Hi guys Im going to inspect a FFR MKIV the car http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/PH...a-Factory-Five anyone familiar with this car? It has a Capital Area CObra Club sticker in the window. Any info anyone has would be nice.
thanks
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Hi guys Im going to inspect a FFR MKIV the car http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/PH...a-Factory-Five anyone familiar with this car? It has a Capital Area CObra Club sticker in the window. Any info anyone has would be nice.
thanks
Yep. 99% sure that is Bill3422's car. Compare pics in this thread to those in the listing. Trunk aluminum, gauge layout, pedals, roll bars, steering wheel, all match pics in this thread
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...light=bill3422
I helped w/ the initial build. He took two weeks vacation starting the day the car arrived. I was there M-F those two weeks and some weekend days afterwards. The car is very well done. Has the old T-bird based IRS w/ the Forte adjusters, Forte hydroboost, hydraulic clutch, a 347 stroker that ran great. I don't know engine details as Bill had that built and ready to go before the car arrived. The mileage could be accurate and if it's not, it is certainly under 2000. No question in my mind that I would buy that car if I were looking. If you have specific questions email me at craigstuard at comcast dot net w/ subject 'Bill's FFR' and I will email Bill.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
Be sure to check out Kyle's Mk 4 located in Kennebunk, Maine. Extremely well done completed last year.
Sweet car, for sure!
Started dreaming of a Cobra around 1987
Purchased Complete Kit 6/9/2017, Delivered 9/4/2017, Rolling Chassis 3/30/2018, Engine Dyno'ed 3/4/2022, Engine installed 8/27/2022, First start 6/13/2024, Go Kart 8/19/2024
Click here for my build thread
Serial #9158
Design Engineer at BluePrint Engines
Shifter looks a long way forward for a T-5? Nice car. Right side vents look to be on backwards?
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FFR6243RD, MkIII, 3.55, IRS, pin-drive width, carb'd 351W, T5, 1/2 dropped butt, Fortes hydraulic clutch, deep dish AC-III wheels by Team III. 9 year build; NY registered 7/18/2016 - "Sweet 16" winner at 2016 Taconic State Nationals 5 days later ... in 'rough as hell' gel coat for the foreseeable future! Build Blog - Leave me a comment!
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CraigS do you know where he got the 347 badging on the fenders?
Mk4 Roadster, Picked up complete kit 8/22/14. Most FFR options except Wilwood brakes and IRS. First start 11/11/14. Go-kart 3/8/15. 347 Stroker, TKO 500, 3-link/3.27 rear. PA street legal 7/29/15.
Not on their website anymore but they have made them.
https://www.billetbadges.com/index/
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
yup I saw the vent, and he used a kit to re-position the shifter
Billet badges does beautiful work.
---Boyd---
MkIV #9042 build thread
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427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019
Thanks.
Mk4 Roadster, Picked up complete kit 8/22/14. Most FFR options except Wilwood brakes and IRS. First start 11/11/14. Go-kart 3/8/15. 347 Stroker, TKO 500, 3-link/3.27 rear. PA street legal 7/29/15.
Checking what trans is. Will let you know when I hear.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
Others have run T5’s with little issue but I would suggest you reach out to Gordon Levy as he will be able to confirm.
Just to add some more, a lot I think depends on how the T5 was built. A standard T5 may be fine on a 350-400hp car but if one is to do some hard driving, it may not last. Going to a TKO, you are safer but again discussing with an expert (Gordon) is best.
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Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
Running a T5 in my 347 equipped car, but it's a T5-Z, which is the upgraded one from SVT / Ford Performance.
I don't think the improvements were huge, though, over the standard T5 used in Mustang GTs of the day.
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
For your described use the T5 will be just fine.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
thanks guys a big thanks to the "traveling builder" he met me there yesterday to go over the car, it has a few issues that he can fix. I will be making an offer on it
thanks again everyone
Hi guys I now own this FF Roadster, pick it up this coming Monday
Congrats! Nice car!
Mark
Gone but not forgotten. Mk1, Frame #1929 Complete restoration/upgrade.
FFR 5369 Pin Drive, IRS, Trigos, Torsen, Wilwoods, FMS BOSS 302 "B" cam , Mass-flo. CA SB100 (SPCN) Registered
Delivered 4/23/06. "Finished" 4/2012 (still not done!)
Thanks all looking forward to the adventure