Suggestions for FE 428 specs

[DanEC]

I'm just finishing up the paint work on my ERA and getting ready to start assembly. Some actual things you will need or may need:

- I think they rivet in all the panels when you have them bond the body so you can skip most of the rivet work.
- Some form of underlayment for vibration and heat control on the aluminum interior panels. I'm using a combo of EZ Cool and BQuiet.
- Some form of undercoating or bedliner for the wheel wells. The coremat will protect the finish but you may want to coat it and the aluminum panels for blackout and noise control.
- Some material or plan for finishing out the trunk interior. I got carpet from ERA but it's not standard.
- I plan on coating the engine compartment panels with a clear protectant - SharkHide from Eastwood
- Tires/Wheels
- Engine/Clutch/Starter/Flywheel/Alternator/Engine mounts/Pulleys/Fan belt/Battery cables/Battery/Radiator hoses/Bellhousing/pilot bearing/throw out bearing/clutch fork/Air Cleaner/fastners (AARP probably) for all prior items.

Nothing that ERA doesn't have covered in their manual. If you haven't already, ask ERA for a copy of the complete manual now so you can be studying it.

Good luck

[kevins2]

Hi Dan,

I was just giving Patrick a bit of good-natured ribbing in the previous post with the parts list, but you bring up a good topic. I visited ERA and got a manual. I've read it through and will be starting through it for the second time very soon. Most of the things you've mentioned in your list I'm aware of but wasn't clear on how much drilling would be required for mounting the panels. I know they pre-punch the firewall but figured I'd be on my own for the rest. I've also got their optional trunk carpeting that you mentioned on my list. In fact, I think I have practically every option they offer in a speadsheet for consideration (thus the comment about budget creep in an earlier post). I also have notes about a couple types of undercoating I've read about in posts on this forum.

I'm currently learning that a crate engine doesn't mean it's complete and ready to install...so I'll review the list you provided - pretty sure I've got those things covered or am aware of them. I will be looking at the manual or asking ERA about pulley options, since I now know there are a number of options.

Another thing I've wondered about is treating the engine components with some type of clear coat or protectant, so thanks for that - I'll look into Sharkskin.

I appreciate all this great help.

Regards,

Kevin