E-Ticket Ride's Build Plan - Rev ??? (Long)

[E-Ticket Ride]

I know that this is my build, and all the final decisions are mine but I would really appreciate everyone’s review and feedback of my Plan.
I started working this problem of a roadster build since October of 2005, and knocking off various home tasks to get “approval”.
I'm trying to finalizing it and want to place a kit on order in the next month.
I have already had a TON of help on ways to spend my money on all the cool things I’ve seen on the forums.
Thanks! (And yes, I did essentially copy MPTechs' format!)

E-Ticket Ride’s Build Plan
Primarily built for street-use and cruising, with the occasional Autocross / Track day. Good opportunities to work with and teach my 16 year old son a bit of mechanical know how. A modern / sport-version of the AC Cobra, incorporating current technology and engineering for improved performance, safety, convenience, comfort, and reliability.
• Kit - Factory Five Racing – MK4 Roadster.
• Engine – Coyote 5.0 Crate motor ~ 412 HP @ 6500, 390 lb-ft @ 4250
• Transmission - 5 Speed Manual, TKO600 w/mid-shift mod.
• Suspension / Differential - independent front and rear suspension, with Torsen & 3.55
• Wheels / Tires – 17” FR500s in Black Chrome / Kumho Ecsta, Sumitomo HTS, or BFG KDW,
• Steering / Brakes - Power steering, 4 wheel manual disc brakes.
• Electronics / Wiring – Ford Racing 5.0L "Coyote" Engine Controls Pack M-6017-A504V / complete kit wire harness.
• Interior – Console Stereo, cup holders, Jesus handle, High Back seats.
• Body - Red with Blue stripes & White Stars. Or Yellow. Or Copper
The Goal: a modern “Kick Ass” version of a classic.

Kit:
Factory Five Racing - MK4 Roadster Complete kit with selected new parts.

Ordering Options:
• Modern Gauges
• Headers (2V-4.6L 4 port) – W/ASTGlenn’s adapter plate (Some assembly required:))
• 4.6L mounts
• 31 Spline 10.374” Drive shaft for TKO600
• Body cut-outs
• Original seats (Plan on aftermarket)
• Independent Rear Suspension Kit (standard width w/ Koni shocks)
• Roll-bar (driver-side Chrome)
• Roll-bar (passenger-side Chrome) Since Full Width Bar no longer offered
• Tach Adapter (Required? – not sure)
• Rear brake kit W/11.65” rotors, calipers, SS lines, E-brake cable & HW
Don’t plan to use:
• Seats (selecting after-market seats)
• unpainted side-pipes (Breeze Quite Pipes)
• air-filter (not needed)
• and I’m sure many other misc parts
Donor Parts:
• None

Engine
Objective: Modern technology high performance FoMoCo 5.0 4V TiVCT V-8. M-6007-M50
• Uses the NEW wiring, PCM and installation kit M-6017-A504V designed for street rod/project car installation.
• Does not include alternator, for alternator kit see M-8600-M50ALT
• 2011 5.0L Mustang engine cover kit available, see M-9680-M50
• Remote Mount Filter Adapter M-6881-M50 available for applications requiring oil filter relocation
• Engine mount bosses and bellhousing mount pattern common to 4.6L modular engines.
The new engine is an all-aluminum, 5.0-liter, double-overhead-cam, four-valve-per-cylinder powerhouse. It redlines at 7,000 rpm, boasts an 11.0:1 compression ratio, a low-friction compact roller-finger follower valve train, varies timing on all four camshafts, weighs a svelte 430 pounds as-shipped (approaching 1 pound per horsepower and not gaining a pound over the 4.6 Three-Valve), and sails through every brutal Ford durability and emission test. Benefitting from the latest in computational fluid dynamics, computer modeling, computer-aided engineering and rapid prototyping, the Coyote answers Mustang enthusiast's dreams with 1.4 horsepower per cubic inch right off the showroom floor!
Rated at 412 hp at 6,500 rpm and 390 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm in the 2011 Mustang

Upgrades:
• Champ pan from Richard Oben @ North Racecars - http://www.northracecars.com/
Cooling System
• Canton/Forte’s DeGass tank

Transmission
Objective: 5 Speed manual transmission, good low end gears, 5th gear for hi-way driving, reliable, street use, and fun-to-drive.

