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[TAZ]

FFR #26?? to be delivered April 28th.

Current Plans:
Paint: Black w/ Old Gold Strips
Engine: Stock EFI 302 out of a '88 Mustang
Trans: Stock T-5
Wheels: Front 17x9 Rear 17x10.5 Cobra R's Chrome Finish, w/ Bridgestone RE730 Protenza's
Rear End: XR-7 Cougar 8.8" T-Lock 3.27 IRS

This is only a starting point. Engine and Tranny will be upgraded over time.

TAZ

[Dan]

I also have a FFR car as well. I do love it, and liked the frame, chassis and body design work out, no other car like it for any price.
At this time it has a 5.0 with 5 speed BW. Looking into supercharger, roller heads, and some work on the injection system (want around 500 hp).
The car is to be repainted in a silver (Titanium color), with dark blue stripes.
The car is a fine cornering car and has seen service in some SSA events, more planed.

Complaints: I don't like the fit of the doors. Will try and correct this with some sanding and glass work when the new paint man gets his hands on it. I also plan on replacing some other parts as well, such as the boot, and bonnet. (I think the newer ones are better). However, after a call to FF I was told I'm stuck with the doors as the new kit will not fit.
The new kit I think would be better as the frame will fit a big block (but you don't need it for speed and power these days). Also the doors and other parts fit better I'm told.
I don't care for the service from FF after market. I placed an order for windwings only to find it took 3 weeks! When I called the only thing they could say was that "well, perhaps there were other orders ahead of yours". Come on guys! I placed orders from other suppliers after that date and got them sooner! However having said that they are helpful when you call and ask stupid questions. So, like life FFR is not perfect. I would recommend them to anyone as I do not think even a Superperformace car is of the same caliber after having looked at both and could afford either. (I did not build mine, I bought it all running and ready).

Dan

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[Jack ffr1846]

FFR1846 purchased Sept 99

96 Explorer engine w/88 Mustang wiring @ intake for now.
Hidden hinges in trunk from Mustang hood hinges.
Center of wheel horn fabricated.
Old door hinges updated to new hinge type.
Donor gauges backlighted.
Donor turbine type wheels (will fabricate spinners)
painted myself w/ppg '65 Rangoon Red 2 stage.
Total cost w/paint $15.5k.

Next winter work includes E303 cam, mass air, explorer intake, hide more wiring.

jack

[Les Brown]

I've had my FFR on the road since April of 2000. I am quickly approaching 8500 miles. Needless to say I built my Cobra to enjoy. I have a stock 5.0 fuel injection, T5 transmission, 273 gear, traction lock rear end. Color is.. Viking Blue Iridescent. It has been a great source of enjoyment.

Les

[TButtrick]

FFR2606 delivered 3/30/01 and completed 3/30/02.

So far....

Flaming River 18:1 steering rack and knuckles
Offset steering bushings
5 lug rotors
FFR upper and lower front control arms
Front and rear manual disc brakes
Front and rear Pro Shock coil overs
FFR 3 Link suspension
5” Narrowed 8.8 rear w/3:73 rear gears
Aluminum rear end support girdle
84 jeep 15/16 master cylinder
Wilwood brake proportioning valve
FMS King Cobra clutch
Ceramic coated Kooks headers and sidepipes
3 Row Modine radiator
15" PS Engineering GT40 wheels
235 60/15 front 295 50/15 rear BFG TA Radials
Tremac 3550 Transmission
Drive shaft safety hoop
McLeod scatter proof bellhousing
Battery cut-off
5” 7 piece Classic Gauge set
Custom vinyl dash with locking glove box
Fully insulated cockpit
Upgraded carpeting
Fresh air vents
3M Body Schutz undercoated vinylester body
Ron Randall 3 stage paint

Engine - FMS 392 Stroker @ 430HP




Out of control and lovin it,

Todd

[John Baker]

I got mine in September of 99. It's pretty basic but I'm having a great time building it.
Stock 302 EFI with Flowtech headers and Cobra dress up kit.
T5 Trans
3.55 Diff.
Heater
Wipers
Stereo

It will be black with graphite stripes (maybe solid black) if I ever get it back from the paint shop. You can find out more than you ever wanted to know about it here. http://cobra.spintime.org/

[Bob Cleland]

FFR 1558 (non-dropped foot box)
Updated doors and hinges
Bored 30 over 302 EFI Speed Density System
373 rear-end
T5 w/2.92 1st gear and .68 5th gear
Adjustable rear upper control arms
Adjustable rear spring saddles
5 lug conversion
Torque Thrust D II wheels
295 N50 15 - Rear
245 R60 16 - Front
Silver w/maroon strips
Smith guages
Lucas wipers
CD/MP3 Player

