GashF16's Gen 3 Coupe #187 Build: Engine Installed

[GashF16]

I pulled the trigger today! I decided to get this project going while my kids are still in high school so we can enjoy the build together. Completion date is September 21...way faster than I expected!

Since this is my first post, here's a little about me. I'm a retired US Air Force F-16 fighter pilot, now flying for an airline. I live in Phoenix, Arizona. I previously built a Vans RV-8 airplane (the photo with the WWII paint job). I'm currently flying an Extra 330LX (the red and white plane) in aerobatic contests around the country. I've done some airshow flying too. I know how to build airplanes, but this is my first race car build. I have a lot to learn and will be soaking up a ton of know-how from all of you smart folks here.

Engine / Trans will be a 2018 Coyote Gen 3 / T-56.

Here's what I ordered today. I'm considering deleting the FFR headers and J pipes and going with Boig Quietpipes if they make them for the Coupe. Otherwise, the only other thing I deleted was the seats. I'll probably go with the Corbeau Sportline Evolution X seats when I get to that point.

I'm wondering what things would be smart to add to the order right now. I'm very open to suggestions, ideas and general sanity checks on this list. (Sorry for the all-caps, that's how it copy/pasted from the order)

COUPE GEN 3 COMPLETE KIT
POWDER COATING GEN 3 COUPE CHASSIS
COUPE GPS GAUGE SET W/KIT
MODULAR 4.6/COYOTE ENG/TRANS MOUNT KIT
BOIG HEADERS & QUIET PIPES
31 SPLINE 2015 IRS 9.75" DRIVESHAFT
BODY CUT-OUTS
COYOTE POWER STEERING W/COMPLETE KIT
FRONT LOWER ARMS - STANDARD WIDTH
COUPE 2015 IRS PARTS W/COMPLETE KIT
GEN 3 COUPE COYOTE A/C KIT
COUPE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY
GEN 3 COUPE BLACK CARPET KIT
MOMO STEERING WHEEL
BREEZE AUTOMOTIVE STEERING QUICK DISCONNECT
SET OF TWO ALUMINUM INTERIOR HANDLES
SIDE WINDOW COMPONENTS
BATTERY CUT-OFF SWITCH
RDSTR FRONT SWAYBAR COMPS (4/14/15 +)
2015 IRS SWAYBAR COMPONENTS
COUPE NOSE SCOOPS
COYOTE INSTALLATION KIT
18X9/11" 5 LUG HALIBRAND REPLICA WHEELS
15” IRS KONI DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE SHOCK SET
2018 IRS 3.55 CENTER SECTION & SPINDLES
12.88" FRONT WILWOOD BRAKES-BLACK W/KIT
12.88" 2015 IRS WILWOOD BRAKE KIT-BLACK

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