Gbranham's MkIV Build Thread...427 BOSS Piston to Valve Clearance Check

[gbranham]

Okay...first post on my new build! I took delivery last Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. I'll keep my build progress updated here. Looking forward to the journey and help from the wise folks on this forum.

Details:
MkIV Complete Kit
Coyote Crate Engine from Factory Five
Wilwood Brakes
Front and Rear Sway Bars
IRS
Lots of other enhancements along the way to be determined (think lots of Breeze and Forte's parts, among others)

In the past week, I've taken inventory, removed the body, and removed the aluminum panels. First step is to drill all the aluminum that will be exposed, so I can send it off to powdercoat. Only a short POL list, and bits are already trickling in. The first POL to arrive was the sidepipes. I was disappointed to see they're not packaged very well (no padding), and the UPS driver sat the box down heavy on it's end and bent the outlet of one of the pipes. Easy enough to straighten, and they're uncoated, so no big deal. I'm likely going with the Gas'N pipes, anyway.

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I've ordered a new press to press in the rear hub wheel studs, and other various bits have been ordered to get started...drill bits, silicon, clecos, etc. Looking forward to next steps!

Greg