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Details the Mustang 5.0 as a donor car and its historical significance.
Provides advice on selecting used parts from donor vehicles.
Step-by-step guide for disassembling a Mustang donor car for parts.
Instructions for removing the Mustang radiator and cooling system components.
Procedure for removing the brake power booster assembly.
Instructions for removing the steering rack and its associated components.
Guidance on disconnecting and removing engine bay sensors and electrical connections.
Steps for removing interior components like seats and carpet.
Instructions for removing the pedal box, accelerator pedal, and clutch cable.
Procedure for removing the EEC-IV computer and its cradle.
Steps to remove the gauge cluster and speedometer cable.
Instructions for removing the turn signal stalk and ignition switches.
Details on removing the dash wiring harness and associated components.
Procedure for removing the front wiring harness from the engine bay.
Instructions for removing the speedometer cable and clutch cable.
Steps for removing the shifter and shifter handle.
Procedure for removing the emergency brake handle and associated cables.
Instructions for locating and cutting the fuel inertia cut-off switch wires.
Guidance on removing the rear wiring harness.
Instructions for removing the exhaust system components.
Detailed steps for safely removing the engine and transmission assembly.
Procedure for removing front suspension components.
Instructions for removing the fuel tank and its associated components.
Steps for removing the rear axle assembly and related parts.
General preparation steps for donor car parts.
Instructions for preparing the rear coil springs for installation.
Details on cutting plastic fuel line fittings.
Modification of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal for the FFR Roadster.
Instructions for mounting the master cylinder and push rod.
Steps for fitting and installing cockpit aluminum panels.
Procedure for installing the aluminum floor panels.
Installation of the transmission tunnel's front vertical aluminum wall.
Installation of aluminum panels for the driver's foot box.
Installation of aluminum panels for the passenger's foot box.
Installation of the aluminum cockpit rear wall panel.
Installation of the transmission tunnel U-joint cover panel.
Installation of aluminum panels for the transmission tunnel rear corners.
Guidance on routing fuel, brake, and battery lines.
Installation instructions for the rear brake lines.
Instructions for routing and installing the front brake lines.
Procedure for routing and connecting the fuel lines.
Instructions for installing the battery relocation kit.
Steps for preparing the engine, including gauge sending units and oil filter relocation.
Instructions for preparing the alternate drive pulley components.
Guidance on installing the engine, transmission, and driveshaft.
Instructions for installing the accelerator cable.
Procedure for anchoring and routing the clutch cable.
Instructions for mounting the mass air meter and fuel vapor canister.
Steps for mounting the radiator, hoses, and fan shroud assembly.
Guidance on installing and connecting the wire harness and EEC-IV computer.
Instructions for routing the rear wiring harness.
Procedure for routing the transmission wiring harness.
Instructions for installing and connecting the headlight wiring harness.
Procedure for routing the dash wiring harness.
Instructions for routing the engine wiring harness.
Steps for installing the gauge pod and associated components.
Instructions for mounting the ignition switch and turn signal stalk.
Installation of aluminum panels for the trunk and side walls.
Procedure for installing the emergency brake handle and cables.
Installation of the transmission top cover panel.
Guidance on mounting wheels and setting the vehicle's ride height.
Steps for checking the running gear and performing initial engine tests.
Instructions for installing the foot box top cover.
Procedure for drilling holes for the roll bar installation.
Guidance on cutting out sections of the car body for various components.
Specific instructions for cutting roll bar holes in the body.
Procedure for cutting the gas filler hole in the body.
Instructions for cutting windshield slots in the body.
Procedure for cutting side exhaust openings in the body.
Instructions for cutting turn signal and tail light openings.
Procedure for cutting openings for side louvers.
Instructions for cutting headlight openings in the body.
Procedure for cutting the hood scoop opening.
Instructions for cutting the license plate light hole in the trunk lid.
Steps for mounting hood pins and associated hardware.
Procedure for installing L-shaped hood handles.
Guidance on positioning and mounting the car body onto the chassis.
