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10-03-2012, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Snohomish,
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Cobra Make, Engine: F5 Mk4 302 carbed
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Ordered placed today for MK4 complete kit :)
Placed my order today for a F5 MK4 complete kit.
They gave me a completion date of 11/3.
Totally pumped!!
Special thanks to everyone at Doug's this past weekend for answering all my questions...over and over... |
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10-03-2012, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Excellent. The ones I've seen in real life have all been dynamite quality cars.
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10-03-2012, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: North Bend,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MKII #3133 3:27 Pin Width IRS, Carb'd Explorer 302 w/GT40P Heads, 3550 Mid Shift, Power Brake Mod, 15" Torque Thrust D's
Posts: 89
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Congrats! Look forward to following your build.
Maybe you can drive it over to my place next year!
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10-04-2012, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Puyallup Wa.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance Cobra #1628, Coast Performance Stroker 427W Ford 520HP/535FT.TQ, Blue with white stripes
Posts: 830
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That is very exciting! Congrats!
Jake
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10-04-2012, 05:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Jonesboro,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft 874 solid red Roush 427 small block 515 hp
Posts: 572
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Are you gonna use three link, four link or IRS?
There are so many choices; big block, small block, or new Coyote, four speed or five, two roll bars or one.
Take lots of photos and HAVE FUN!
Russell
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10-04-2012, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Snohomish,
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Cobra Make, Engine: F5 Mk4 302 carbed
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rpatton3
Are you gonna use three link, four link or IRS?
There are so many choices; big block, small block, or new Coyote, four speed or five, two roll bars or one.
Take lots of photos and HAVE FUN!
Russell
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3 link and a small block
I'm still smiling from yesterday's order ! |
10-04-2012, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Snohomish,
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Cobra Make, Engine: F5 Mk4 302 carbed
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stinson Pilot
Congrats! Look forward to following your build.
Maybe you can drive it over to my place next year!
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Don't know how far I will have gotten in the build but I will certainly have a new barrage of questions!
Thanks again Doug.. |
10-05-2012, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: York Co. Maine USA,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 S/C W/Holmon Moody Original Nascar build #508 Iron Block/heads (C5AE-H) Bal/Blu 427 Sideoiler; 780 Holley Dbl. Pump; 4 Speed Top Loader; AP Racing Bks; IRS; 15" Trigo pins
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For the money (20K), the best kit out there! What type of engine are you planning? Mabe the 385 series? For about 10K in off the shelf parts( used engine included) you can drop a 460 cid in your MKIV pushing 700+ HP & 700+ TQ  Of course you will have to beef up your other running gear just a wee bit!  But @ 2,300lbs or less; what a MONSTER!  you would have!! But if you are concerned about you & your guest keeping dry  pants! Just drop a sbf in, you'll still have a blast!  If you are interested in 385 series build spec's, let me know I'll drop you a list of parts to review. Just for fun !!
WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION THERE IS NO CURE! 
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10-11-2012, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Podunk,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic 427 S/C, Full Roller 429ci Super Cobra Jet, RHP Flowed BlueT & RHP Cam, CompCarbs, AirGap, V12 E-Type Jaguar F+R, 4SBBTL
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Oh Yeah!
Congratulations on expecting a new baby and welcome to the club, lots of F5 guys around Puget Sound.
I second the recommendation to seriously investigate a Ford 385 series block mill build, it's very reliable, maintainable, and almost indstructable (yeah Jake). Even has it's own website: 460 Ford Forum
We'll all have PLENTY of recommendations (even without asking)
Rotor, you and I are practically neighbors, and I'd be happy to give you a demo. There is NOTHING like the sound of a Ford Big Block!
BC Kevin
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10-11-2012, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Spanaway,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MK3.1 / 347 Stroker 425 HP
Posts: 408
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Congrats.
One thing about a Factory Five is you'll be intimate with every piece of your car from each rivet, nut and bolt to every spot on the body. Like Kevin said, there are plenty of F5 owners in the area. Post if you need help. If you haven't done so yet, check out www.ffcars.com.
Enjoy,
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10-12-2012, 06:27 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: American Fork,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 66 Cobra
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I have a friend that is doing bodywork on a Mark2 and another that just got a Mark4. The Mark4 is a real improvement all the way around. I understand there have been problems with the left side header not fitting, won't match the body cut outs. A lot of guys are upset about it. Do you know if that has been resolved. That was the only issue that has kept me from ordering one for my next project.
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10-12-2012, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
Posts: 603
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That Is so true, sooo true.
John O
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10-12-2012, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Spanaway,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MK3.1 / 347 Stroker 425 HP
Posts: 408
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Originally Posted by Wbulk
I understand there have been problems with the left side header not fitting, won't match the body cut outs. A lot of guys are upset about it. Do you know if that has been resolved. That was the only issue that has kept me from ordering one for my next project.
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Breeze has an adjustment wedge that may help. I have one on my MK3.1 and the pipe aligns with the body perfectly.
Breeze Automotive Factory Five Racing
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10-14-2012, 04:55 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Snohomish,
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Cobra Make, Engine: F5 Mk4 302 carbed
Posts: 20
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Thanks everyone.
My engine budget (yes ,I used the b word) is $5000. So I think a SBF is in my future.
Kevin, I would love to come by anytime, and actually, we used to be neighbors, I lived directly across the street! Ask me sometime about my x wife's nick name for you! And don't worry, it's not as bad as the one she had for me .
My completion date is 11/3 and Stewart transportation has been notified. Should take delivery by Thanksgiving
Looking forward to being in the group. I really enjoyed talking and listening to everyone down at Doug's.
Thanks again for the tips, and keep them coming.
Ps I will be looking into the Breeze wedge for the side pipe issue, should I end having the issue...
- Jeff
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10-20-2012, 12:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silversmith
For the money (20K), the best kit out there! What type of engine are you planning? Mabe the 385 series? For about 10K in off the shelf parts( used engine included) you can drop a 460 cid in your MKIV pushing 700+ HP & 700+ TQ Of course you will have to beef up your other running gear just a wee bit! But @ 2,300lbs or less; what a MONSTER! you would have!! But if you are concerned about you & your guest keeping dry pants! Just drop a sbf in, you'll still have a blast! If you are interested in 385 series build spec's, let me know I'll drop you a list of parts to review. Just for fun !!
WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION THERE IS NO CURE! |
I too recently ordered a MKIV. I have a line on a DOVE-A block and a set of SCJ iron heads. I like the stroker options out there, and am a bit overwhelmed by all the cam/piston/crank/intake/carb/injection choices out there. Like 500+ HP and TQ #s on pump gas, single carb, and maybe a hyd roller setup. I'd love to have suggestions as to a good combo to get where I'd like to be. Thanks!
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11-28-2012, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Snohomish,
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Cobra Make, Engine: F5 Mk4 302 carbed
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My kit is due to arrive this weekend via Stewart.. Let the fun begin!
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11-29-2012, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Maribyrnong,
Vic
Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Replica, 5.0 Supercharged Coyote
Posts: 385
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Good Luck with the Build
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11-29-2012, 11:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Pittsburgh,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
Posts: 95
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Exciting!!! Look forward to hearing more!!!
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