TKO600 transmission w/mid-shift conversion
Stock gearing:
• 1st: 2.87:1
• 2nd: 1.89:1
• 3rd: 1.28:1
• 4th: 1.00:1
• 5th: 0.82:1
• Rev: 3.15:1
• 26 spline input shaft with a 31output shaft
Upgrades:
• Short-throw shifter

Suspension / Differential
Objective: good ride and handling, street use, adjustable, common parts, maintainable.

FFR front Upper & Lower Control Arms w/ Koni coil-over shocks.
New
• New FFR Spindles
• New Rotors & pads
• New calipers
• Breeze Lower Control Arm Bushing Set (TBD)

FFR Independent Rear Suspension w/ Koni coil-over shocks.
New (from Forte’s):
• Pumpkin
• Torsen diff
• IRS rear spindles/knuckles
• New OEM Ford bearings
• New Hubs
• IRS disc brake calipers (CK option)
Upgrades:
• 3.55 diff gears
• Aluminum Differential Bushing Kit http://www.vintageperformancemotorcars.com/
• ~ Sway bar (VPM?)


Wheels / Tires
Wheels: Modern high performance, common size, and fits without any customization or clearance issues.
17-inch FR500 Replica Wheels, in Chrome or Black Chrome. (American Muscle)
17 x 9 front 17 x 10.5 rear

Tires: street (DOT) tires that provide good handling and grip characteristics. As wide as possible, without fitment issues. Common size at a reasonable cost.
Kumho Ecsta XS
245/45R17 fronts (rim 7.5” – 9.0”, section width 9.6”, tread width 8.2”, diameter 25.7”)
315/35R17 rears (rim 10.5” – 12.5”, section width 12.6”, tread width 11.5”, diameter 25.7”)

Steering / Brakes
Objective: good steering and braking characteristics, simple to setup and maintain. Great for general street use plus occasional Autocross days.
• AGR Performance 15:1 quick ratio firm-valve Mustang rack, P/N 732581.
• Fast Freddie’s Electric Power Steering pump
• 4-wheel disc brakes, w/ 11” front GT rotors, rear 11.65” rotors / discs. (CK)
• Wilwood Brake / Clutch Pedal Assembly (CK) (Cable or hydraulic clutch?)
• Coyote TBW Throttle Pedal.
• Lokar / Dark Water Customs / Forte’s E-Brake kit
Possible Upgrades:
• ???

Electronics / Wiring
Objective: Quality and safe wiring that is simple to install and a clean setup.
• Complete Kit Wiring harness (CK)
• FoMoCo Coyote Control Pack
• Weather-pack connectors
• Rear mount battery
• Autometer Ultra-lite Gauges (CK)

Interior
Objective: Modern conveniences, comforts, and improved safety.
Dash
• S/C style dashboard with center speedo & padded covering (Autometer Ultra-lite gauges)
• Passenger “Oh-****” grab bar (West Marine)
• Steering column bezel
• Probe Turn Signal switch on dash
• Under dash filler panel
• Under dash power points
• Under dash courtesy lights
• Round / bullet (original style) rearview mirror (?)
• Wind Wings & Visors (Finish line)
• Start button (still debating)
• FFR steering wheel center
• Leather wrapped wood (original style) steering wheel
• Glove Box
Seats
• Corbeau LG-1 high-back seats w/5th Slot option (Sub-Seat belt)
• Corbeau (or Breeze) adjustable / sliding seat mounts
• Raise front of seat as desired (1” - 2”)
Transmission Tunnel
• Removable transmission tunnel cover
• Hand brake relocation to top of transmission tunnel and finish bezel
• Shift chrome ring
• Fuel shut-off (location tbd)
Footboxes / Pedals
• Coyote TBW
• Wilwood brake and clutch pedals
• Dead pedal mod
Other
• Chrome roll bars (DS & PS) (Would prefer Full Width Bar – but no longer offered)
• Roll bar grommets
• Herb’s door panels
• Heater / defroster (Not selected yet)
• Wipers
• Brake duct blower air vent system
• Interior sound deadening material
• Aftermarket carpet
• Trunk and Engine compartment courtesy lighting
• Firewall forward mod

