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05-29-2021, 10:28 PM
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05-30-2021, 07:24 AM
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Not a waxer
Hadn't caught up with your build thread for a while but just got up to date---looking great Jesse! I suggest you hold off on the cup holders until the trans is in place so that you can avoid interference. BTW, your tires are on the wrong sides:
Carry on!
Jeff
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05-30-2021, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by
Jeff Kleiner
Hadn't caught up with your build thread for a while but just got up to date---looking great Jesse! I suggest you hold off on the cup holders until the trans is in place so that you can avoid interference. BTW, your tires are on the wrong sides:
Carry on!
Jeff
Ha!
Thanks Jeff. Good advice all around. I actually only have one wheel on the car for show. I would like to tell you I already knew it was on the wrong side but I didn’t notice.
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05-30-2021, 09:05 AM
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Fman! Thanks as always! Every time I have a question Travis shows up with an answer. Really appreciate the support. Hope your enjoying your car.
I’ve always wanted to build one of these but more than that what I really want is to drive it. I keep a collection of videos of guys ripping through the twisties with their cobras for motivation. This is one of my favorites
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05-31-2021, 04:25 PM
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05-31-2021, 11:06 PM
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Looks great Jesse! Thanks for the tips. I think we’re going to go the thermo tec route as well so your approval makes it easier to pull the trigger.
MK4 Complete Kit, EFI 427W/TKO 600, 2015 IRS
Ordered: 11/6/20, Kit Completion: 2/13/21, Picked Up: 2/16/21, Build Started: 2/19/21, First Start: 6/13/21, Go Kart: 8/15/21, Sent for Paint: 12/23/21, Back From Paint: 6/16/22, Street Legal: 7/11/22
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06-01-2021, 12:07 PM
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Looks good, Jesse. Times two on the cutting and installing the Thermo-tec before riveting the panels in place. Definitely easier. The only drawback I've found to that approach is you still have to cut the 3/4" strips to place where the panels overlap, which can only be done after the panels are in place. Keep up the good work!
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
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06-01-2021, 12:59 PM
#168
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Jesse, I forgot to mention above just in case you hadn't thought about insulating the firewall. I applied the Thermo-tec there as well.
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
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06-01-2021, 03:24 PM
#169
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460.465USMC
Jesse, I forgot to mention above just in case you hadn't thought about insulating the firewall. I applied the Thermo-tec there as well.
Thank you
I did think of it but not until after I put the dash in. I realize I can take it back out but I really don’t want to I have a much thicker FW but if I end up taking it back off for any reason I’ll do it.
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06-02-2021, 06:38 AM
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Just got an email from Factory 5. Now they are saying early July for spindles. I’m trying to keep a stiff upper lip but I’m definitely getting frustrated.
Good news is seats are in and my engine guy called to confirm I wanted to keep the rear sump so it’s in final assembly. If I get the motor this week I should be pretty busy until July but will be getting stuck if it keeps slipping.
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06-02-2021, 05:24 PM
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06-02-2021, 07:25 PM
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I feel exactly the same way about the spindles!
Man, the engine looks great and the red powder coating is going to be sweet. Getting the engine in really makes it feel like a car. I can't wait to see pics of it in your car!!!
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06-03-2021, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by
Blitzboy54
Just got an email from Factory 5. Now they are saying early July for spindles. I’m trying to keep a stiff upper lip but I’m definitely getting frustrated.
Well that really sucks. Hopefully it doesn't slip any more. Even though July is probably about right for go karting for us, I really want to get this thing on it's own wheels so we can roll it around.
Engine looks awesome though! Can't wait to see it in the car. Your color scheme is going to look pretty mean.
MK4 Complete Kit, EFI 427W/TKO 600, 2015 IRS
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06-04-2021, 12:47 PM
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I am going with blacked out trim. Like my aluminum panels gloss black is my color of choice. I dropped my roll bars and windshield frame off at a local powder coater. My plan has long been to coat my headlight bezels and mirrors in gloss black as well. One of the things I have wondered/worried about is how to powder coat mirrors that I cannot remove the glass. So it became time to experiment. I like the mirrors Skidd used on his build. I think they look sharp so I ordered one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The glass is removable on the dash rear view but not the side mirrors I chose. Long story short I purchased high temp powder coating tape and covered the glass.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I disassembled both mirrors as far as I could and powder coated every component and screw head. I have read on many forums that the glass would discolor or possibly fall out if the glue got hot. Neither was the case. It coated really nicely and as you can see the glass is just fine. Overall I am very pleased with the results
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06-07-2021, 04:30 PM
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06-08-2021, 04:37 PM
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I got a pic getting hooked up to the dyno. The bad news is they only got one incomplete power pull before they had a technical problem with the load. They seem confident it will be fixed in the morning (waiting for a part or something). Good news was it peaked at 372 hp and 368 ft/lb. I’m pretty happy with that. This car is going to scream
I’m feeling really good that my 0-60 numbers and more importantly it’s 60-0 numbers are going to be excellent. Can’t wait to see the final report. I would also assume EFI and electronic timing will smooth out the performance as well.
