Found a donor for the FFR
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Found a donor for the FFR
It's started. I found a donor for the FFR this weekend. Just a touch ahead of schedule as I'm just epoxy painting the garage floor this week.
Gonna get it dyno'd and start tearing it down.
Gonna get it dyno'd and start tearing it down.
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Originally posted by Mars_302
hahahaha, I got the # for you finally if you still need it
hahahaha, I got the # for you finally if you still need it
It's about goddamned time.
I'll definitely still take it. I need the front spindles/brakes out of an SN95. Does he have any Tbird parts?
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Originally posted by fastforward
DUDE! You are building a Factory Five Roadster!!! I'm so damn jealous.
Good luck with it. I'll be looking forward to hearing how its coming along.
DUDE! You are building a Factory Five Roadster!!! I'm so damn jealous.
Good luck with it. I'll be looking forward to hearing how its coming along.
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Originally posted by Leonard
It's about goddamned time.
I'll definitely still take it. I need the front spindles/brakes out of an SN95. Does he have any Tbird parts?
It's about goddamned time.
I'll definitely still take it. I need the front spindles/brakes out of an SN95. Does he have any Tbird parts?
BTW, any more details on the donor car?
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Alan,
SN95 non-pbr would be perfect. AP rules require that I run 16" wheels. Wilwoods are ideal, but $$$$, so it's getting budget brakes initially and I'll upgrade later. They won't have any problem stopping 2200lbs.
Do you have rotors, brackets and spindles too?
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Chris,
They did. I was really considering doing a 4v because I LOVE how they rev, but I've decided against it for now. They are well over 100lbs heavier and have a higher center of gravity. The wiring harness is a nightmare. And they are really expensive. If I were only building this car for cruising, I'd do it, but....
Donor Specs:
1989 LX 5.0 Coupe
118k miles
Auto
Black w/ Gray interior and a green hood (interior in great shape except for the seats)
Rebuilt title due to front end wreck
Stock except for K&N filter and catback exhaust
Wiring harnesses in original condition
FFR Build Plan
Factory Five Spec Racer (with IRS)
Ford 5.0 HO Motor
Tremec TKO (500 or 600 -- still undecided)
Koni D/A coilovers with custom valving for FFR's
275's up front 315's out back.
Front: SN 95 brakes/spindles
Rear: Tbird brakes/spindles
Sidepipes: Bring earplugs
Titled as a 65 if at all possible
SN95 non-pbr would be perfect. AP rules require that I run 16" wheels. Wilwoods are ideal, but $$$$, so it's getting budget brakes initially and I'll upgrade later. They won't have any problem stopping 2200lbs.
Do you have rotors, brackets and spindles too?
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Chris,
They did. I was really considering doing a 4v because I LOVE how they rev, but I've decided against it for now. They are well over 100lbs heavier and have a higher center of gravity. The wiring harness is a nightmare. And they are really expensive. If I were only building this car for cruising, I'd do it, but....
Donor Specs:
1989 LX 5.0 Coupe
118k miles
Auto
Black w/ Gray interior and a green hood (interior in great shape except for the seats)
Rebuilt title due to front end wreck
Stock except for K&N filter and catback exhaust
Wiring harnesses in original condition
FFR Build Plan
Factory Five Spec Racer (with IRS)
Ford 5.0 HO Motor
Tremec TKO (500 or 600 -- still undecided)
Koni D/A coilovers with custom valving for FFR's
275's up front 315's out back.
Front: SN 95 brakes/spindles
Rear: Tbird brakes/spindles
Sidepipes: Bring earplugs
Titled as a 65 if at all possible
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Originally posted by Leonard
[B]Alan,
SN95 non-pbr would be perfect. AP rules require that I run 16" wheels. Wilwoods are ideal, but $$$$, so it's getting budget brakes initially and I'll upgrade later. They won't have any problem stopping 2200lbs.
Do you have rotors, brackets and spindles too?
[B]Alan,
SN95 non-pbr would be perfect. AP rules require that I run 16" wheels. Wilwoods are ideal, but $$$$, so it's getting budget brakes initially and I'll upgrade later. They won't have any problem stopping 2200lbs.
Do you have rotors, brackets and spindles too?
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