Drive it every chance I get.

bc

[RACERAL]

FFR 2877
is in the house as of 7/20/01

[MRITTER]

I bought mine turnkey, took delivery on the 4th of July, 2001. Rebuilt '93 302, Hedman Headers, 70mm throttle body, 73mm MAF, Cobra intake, Ford F-cam, 1.72 roller rockers, Ported & polished stock heads, T-5 trans, Ford 8.8 with 3.55 gears, 4 wheel discs, 17" Cobra wheels. Ford Royal blue with white stripes.

About 1500 miles so far. Loving every ride in it, even in the summer heat.

Mike

[Rich1172]

I drive 1172,bought in early '97,built at home,over 13,000 miles,car is very reliable and enjoyable to drive. I'll take on a 500 mile weekend get away with out a care or an open track event and have tons of afforable fun. Rich

[snakebit31]

FFR 2496 is still in the build stage. The frame, suspension, engine, tranny, and most of the panels are in place. Probably be late spring 2002 to early summer if all goes well. Details are as follows, 428, TKO, IRS, Smith's gauges/rev.speedo, oil cooler, 15" Hallibrands. I can't wait!!!

[KULINA]

FFR 2706 is still in the build phase.... 351w, Tremec 3550, IRS, TRigo knockoff 15" and Smith guages. Am enjoying every minute of the build... and enjoy this forum as well as the "other".

[Glenn FFR2510]

FFR 2510

Ordered Sept 2000
Received March 2001
Completed July 2001



Built by Roger Stine
Dual Roll Bars
Team III 15" Wheels with BFG Tires
Stock 302 EFI with 3.08 Rear from a 90 Donor (75K)
FFR headers Ceramic coated
Color - Mustang Zinc Yellow
Autometer Ultralites on a painted Dash

[Larry C]

FFR Order No. 2517, ship date 01/02/02. 1989 Mustang 5.0 convertible 5spd runner... will "build" engine, slightly... probably a cam & balance job, to start. Other mods possible, later.

[Dave Samson]

Het Cobradan,
Not only does my old buddy Nelson Pinney reside in Cape Coral but I too run a Chevy in my Cobra, why not something different.
Haven't I mentioned that before?

[Ed Csoltko]

I bought my FFR1358 from Mike Schriber who built this car. Mike has a build site, see URL below. This is my second year driving this car. Being 61 years young, this is my retirement toy to play with.

[Dior55]

Picked up FFR1753 in June, 1999. The first to order the Big Block option. Drove go-kart in June, 2000 after working through many issues with the BB build, but had fun with the creativity of it all. Did body work and had painting done over winter of 2000-2001 (British Racing Green, no stripe, black pipes and black powder roll bar -- almost no chrome and damn proud of it!!!) Put 4.10's in rear to (just for fun).

Car is a bear since it's been on the road in June, 2001. Lots of thumbs up, lots of fun. Won three tropies so far out of four shows (forgot to register at 4th show!).

This winter I plan on adding coil overs, the new 3-link rear suspension, and an oil cooler. Then I'll really be done.

[ncmcn]

Second owner of FFR 1328K... About 4400 miles on her.

See http://neil.mcnulty.org/cobra.htm for specs.

Neil

[rschachner]

Currently building FFR2684
Stock 302 & 5-speed
Powder coated (black) frame
Chrome roll bar
Autoweld adjustable upper control arms

This will be a car for driving and enjoying. I don't plan to race, but if something came up through a club event, or whatever, I would certainly jump in.

[Pacific Perform]

We received our FFR Cobra in Mid August. Pacific Performance Cars is an official builder for Factory Five. We're in Los Angeles, and have twenty years experience restoring cars, including 3 GT40 replicas. The Cobra should be done by Christmas. Just got the body on her. We went with a 345 HP aluminum head Ford Racing crate motor, and an Air Gap Manifold with a Holley 650 double pumper, per Ford's recommendation. Also, MSD ignitition and Ford Racing Aluminum V-belt pulleys. The car has the reliable Autometer Cobra gauges with the 160 MPH reverse speedo, Halibrand wheels, all new bushings and bearings, pretty much everything else new except the tranny and rear end. Let me know and this baby could be your Christmas present! Thank you all for a very informative and entertaining site! Pics of the car are available.
-Steve