
Donor turbine type wheels (will fabricate spinners)
painted myself w/ppg '65 Rangoon Red 2 stage.
Total cost w/paint $15.5k.

Next winter work includes E303 cam, mass air, explorer intake, hide more wiring.

jack

[Les Brown]

I've had my FFR on the road since April of 2000. I am quickly approaching 8500 miles. Needless to say I built my Cobra to enjoy. I have a stock 5.0 fuel injection, T5 transmission, 273 gear, traction lock rear end. Color is.. Viking Blue Iridescent. It has been a great source of enjoyment.

Les

[TButtrick]

FFR2606 delivered 3/30/01 and completed 3/30/02.

So far....

Flaming River 18:1 steering rack and knuckles
Offset steering bushings
5 lug rotors
FFR upper and lower front control arms
Front and rear manual disc brakes
Front and rear Pro Shock coil overs
FFR 3 Link suspension
5” Narrowed 8.8 rear w/3:73 rear gears
Aluminum rear end support girdle
84 jeep 15/16 master cylinder
Wilwood brake proportioning valve
FMS King Cobra clutch
Ceramic coated Kooks headers and sidepipes
3 Row Modine radiator
15" PS Engineering GT40 wheels
235 60/15 front 295 50/15 rear BFG TA Radials
Tremac 3550 Transmission
Drive shaft safety hoop
McLeod scatter proof bellhousing
Battery cut-off
5” 7 piece Classic Gauge set
Custom vinyl dash with locking glove box
Fully insulated cockpit
Upgraded carpeting
Fresh air vents
3M Body Schutz undercoated vinylester body
Ron Randall 3 stage paint

Engine - FMS 392 Stroker @ 430HP




Out of control and lovin it,

Todd

[John Baker]

I got mine in September of 99. It's pretty basic but I'm having a great time building it.
Stock 302 EFI with Flowtech headers and Cobra dress up kit.
T5 Trans
3.55 Diff.
Heater
Wipers
Stereo

It will be black with graphite stripes (maybe solid black) if I ever get it back from the paint shop. You can find out more than you ever wanted to know about it here. http://cobra.spintime.org/

[Bob Cleland]

FFR 1558 (non-dropped foot box)
Updated doors and hinges
Bored 30 over 302 EFI Speed Density System
373 rear-end
T5 w/2.92 1st gear and .68 5th gear
Adjustable rear upper control arms
Adjustable rear spring saddles
5 lug conversion
Torque Thrust D II wheels
295 N50 15 - Rear
245 R60 16 - Front
Silver w/maroon strips
Smith guages
Lucas wipers
CD/MP3 Player

Drive it every chance I get.

bc

[RACERAL]

FFR 2877
is in the house as of 7/20/01

[MRITTER]

I bought mine turnkey, took delivery on the 4th of July, 2001. Rebuilt '93 302, Hedman Headers, 70mm throttle body, 73mm MAF, Cobra intake, Ford F-cam, 1.72 roller rockers, Ported & polished stock heads, T-5 trans, Ford 8.8 with 3.55 gears, 4 wheel discs, 17" Cobra wheels. Ford Royal blue with white stripes.

About 1500 miles so far. Loving every ride in it, even in the summer heat.

Mike

[Rich1172]

I drive 1172,bought in early '97,built at home,over 13,000 miles,car is very reliable and enjoyable to drive. I'll take on a 500 mile weekend get away with out a care or an open track event and have tons of afforable fun. Rich

[snakebit31]

FFR 2496 is still in the build stage. The frame, suspension, engine, tranny, and most of the panels are in place. Probably be late spring 2002 to early summer if all goes well. Details are as follows, 428, TKO, IRS, Smith's gauges/rev.speedo, oil cooler, 15" Hallibrands. I can't wait!!!

[KULINA]

FFR 2706 is still in the build phase.... 351w, Tremec 3550, IRS, TRigo knockoff 15" and Smith guages. Am enjoying every minute of the build... and enjoy this forum as well as the "other".

[Glenn FFR2510]

FFR 2510

Ordered Sept 2000
Received March 2001
Completed July 2001



Built by Roger Stine
Dual Roll Bars
Team III 15" Wheels with BFG Tires
Stock 302 EFI with 3.08 Rear from a 90 Donor (75K)
FFR headers Ceramic coated
Color - Mustang Zinc Yellow
Autometer Ultralites on a painted Dash

[Larry C]

FFR Order No. 2517, ship date 01/02/02. 1989 Mustang 5.0 convertible 5spd runner... will "build" engine, slightly... probably a cam & balance job, to start. Other mods possible, later.

[Dave Samson]

Het Cobradan,
Not only does my old buddy Nelson Pinney reside in Cape Coral but I too run a Chevy in my Cobra, why not something different.
Haven't I mentioned that before?