Dave and Sheri Build a 30th Anniversary MkV - Coil Covers, Heater Hose

[Dave Howard]

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.