NC Father & Son MK5 Build Air Filter Fitment Question

[Pete&Scott]

Father (Pete) and son (Scott) cooked up the idea of building an FFR Roadster in the early fall. I am a retired healthcare administrator, and Scott is a project manager for a transportation company. We are both very mechanically minded. I bought my first car at 14 and entered it in a demolition derby. Then I bought a VW Bug, stripped it of body parts, and turned it into a mountain dune buggy. Scott rebuilt his Ford F350 6.0 engine and recently rebuilt a Jet ski engine. Before heading off to college, Scott raced motorcycles in the National Enduro series. We built a garage together and have done a lot of around-the-house handyman work. We both ride motorcycles and have done all the repair and maintenance work on them.
With that background and plenty of garage space, we ordered an MK5 Complete kit on 10/16/2025, the completion date was 11/29/2025, and Cunningham Transport delivered it on the morning of 12/11/2025. Scott took off work, and we completed the parts list inventory that afternoon. 32 boxes received with a number of items missing in the boxes received; 5 boxes not received and marked as POL (Parts of Limited Availability). Ordered the Blueprint Engines 427 EFI with PS and TKX 5-speed manual on 10/24/2025, with estimated completion on 12/22/2025, but a recent email from Blueprint stating it will be another 2 weeks before they are able to finish up the engine.

Over the past 2.5 weeks, we removed all the panels, then reinstalled, fitted, and drilled. I just took all the panels to get powder-coated yesterday. In between the panel work, we have installed the gas tank, partially installed the front suspension, waiting on spindles. Partially installed rear IRS and suspension, waiting on some spacers to complete. Started on the steering linkage. Now waiting for powder-coated panels and delivery of missing parts. Will work on posting photos on future posts but for now here is a link to my Mk5 Build Photo Album. Google Photos Album MK5 Build

Base MK 5 Roadster Complete Kit
Left Hand Drive Chassis
302/351W Mounts
Hydraulic Clutch Master Cylinder Kit
Headers: 351W stainless steel 4-port (replace OEM Mustang headers & J-pipes)
Polished Stainless Steel Side Exhaust
2015 Mustang-based Independent Rear Suspension Kit with KONI coil-overs
Front & Rear IRS Sport Shock Set
2018 Mustang IRS 3.55 Center Section, Spindles, and Hubs
31 spline driveshaft for 302/351W/7.3L Godzilla with Tremec TKX/TKO transmission and 2015 IRS
Power Steering Rack Kit (requires pump and bracket)
Autometer Ultra-lite 7 Gauge Set
Leather Seats
Powder coated chassis – Black, includes powder coated roll bar
Chrome Driver Side 1.5" Rollbar
Chrome Passenger Side 1.5" Rollbar
11" Twin Piston Aluminum Caliper Front Brakes
13.0 IRS Brake Kit
Vintage Halibrand Replica Wheel & Mickey Thompson Tire Package, 17” X 9” Front and 17” X 10.5” Rear, 245/45R17 Front and 315/35R17 Rear
14” Leather Steering Wheel
Mk5 Body with Cut-Outs
Pre-Cut Aluminum MK5 Roadster Dash 427 Gauge Layout
2" Wide 5-point Street/Competition Harness, Satin Black Buckles
GT400 Bullet Side View Mirror, Polished Aluminum, Convex
Additional GT400 Bullet Side View Mirror, Polished Aluminum, Convex
Paintable ABS Plastic Hood Scoop
Wind Wings
Trunk Gas Strut Kit
Brake Duct Wire Mesh Set
4-Post Battery Cutoff Switch
Seat Track Kit, Drivers Side
Assembled Side Louver Set
Mk5 Over-Rider Bumper Kit
Rollbar Grommet Set, Driver Side
Rollbar Grommet Set, Passenger Side
Brake Reservoir Kit
EFI In-Tank Fuel System
Remote Brake Booster
Blueprint Engines 427 EFI with PS and TKX 5 speed Manual
Blueprint Sales Tax
Cunningham Transport