Factory Five Roadster
Factory Five’s DVD and the very active forums on the car and how to build it really convinced me to move ahead with a Factory Five Roadster. I placed the order in November 2003.
The Delivery January 2004
Stewart Transport delivered the frame, body and many boxes late one night. I had already built the body buck so it was ready to receive the body. The over/under storage scheme that this enables is really great. Officially this is FFR4870K 2003.
Frame prep and paint
Engine Delivery
I bought the motor from Ford Racing, a 351 (5.8 L) Crate Engine
From the 2005 Ford Racing Catalogue:
- Model M-6607-D351E V Belt, Manual Transmission
- Hydraulic Roller Cam M-6250-Z303 and Roller Rocker Arms
- 351 Cubic Inch
- 385 HP (with Headers and 650 CFM Carb)
- 377 Ft Lbs. Torque
- 9.0:1 Compression Ratio
- Ford Racing aluminium GT-40 Cylinders heads M-9424-X305
- Single Plane Victor Jr Manifold M-9424-V351
Rear Axle Ford M-4006-B355
Another Ford Racing item, the 8.8 Inch rear Axle, 3.55 : 1 Ratio
- 28 tooth Traction-Lok Differential
Front Suspension Arms and Steering rack
- Suspension arms are Factory Five design. The steering rack is from a donor 1991 Mustang.
Brakes
Transmission
- Tremec M7003-R58, 5 speed, 10 spline input shaft, 31 spline output shaft,
- Ratios: 3.27, 1.97, 1.34, 1.00, 0.68
- Safety Bellhousing, M6392-C
- The Tremec transmission requires a small mod – removal of some of the casting to clear the Factory Five Frame.
Wheels and Tires
- Hallibrand Cobra III Wheels, 17×10.5 Rear, 17 x 9 Front, Nitto NT 555 Tires.
RollingChassis, no engine or transmission
Foot Box Panels and firewall
Engine Pulleys (March Performance)
Engine Install (July 2004)
Sheet Metal Work October 2004
More progress December 2004
May 2005
Bodywork Jan-Feb 2006
Hood Work
Ready for Paint Nov 2007
Final Steps Feb 2008