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06-08-2021, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by
Blitzboy54
I got a pic getting hooked up to the dyno. The bad news is they only got one incomplete power pull before they had a technical problem with the load. They seem confident it will be fixed in the morning (waiting for a part or something). Good news was it peaked at 372 hp and 368 ft/lb. I’m pretty happy with that. This car is going to scream
I’m feeling really good that my 0-60 numbers and more importantly it’s 60-0 numbers are going to be excellent. Can’t wait to see the final report. I would also assume EFI and electronic timing will smooth out the performance as well.
Looks great Jessie! Will you get a video to post? Want to see it if so!
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06-09-2021, 06:29 AM
#178
I would watch for belt slip on the water pump pulley. If no issues, good, but a shorter belt would lower the alt some and allow more belt wrap on the pulley, IMO.
20th Anniversary Mk IV, A50XS Coyote, TKO 600, Trunk Drop Box, Trunk Battery Box, Cubby Hole, Seat Heaters, Radiator hanger and shroud.
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06-09-2021, 06:39 AM
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Railroad
I would watch for belt slip on the water pump pulley. If no issues, good, but a shorter belt would lower the alt some and allow more belt wrap on the pulley, IMO.
Good eye
That was when they were mocking it up. The belt you see there didn’t work and they had to mount the PS pump and dress it completely. We looped the pump back into itself for the test. Also then had to put my alternator on it as my pulleys and belt are 8 rib
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06-09-2021, 06:53 AM
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Great work on the engine! I have the same valve covers.
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06-09-2021, 08:32 AM
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BeePea
Looks great Jessie! Will you get a video to post? Want to see it if so!
That’s a good idea. Let me see what I can do
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06-10-2021, 10:16 PM
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06-13-2021, 03:20 PM
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06-14-2021, 01:41 PM
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Blitzboy54
First my engine. There was a problem with my motor. We have twice tried to dyno it and twice not been successful. My builder is convinced I have a bad water pump. I am deferring to his judgment. I am glad we found it on the load instead of my car but the short story is parts are on the way and he will reach out when it's ready. I am not going to update anything engine related until it's actually in my hands.
Ha! so my builder called today. Motor is fixed and dyno'd. Can be picked up as early as tomorrow. Will have it home this week.
Yay!
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06-14-2021, 05:47 PM
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Blitzboy54
Ha! so my builder called today. Motor is fixed and dyno'd. Can be picked up as early as tomorrow. Will have it home this week.
Yay!
Congrats! Can't wait to see it installed
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06-15-2021, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by
Blitzboy54
Ha! so my builder called today. Motor is fixed and dyno'd. Can be picked up as early as tomorrow. Will have it home this week.
Yay!
Congrats! Cant wait to see it. Trunk carpet looks great and I love the lights. Its coming together really nicely.
MK4 Complete Kit, EFI 427W/TKO 600, 2015 IRS
Ordered: 11/6/20, Kit Completion: 2/13/21, Picked Up: 2/16/21, Build Started: 2/19/21, First Start: 6/13/21, Go Kart: 8/15/21, Sent for Paint: 12/23/21, Back From Paint: 6/16/22, Street Legal: 7/11/22
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06-16-2021, 02:25 PM
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Right on, Jesse! It's going to be a great feeling getting your motor in your garage.
Chris
Coupe complete kit delivered: 4/22/24.
Build Thread. Coyote. T-56. IRS w/3.55. Wilwoods. PS. HVAC. Side windows.
MK4 Complete kit.
Build Thread Index. Delivered: 10/15/2020. Legal: 7/25/23. Coyote Gen3. TKO600 (0.64 OD). IRS w/3.55. PS. Wilwoods. Sway bars. This build is dedicated to my son, Benjamin.
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06-17-2021, 09:42 AM
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06-17-2021, 09:47 AM
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Blitzboy54
Fman! Thanks as always! Every time I have a question Travis shows up with an answer. Really appreciate the support. Hope your enjoying your car.
I’ve always wanted to build one of these but more than that what I really want is to drive it. I keep a collection of videos of guys ripping through the twisties with their cobras for motivation. This is one of my favorites
I love that video. But I live right near where this was filmed and trust me you can't do that anymore. The roads are pretty destroyed. FYI that is around the willow run airport in ypsilanti MI. great historical site if you ever visit michigan.
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06-19-2021, 09:31 PM
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Great job Blitz!!!I have enjoyed catching up on your build. Loving the powder coating you are doing. I am starting my carbon fiber skinning adventures and was thinking about covering everything that is getting black'ed out with these rides with high gloss carbon fiber.
