Dave and Sheri Build a 30th Anniversary MkV - Coil Covers, Heater Hose
It was 2012 when I built my first FFR MkIV. There were only a handful of Coyote powered FFRs at that time and I shovelled one into the car and have loved it ever since. Had to over come some build issues with the Coyote that are normal now in build procedures and other peoples build threads. Since completing the car Ive alway wanted to build another. In 2012, the Canadian $ was slightly about the US $ so it was a good time to buy. Since then, the $C hasn't been as good. Imagine taking your build cost, multiplying it by 1.38 (exchange rate) and then another 1.13 (tax at border). So I've waited for a "better" time. Can't wait any longer. We've been retired 2 years and need a project. Almost bought a MkIV last summer but caught wind of the new MKV and the possibility of the 30th Anniversary Edition. We waited and for good reasons. Sheri and I are making the trip to FFR to pick up our kit on June 24. Here's the build plan in a nut shell.
- 30 Anniversary MkV
- Aluminator 5.0l. 9.5 to 1 compression.
- Supercharged (Whipple of Roush). Yeah yeah I know. We don't need any more power. Our Gen 1 was dyno'ed at 490 HP with a mild custom tune.
- Tremec TKX
- Mcleod twin disc clutch
- Electric parking brake (eliminate that handle sticking up)
- Will source a heater/defroster once the kit is home. FFR only offer the heater/AC used in the Coupe. We don't need/want AC.
I expect the build to be straight forward other than the Supercharger. We will try to document the build as we go, but don't want to spend a BUNCH of time on the computer.
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Center Section Driveshaft Adapter
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We got a small shipment of back ordered parts, including the front 2048 bushings for the centre section. That allowed us to focus on it. The socket head screws provided were a little too big to fit the recessed holes in the adapter plate. I took a little off each bolt using my drill and a file in the vise.
We gave the center section aluminum cover a quick clean with the Aluminum Magic before a clear cote.
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Center Section Hardware Plated and Installed
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I,m not a big fan of the look of zinc chromate hardware. so I decided to give it a good with DYI nickel plating. First, the zinc chromate coating on the provided bolts was removed in a media blaster with fine glass abrasive. It came off easily.
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Next, the raw steel was buffed to a bright shine.
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Each piece was cleaned with acetone then a hot bath in cleaner provided in the Caswell nickel plating kit. Then a 30 minute dunk in the nickel solution at 185F.
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Another big box gone to recycle.
