P100DHG Build Thread - Gen 3 Coupe #138

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Table Of Contents:

1. Preface
2. Ordering & Build Specs:

2.1 Build Specs 1.0

2.2 Ordering and Prepping the Differencial

2.3 Build Spec 2.0 - Thought Process Evolution and Changing the Engine Setup

2.4 Ordering Tierod Ends

2.5 Ordering and Prepping the Wheel Spacers

2.6 Thought Capsule 1 - Design Update

2.7 Configuring Custom Roush 427SRE ("e" is for EFI)

2.8 Ordering the Engine

2.9 Final Factory Five Sales Order

2.10 Engine on the Dyno

3. The Build:

3.1 Coupe 138 Delivery Day

3.2 Disc Brake Setup

3.1a Wildwood Rotor Assembly

3.2a Safety Wire Wildwood Rotors

3.3 Front Suspension

3.4 Rear Suspension

3.4a Center Section and Rear Control Arms - Overcoming Obstacles

3.4b Spindles, Rear Brakes, Wheel Spacers, Hand Brake & Tire Choice

3.5 Sway Bars, Steering, Wheels & Tires

3.6 Pinion Flange Adapter, Pedals, Exhaust

3.7 Fuel System

3.7a Fuel System Part 1, Installing the Gas Tank, Removing the Body

3.7b Fuel System Part 2

3.7c Fuel System Part 3

3.8 Brake System

3.8a Brake System Part 1

3.8b Brake System Part 2

3.8c Brake System Part 3

3.9 Cosmetic Improvements, Sheet Metal Prep and Install

3.9a Seat Fitting Failure & Underhood Panels

3.9b Seat Fitting Failure 2.0 & Engine Delivery

3.9c Seat Success!

3.9d Inner Foot Box Panels 1

3.9e Inner Foot Box Panels 2

3.9f Upholstered Seats

3.9g Battery Tray, Lizard Skin & Installing Panels on Foot Boxes

3.9h Seat Install 1 of 2

3.9i Seat Install 2 of 2

3.10 Roush Engine Install

3.10a Roush 427SRE Engine + TKO 600 MidShift Installation

3.10b Verifying Crankshaft End Play after Transmission Install

3.10c TKO Tailshaft Donut

3.10d Fixing Big Issues, Modifying the Motor Mounts, Transmission Mounting

3.11 Engine Bay Plumbing

3.11a Plumbing Parts on Order

3.11b Radiator Filler Neck & Heater Valve

3.11c Polishing AC Fittings

3.11d Thought Capsule 2.0 & Hose Mock Up

3.11e Two Systems Completed,: Fuel System ✓, AC System ✓

3.11f Finished Cooling System