https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/blog.php?14686-ThickCobra Builder community site for Factory Five Racing. en Sat, 02 May 2026 14:31:44 GMT vBulletin 10 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/blog.php?14686-ThickCobra https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1341-Engine-Bay-Insulation Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:28:56 GMT I’m preparing to install the headers on my new coyote motor. But before I do that, I’m determining whether I should add any insulation to the engine... I’m preparing to install the headers on my new coyote motor. But before I do that, I’m determining whether I should add any insulation to the engine bay compartment on the aluminum panels? I’ve read all the blogs talking about what kinds of insulation to use, but that’s after someone has already decided to do some insulation.

And, I have already insulated for sound deadening the entire cockpit area, including inside the foot boxes.

My question is more to whether it’s even necessary? Also, I’ve noticed engine bays with powder coated panels, not getting any additional insulation. I can see not wanting to put any insulation on those beautiful powder coated panels.

So, again, really necessary? ]]> ThickCobra https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1341-Engine-Bay-Insulation https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1337-Cut-off-switch-with-coyote-GEN-for-motor Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:18:45 GMT Gentlemen, I thought I read somewhere that you cannot cut the power off completely using a cut off switch if you have a coyote motor. This is because... Gentlemen, I thought I read somewhere that you cannot cut the power off completely using a cut off switch if you have a coyote motor. This is because the computer collects information while running and may be wiped out if you cut off power completely.

If this is accurate, does it mean I can’t use a cut off switch?

BTW, I appreciated all the responses on my heater hose question. ]]> ThickCobra https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1337-Cut-off-switch-with-coyote-GEN-for-motor https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1296-Car-Dies-at-Stop-Sign2 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:54:20 GMT My issue is similar to a recent post but with different symptoms. Several weeks back my car died at a stop sign and I had to have it towed home.... My issue is similar to a recent post but with different symptoms. Several weeks back my car died at a stop sign and I had to have it towed home. After waiting a bit it restarted. I have plenty of battery and plenty of cranking power. However, if I let the car idle at home within 5 to 8 minutes it will die on its own and will not restart. If I let it sit for a bit it will start right up again.

I immediately took the easy route and purchased a new MSD distributor cap, rotor cap and MSD 8222 coil. I have done a lot of electrical testing so I'll describe where I'm at. I attached a spark tester between the spark plug and the distributor and then again between the distributor and the coil. As I said if the car sits a little bit it starts right up. But when it dies, and I attempt to restart the car, I have no spark between any of those points. I have also gone as far as to test the continuity between the orange coil wire at the coil and where it connects to the ignition switch under the dash. I have continuity without any resistance.

For those not familiar with my setup I have a 351 Windsor with a quick fuel 780 CFM carburetor, MSD distributor and coil and mechanical fuel pump. I have ruled out any potential fuel issue. I've been checking various threads but have found none based on the testing I've done to help me out. And I thought I would try as much testing as I could before I reached out to the forum and possibly purchase a new ignition switch. The cobra is only 5 years old. Any help would be appreciated. ]]> ThickCobra https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?1296-Car-Dies-at-Stop-Sign2