M22 Cobra Build - Tailpipe mock-up/ rear sheet metal

[M22_COBRA]

Placed my order from Forte yesterday. Got my Trans, clutch, control pack, and all the supporting goodies on the way. I read thru the ford control pack and the FFR Coyote instructions again and I'm feeling better about this now that "I think" I understand the bridge between the two harnesses. Having real parts in hand I'm hoping closes the gap further.

Worked on the fan and shroud in the mean time. I am not using the FFR fan but the one i.e427 recommended in one of his videos. Looked up the specs on it and yeah, its a nice part. Bought it way back during a sale for $50 thru Summit. Its out of a 94 thunderbird application and I really liked the whole package. Just one problem... Frank put this on a different radiator in his video and not the FFR ( which I knew ) but the FFR radiator inlet and outlet give the shroud a little more interference than I expected. I do this a bunch at work on prototype military applications using OTS products so it no big deal. So, we adapt and overcome.... Spent most of the day trying to place my cuts.
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The plan is to cap off the clearances I made, paint them, silicone and rivet in place. Its going to be almost impossible to see the mod anyway.

This is what it started life as https://www.summitracing.com/parts/RNB-620-118