This update covers my Gen3 Coyote engine — the first real engine photo of it installed in the finished car. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. For the earlier crate-motor decision, see engine and transmission options. Why I finally posted a Gen3 Coyote engine photo I’ve never posted an engine photo…
This update covers new year 2026. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the new year 2026 As we ring in a new year, I’m thankful for all the friends and family. I appreciate that I get feedback on this website that it has helped others with their builds as well….
This update covers Custom Paint Update. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the Custom Paint Update I am so excited to announce that the car is back from Ken! It looks absolutely amazing! The whole process took about 2 months. Some of this time was spent waiting for PG&E to…
This update covers more pics and updates. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the more pics and updates Got a few more pics from Ken! Some of these are optional, but I think worth the price, but YMMV. Some options are to get the under hood and under trunk painted….
This update covers paint photos. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. paint photos: My Custom Cobra Car Paint Reveal: 25th Anniversary Masterpiece The big day is finally here! I took the chassis up to Ken Pike in Marysville, CA, and he worked his magic—ordering the perfect paint and spraying my Cobra…
This update covers annual sacramento bbq. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the annual sacramento bbq The local guys are amazing here in Sacramento! So many guys and gals who love FFR Cobras and other cars. One of our members started a BBQ last year, and we made it to…
This update covers chassis to painter. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. chassis to painter: Dropped the chassis off with Ken It has been a few weeks, but we took the chassis up to Ken. You can find him at https://www.facebook.com/streetrodpainter/. I am very excited to get this paint phase dialed…
This update covers registration. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the registration This has been a long 4 year process. Today, I made the steps to get the car registered in California! It’s the SB100 process. This process allows up to 500 cars per year to register as a pre-smog…
This update covers dyno tune coyote. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. dyno tune coyote cylinders: Boost Your Ride with Expert Tuning: My Experience with Shaun Perry at AED Now that my Coyote is firing on all 8 cylinders, I decided to optimize its performance by visiting a top-tier local tuner,…
This update covers coyote. Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub. About the coyote After several months troubleshooting, our Ford Performance Gen 3 Coyote not firing properly, we FINALLY got it running! We had been chasing what we thought was an electrical issue since April, we had reached our limit. There have…
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