Roadster Build Plan

Finally finished the build plan and wanted to publish this as it is now written in stone (except for what I decide to change!).

Build Overview with details to follow.

·  Kit - Factory Five Racing – MK4 Roadster Complete Kit / 15 year Anniversary Edition.

·  Engine – Ford Racing Crate Engine 302

·  Transmission - 5 Speed Manual, T-5Z

·  Suspension / Differential - independent front suspension, 3 link rear suspension with a Moser 8.8 Rear End and KONI Coil over shocks

·  Wheels / Tires - Halibrand-style vintage wheels with pin drive racing spinners.

·  Steering / Brakes – 15:1 manual steering, 13” 4 wheel disc brakes.

·  Electronics / Wiring – FFR supplied wiring harness

·  Interior - as close to authentic as comfortably possible, amenities will be hidden / subtle.

·  Body – Color TBD, 2 options. Black with ghost stripes or blue with white stripes.

Drivetrain 
Ford Racing Boss 302 with Powerjection 3 EFI (~350 HP)

Ford Cobra Clutch with Forte Hydraulic Clutch system

Tremec T5Z Transmission (.63 5^th gear)

Moser 8.8 rear end with 3.55 gear

Suspension
Objective: good ride and handling, street use, adjustable, common parts, maintainable, PosiTraction rear-end. 

FFR front Upper & Lower Control Arms w/ Koni coil-over shocks.

Rear FFR 3 Link Suspension w/ Koni coil-over shocks.

Steering / Brakes
Objective: good steering and braking characteristics, simple to setup and maintain, general street use. 
• FFR 15:1 Manual Supplied Steering
• FFR 13” 15 year AE, 4-wheel disc brakes

• Breeze Offset Steering Rack Bushings
Possible Upgrades:
• ~ Bumpsteer mod (? tbd)

Wheels / Tires
17-inch Vintage Halibrand Replica Wheels
17 x 9 front
17 x 10.5 rear

Tires:
GoodYear Eagle F1 GS D3
255/45R17 front

315/35R17 rear

Electronics / Wiring 
Objective: Quality and safe wiring that is simple to install and a clean setup. 
• FFR supplied wiring harness

• FFR supplied fuse panel

• Weather-pack connectors
• Trunk-mount battery

Interior 
Objective: Maintain near original look of the CSX3016, with some modern conveniences, comforts, and improved safety.
• Dash

o S/C style dashboard w/vintage gauges layout TBD
o Period style switches, knobs, and indicator lights
o Russ Thompson turn signal (on my birthday wish list)

o Under dash courtesy lights
o Rearview mirror mounted on windshield
o Wind Wings & Visors
o Wood (original style) steering wheel
o FFR Floor Mats

• Seats

o FFR Supplied Authentic Leather Seats
o Heated seats

• Transmission Tunnel

o Fire extinguisher, chrome (mounted at front)
o Removable transmission tunnel cover
o Shift chrome ring

• Footboxes / Pedals

o Wilwood pedal box

o Hydraulic clutch (Forte)

o Driver’s side footbox mod (widen)

• Other

o DS Chrome roll bars  
o Herb’s door panels
o Fatmat Interior sound deadening material and Heat protection
o FFR Supplied carpet
o Firewall forward mod (TBD)

Body
• Base color TBD with TBD Stripes (specific paint colors not identified yet)
• Paint & Stripe underside of hood and trunk
• Riveted Hood scoop w/ Stainless allen head bolts
• Riveted Hood w/ Stainless allen head bolts
• Sharkhide Protected Aluminum Panels

• Removable driver’s footbox top panel 

 (format from MPTech ffrcars.com)