I pulled the trigger - 25th Anniversary Edition!

[toadster]

I kept pricing out the MKIV kit vs the Anniversary kit and for the minimal difference in price, I went for the 25th Edition!!!

Details and Specs here: https://cobradreams.com/i-pulled-the-trigger-25th-anniversary-edition/

https://i.imgur.com/4GyL8gn.png


someone pinch me - am I awake? or dreaming? :cool:




Part#Item
50013MK IV COMPLETE KIT
1680025th ANNIVERSARY KIT COMPONENTS
- Bronze Chassis
- Satin black aluminum footbox panels
- Anniversary GPS Gauges
- Anniversary Wilwood brakes
- Exclusive bronze 18" wheels
- Anniversary leather seats
- Anniversary badges
- IRSw/front & rear sway bars
- KONI double-adjustable shocks
- Assembled louvers
- Chrome driver's rollbar w/grommets
- Stainless steel exhaust & bumper kit
- Carbon fiber dash
- Sun visors & Wind wings
- All new body mold
15440Modular 4.6/Coyote Engine/Transmission Mount Kit
16972Coyote Full Length Headers w/Cats w/Kit
6017531 Spline 2015 IRS 10.50" Driveshaft
12066Front Lower Arms - Standard Width
15549Roadster Wiper Kit
12469Brake Duct Wire Mesh
150151.50" Passenger Side Chrome Roll bar
151581.50" Roll Bar Grommet Set
16863GEN 3 COYOTE INSTALLATION KIT
166682018 IRS 3.55 Center Section & Spindles
33862EFI In-Tank Fuel System
DISCOUNT25th Anniversary Discount
PAYMENTDeposit $2500 C/C 10/25/19 DLB
DISCOUNTBUILD SCHOOL DISCOUNT

[GoDadGo]

Go Toadster Go!

[Papa]

Woohoo! Congratulations.

[RBachman]

Congratulations!!!

[Rounder]

Damn that's sweet! Congratulations on a choice well made.

[Boydster]

Niiice...

[ydousurf]

Congrats Toadster! Have a lot of fun and enjoy your build journey! I'll be following along...

Dj

[CTHiker52]

Congratulations enjoy the build.

[Garage Guy]

Congratulations! I can't wait to see all the twenty fifths when they're done.

[Garage Guy]

It seems like all the 25th anniversary editions I've seen so far are getting coyotes. I am curious anyone not putting a coyote in it?

[ydousurf]

I went with a 351W (427c.i./f.i.) for my build. I think 500+ HP will be more than plenty! Even though I wanted a true 427FE, I decided to go this direction for various reasons. I think the Coyote's are cool and possibly I too should have ordered one, but I really wanted to open my hood and see something similar from my childhood dream. I was also going to go carburetor, but will go with fuel injection instead for the very reason that I plan to drive this car everywhere! Starting in the Colorado Rockies (Trail Ridge Road) specifically, driving all over the rest of them and then across America and everywhere-in-between.

Dj

[Gizmosrcool]

I went with a 351W (427c.i./f.i.) for my build. I think 500+ HP will be more than plenty! Even though I wanted a true 427FE, I decided to go this direction for various reasons. I think the Coyote's are cool and possibly I too should have ordered one, but I really wanted to open my hood and see something similar from my childhood dream. I was also going to go carburetor, but will go with fuel injection instead for the very reason that I plan to drive this car everywhere! Starting in the Colorado Rockies (Trail Ridge Road) specifically, driving all over the rest of them and then across America and everywhere-in-between.

Dj

Agree that Coyote’s are very cool but a SBF is classic. Good luck in your build and hope you post a build. I like the old school engines.

[ydousurf]

Thanks, Gizmosrcool! Yeah, I'm partial to the them as well and so I decided to follow my heart in making the final decision. I do plan to document each step of my build journey too. Not sure it will help anyone, since there are so many fantastic builds already out here, but perhaps I can cover something someone hasn't already? BTW, I dig your ID Name!

Dj

[toadster]

Love the Blueprint Engines 427 package - but for my needs I could actually get the Coyote & trans for cheaper!?

[GoDadGo]

Toadster,

Talk to some of the California members who have made it though the Smog Nazi Process before you decide.
Clean Air Regulations out there where you live are totally insane so your engine choice does matter so buy wisely.
With that said the Coyote may be your best option to pass the sniffers and related regulatory silliness.
Good Luck From The Dark Dart Side!

Steve

[BB767]

Toadster,

Talk to some of the California members who have made it though the Smog Nazi Process before you decide.
Clean Air Regulations out there where you live are totally insane so your engine choice does matter so buy wisely.
With that said the Coyote may be your best option to pass the sniffers and related regulatory silliness.
Good Luck From The Dark Dart Side!

Steve

Not quite right Steve. He may already know but SB100 allows us to register the vehicle as a 1965 model subject to 1965 smog regulations. All that entails is a "closed" system, AKA a PCV valve and crankcase breather line to the intake. Now the exhaust volume is another story, don't want to get cited with stock pipes, you'll never pass!

[ydousurf]

Love the Blueprint Engines 427 package - but for my needs I could actually get the Coyote & trans for cheaper!?
Hey toadster, yes, I agree with you! I too priced out the difference between them and it would have been many several thousands dollars cheaper, but I had my heart set on the "old school/classic" engine. I guess that shows my age! With the new 427 tail lights being released, it just seems to fit my expectations better. That and my old 56 Ford Pickup had the 427 Cobra valve covers on my engine. I know, I know wrong vehicle, but I always dreamed of seeing them again. I really wanted to do a 427FE, but figured it was better for me to just go with the new DART small block with brand new build. I'm planning 20-25g's for the engine/tranny package. Now, if I went with a coyote, I would certainly throw on the super charger, but that's me. However, I think 500+ HP will be scary enough?! Again, nothing against the coyote engine, they're way cool. It just didn't fit my expectations and I want to dress up the engine bay in a particular way, and having a classic gives me an opportunity to continue the paint scheme and really carry it through completely. Plus, with this 25th Anniversary Edition, I've completely changed on what I am doing -vs- a Complete Kit build and now I want to just stay true to FFR and their main partners and products.

Dj

[GoDadGo]

Not quite right Steve. He may already know but SB100 allows us to register the vehicle as a 1965 model subject to 1965 smog regulations. All that entails is a "closed" system, AKA a PCV valve and crankcase breather line to the intake. Now the exhaust volume is another story, don't want to get cited with stock pipes, you'll never pass!

BB,

Your response is exactly what I was hoping to trigger for our new family member.
You fellows that know the California regulations really can help him avoid a lot of pain.
Thanks for the response to his thread and hope you all get those fires extinguished soon.

Steve

[toadster]

great insights guys :)

yes, I have some FFR familiars around me - so familiar with the SB100 process a bit...

my first project is organizing the garage :)

[prewdog4]

Welcome to the madness!! Congrats!!