FFR MK4 Roadster (9945) complete kit, delivered 12/4/2020, First start and go kart 5/7/2021. Legal 8/14/2021, Paint finished 7/18/2022 (Viking Blue). 347BPE CI, TKO600, Moser 8.8 3link 3.55, Halibrand 17x9 17x10.5, power steering. Carbon Fiber Dash. Carbon Fiber trans tunnel, adjustable Kirkey Lowback Vintage seats, Vintage gauges, RT drop trunk mod, FFmetal drop battery mod and trans tunnel, Forte front sway bar. Forte mechanical throttle linkage, RT gas pedal.
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06-20-2021, 06:38 PM
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nucjd19
Great job Blitz!!!I have enjoyed catching up on your build. Loving the powder coating you are doing. I am starting my carbon fiber skinning adventures and was thinking about covering everything that is getting black'ed out with these rides with high gloss carbon fiber.
That will look sweet. Post some pics when your done.
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06-20-2021, 07:12 PM
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It looks like you are running the Holley Sniper and a heater. The two ports on the intake manifold should be used for the dash gauge temp sensor and the Holley Sniper temp sensor. This means that you will need a third port for your heater line. I drilled and tapped the water neck for this very purpose. If you are having your water neck powdercoated, now would be a good time to do this. When the thermostat opens up at 180 degrees, you will get heat at this location.
You may have something already planned out for the third coolant port for the heater. If you don't, this is something to keep in mind. In my build, I have a lot of instructions about this and the tap size that you will need. This caused me a lot of time figuring it out after everything was all together.
MK IV Build #9659, 3 link, 17's, Forte 347, Sniper EFI, power steering, built for a freak sized person with 17" Kirkey Vintage seats, RT drop trunk, RT turn signal, lots of stuff from Breeze Automotive, Wilwood brakes, paint by Jeff Miller
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06-20-2021, 07:50 PM
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06-20-2021, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by
TMartinLVNV
It looks like you are running the Holley Sniper and a heater. The two ports on the intake manifold should be used for the dash gauge temp sensor and the Holley Sniper temp sensor. This means that you will need a third port for your heater line. I drilled and tapped the water neck for this very purpose. If you are having your water neck powdercoated, now would be a good time to do this. When the thermostat opens up at 180 degrees, you will get heat at this location.
You may have something already planned out for the third coolant port for the heater. If you don't, this is something to keep in mind. In my build, I have a lot of instructions about this and the tap size that you will need. This caused me a lot of time figuring it out after everything was all together.
Thanks man, my intake manifold actually has a 1/4 port that I plan to use for that. I put the fan switch in the thermostat housing. I realize this is redundant but I am not sure if I am going to use the sniper for the fan. If I do I will take the switch out and put a plug it's place.
I love your build thread. I've been referencing it for a long time.
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06-20-2021, 08:53 PM
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Sure thing. I think you are going to like the Hyperspark setup. It will allow you to use your Sniper tablet to set the rev limiter. I had to add a rev limiter to mine (gotta watch those rpms doing donuts ) since I didn't have the Hyperspark.
MK IV Build #9659, 3 link, 17's, Forte 347, Sniper EFI, power steering, built for a freak sized person with 17" Kirkey Vintage seats, RT drop trunk, RT turn signal, lots of stuff from Breeze Automotive, Wilwood brakes, paint by Jeff Miller
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06-21-2021, 12:24 AM
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Jesse, are you running a CDI box? Not sure about Sniper but I was told by Gordon Levy the PF4 EFI will run even better with a CDI box. Maybe this is the same thing as the Hyperspark setup you are using? Not really familiar with that.
One thing on seat sliders and brackets, make sure they will not cause your seat to be too high and have you looking right into the center of the upper windshield frame.
Here is the CDI box Gordon recommended:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...BoC76oQAvD_BwE
Engine looks great, cant wait to hear it come to life!
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06-21-2021, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by
Fman
Jesse, are you running a CDI box? Not sure about Sniper but I was told by Gordon Levy the PF4 EFI will run even better with a CDI box. Maybe this is the same thing as the Hyperspark setup you are using? Not really familiar with that.
One thing on seat sliders and brackets, make sure they will not cause your seat to be too high and have you looking right into the center of the upper windshield frame.
Here is the CDI box Gordon recommended:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...BoC76oQAvD_BwE
Engine looks great, cant wait to hear it come to life!
Yes sir, I sure am
I am using the following
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel.../parts/556-151
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel.../parts/556-152
Good looking out on the windshield. I am actually sitting pretty low right now. 1.5" seems to be the minimum. I'm not going to do anything permanent until I'm sure. But, since you mentioned it what is the height of the upper frame off the body?
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06-23-2021, 03:51 PM
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Well, hells bells boys
It’s on now!!!!
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I was planning on dropping in the motor this weekend but I think I’ll get her shoes on first.
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06-23-2021, 05:06 PM
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Blitzboy54
I literally clicked your build thread to see if anyone has gotten notification yet. Congrats! I hope I get mine soon as well!
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06-23-2021, 05:07 PM
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BeePea
I literally clicked your build thread to see if anyone has gotten notification yet. Congrats! I hope I get mine soon as well!
Yeah man!!!!!!
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