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MK4 Ford Racing 535hp 427 Tremec TKO 600 3 Link 8.8 3.55:1 / Sterling Grey Metalic / Black / Red
Took the car today to get the VIN tag riveted, so it's almost legal. Tomorrow hopefully it goes well at the Title and Licence office.
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Got the title and plates with no issues whatsoever!!...........................now we get to drive for a few weeks before the bad weather!!! Then the body comes off for paint during the winter. Feels great!!!
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Scott,
Congratulations! It has got to feel good getting the car on the road!
Carl
Mk 4 Roadster
October 25, 2012 - Kit Arrives
April 8, 2013 - Build Starts
August 23, 2015 - Rolling Chassis/Engine & Transmission Installed
March 26, 2016 - Go Cart
Thank you , It does feel great!
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I guess without proof..............it did not happen! Here you go!
Fully Legal!!!!
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All fits, getting ready for hibernation! Body comes off in a few weeks then off to paint over the winter! Can't wait for spring!!!
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Laz, I've been watching your build and your car is coming together very nicely. Have you decided on a color yet? And wondering if you've have an cooling issues with the 427W?
Thank you Todd.....yes I am planning to go with sterling grey metalic (BMW color) with black stripes (non metalic) and red chasers. Also no I do not have any cooling issues, though I have not been in any real hot weather. In 70's it has never gone over 165 degrees. I am not running a t-stat, I run a restrictor.
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The color should look great. Please tell me more about running a restrictor.....are you planning on not running a termostat at all?
I will have to see how hot it gets in the summer when it is 80-90s out. But I probably will not run a T-Stat at all, I would change the size opening in the restrictor. A restrictor allows you to change the flow rate through the cooling system determined by the size of the opening. It changes the length of time the water is in the radiator/engine which in turn determines the cooling ability (longer in the radiator/engine more coolling -smaller restrictor opening, less time in the radiator/engine less cooling - bigger restrictor opening). Basically restricting coolant flow leaving the engine lets you control the amount of heat absorbed by the coolant.
As long as I can get/keep the engine to a proper running temp in the summer I will not run a t-stat. I don't mind running cool in the spring and fall, but don't want to run hot in the summer. I want to be able drive the car 2-3-4- hours down the freeway.
Hope this helps.
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Sorry for the long delay, but now have some body and paint photos for you:
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Hope to be ready for the nice weather, though with the winter we have been having not sure winter is ever going to end!!!
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Thanks so much for posting today. I just joined last week and am planning almost an identical build so I really enjoyed your build thread. Excellent work my friend. I'm sure you will enjoy, that is if spring ever shows up????
Coming along nicely.
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A sneak peak!!!
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.......more sneak peak!!!
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love the addition of the red stripe. Very cool
I like the addition of the red stripe, it sets off the black/silver just right.
Doug
Scott-
The paint looks awesome! I really like the red stripe.
Please add some more pictures when you can!
Regards,
Steve
I certainly will, thank you.
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Last edited by lazrcng; 06-05-2014 at 07:04 AM.
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Scott-
Thanks for the updated pics; she looks awesome!!
I love the colors. The body seems to reflect the wheel color contrast with the darker and brighter aspects. The red stripe is perfect!
Enjoy the power tour. I hope you enjoy her now that she's ready for the ball! Congratulations.
Regards,
Steve
Thanks Steve. It was a great build and experience, looking forward to cruising this summer.
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Wow, that thing looks good. Happened in a hurry too. Congrats!
Noel
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Scott-
Safe travels on the power tour, and have a blast with your ride.
She looks great, and what a great shakedown cruise!
Enjoy, and please send some pics of your trip.
Regards,
Steve
Ordered May '13............Received and began working on the car 1st week of June '13. Registered, Inspected, Vin'd, driving late August '13.....................sat for the winter. Began paint Feb '14 and completed 1st week of June '14
I really enjoyed reading and seeing all of the posts on this forum as well as ffcars. You have corrupted me several times with upgrades and additions to my build. Your technical help and insight has been most influential. Loved every minute of this build. My only wish was that some of the piece parts from FFR (Chinese made) we of better quality for what we paid, but I also understand they are in the business to make money.
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MK4 Ford Racing 535hp 427 Tremec TKO 600 3 Link 8.8 3.55:1 / Sterling Grey Metalic / Black / Red
Beautiful build. My kit arrives sometime in early Dec and I have already ordered a 550 ho 427w with a TKO 600 but am undecided on the clutch. What clutch did you put in your car and how does it drive at low speeds?