Body
• Red with Blue Stripes & White Star (specific paint colors not identified yet)
• Quick jacks
• Riveted Hood scoop
• LED tail light mod (LEDs(?)
• Mini Back-up light mod
• Body undercoating – roll-on Truck-bed lining / Heavy pad under wheel wells
• Powder-coated Aluminum Panels w/spray-on liner on tire side
• Removable driver’s footbox top panel

[E-Ticket Ride]

Comments on the other forum have included:
1) re-think the manual vs. PB issues,
2) 3.27 vs. the planned 3.55s with the Coyote power,
3) Russ Thompson TS vs. the Probe TS,
4) recommended a Hydraulic clutch,
5) Pully mod for the e-brake relocate
6) Tangent Roll Bar kit,
7) Consider custom headers.

Anyone here have any comments?

[frankeeski]

Chris, I'll dive in since I haven't read the post on the other forum. I really like my power brakes but I also have ABS. I have never heard anyone say they should have gone manual vs. power brakes. I do get a bit of fade when over using the brakes but that is more due to the brake size then the power assist. You really won't notice any difference between the 3:27 vs the 3:55 gear they are just too close in ratio. With the Coyote horsepower I would probably go with the 3:27 but that's just me. I have the Probe turn signal set up and could not be more happy. Sure it doesn't look traditional but neither do cup holders. It offers far more convenience then the other set up since it also does hazards and high/low beams, I like it. You can't go wrong with either clutch set up. I have a cable actuated clutch and it works just fine. There has been recent discussion about the FFR ebrake set up and in all honesty it work great if installed properly. Tangent roll bar trims are great pieces and you can't go wrong with any products for Don. Custom headers are very expensive. I would start with the FFR product and repalce later if they are not to your liking. Hope some or all of this helps.

[E-Ticket Ride]

Experienced opinions are always helpful.
The ABS was something I'd been thinking about. The manual brake comment was from Fast Freddie when I contacted him about his electric PS set-up, and asked about that running the hydroboost (I assume that hydroboost is what you have, not vacuum assist?)
Did you have any difficulty locating your Probe TS set up?
As far as custom headers are concerned I thought those would be big bucks, but figured it couldn't hurt to check.

Thanks for your comments.
CL

[Scott7644]

Hi Chris,

I am building almost the exact setup that you talking about. I should be a couple months ahead of you in the build. Keep in touch and I will keep you updated.

I ordered my kit a couple weeks ago and should have it delivered by July 16th. I just ordered my Coyote motor and TKO-600 today from Max at Chapman Ford. I have also already ordered the oil pan and header flanges.

Good luck on your build and I look forward to trading stories with you.

Scott

[frankeeski]

asked about that running the hydroboost (I assume that hydroboost is what you have, not vacuum assist?)
Mine is from a 94 GT Mustang and is vacuum assist

Did you have any difficulty locating your Probe TS set up?
Every time I go to the Pick-a Part I grab one or two of them

As far as custom headers are concerned I thought those would be big bucks, but figured it couldn't hurt to check.

Give Gordon Levy a call, he makes some great custom exhaust set-ups for the FFR

Thanks for your comments.
CL
Frank