Instructions for installing the rear quick jack bumper components.
Steps for installing the side body mount components.
Procedure for installing the front body mount components.
Instructions for installing the front quick jack bumper components.
Steps for preparing the body for paint, including fitting panels.
Instructions for applying rubber bulb seal to aluminum edges.
Instructions for the final mounting of the car body.
Installation of aluminum panels for the rear cockpit corners.
Steps for mounting the trunk hinges.
Instructions for installing the trunk latch mechanism.
Procedure for installing side louvers.
Instructions for installing the fuel neck and gas cap assembly.
Modification of the 87-98 Mustang fuel filler neck.
Instructions for carefully installing the windshield.
Steps for attaching hood pin vertical posts and top mounting plates.
Procedure for aligning and mounting the doors and hinges.
Instructions for attaching and positioning door check straps.
Installation of aluminum panels for under-door side impact protection.
Procedure for determining location and mounting the side view mirrors.
Steps for fitting and installing radiator aluminum components.
Instructions for cutting and mounting the side exhaust system.
Steps for mounting the roll bar onto the chassis.
Procedure for marking, drilling, and mounting the rearview mirror.
Instructions for installing gauges and the dash assembly.
Procedure for installing aluminum front wheel splash guards.
Steps for installing aluminum rear wheel splash guards.
Instructions for assembling and installing headlights.
Procedure for mounting and wiring the turn signal lights.
Instructions for mounting and wiring the tail lights.
Steps for installing the license plate light and bracket.
Procedure for mounting the seats into the chassis.
Instructions for installing the interior carpet.
Procedure for installing the seat harness and mounting hardware.
Steps for the final installation and securing of the seats.
Instructions for installing the emergency brake boot.
Procedure for installing the shifter handle and boot.
Information on how to engrave and install the vehicle nameplate.
Final steps including headlight alignment.
Procedure for properly aiming headlights without special equipment.
Recommended alignment specifications for manual and power steering.
Guidance on unpacking and inventorying the replica kit components.
Instructions for removing the composite body and aluminum panels.
Steps for preparing aluminum panels, including marking and drilling for rivets.
Procedure for installing aluminum panels in the engine bay.
Detailed steps for installing the front suspension components.
Instructions for installing the front upper A-arms.
Procedure for assembling and installing Koni front coil-over shocks.
Instructions for installing the steering shaft and related components.
Steps for mounting the steering rack onto the frame.
Instructions for installing the rear axle assembly.
Chart detailing torque specifications for suspension components.
Instructions for installing the fuel tank and fuel filter.
Steps for installing the accelerator, brake, and clutch pedals.
Procedure for mounting the master cylinder and push rod.
Installation of cockpit aluminum panels.
Installation of the transmission tunnel front vertical wall.
Installation of aluminum panels for the driver's foot box.
Installation of aluminum panels for the passenger's foot box.
Routing and installation of fuel, brake, and battery lines.
Instructions for installing the battery relocation kit.
Guidance on installing the engine, transmission, and driveshaft.
Instructions for installing the accelerator cable.
Procedure for anchoring and routing the clutch cable.
Instructions for mounting the mass air meter and fuel vapor canister.
Steps for mounting the radiator, hoses, and fan shroud assembly.
Guidance on installing and connecting the wire harness and EEC-IV computer.
Steps for installing the gauge pod and associated components.
Instructions for mounting the ignition switch and turn signal stalk.
Installation of aluminum panels for the trunk and side walls.
Procedure for installing the emergency brake handle and cables.
Guidance on mounting wheels and setting the vehicle's ride height.
Steps for checking the running gear and performing initial engine tests.
Instructions for installing the foot box top cover.
Procedure for drilling holes for the roll bar installation.
Guidance on cutting out sections of the car body for various components.
Procedure for cutting the gas filler hole in the body.
Instructions for cutting windshield slots in the body.
Procedure for cutting side exhaust openings in the body.
Instructions for cutting turn signal and tail light openings.
Procedure for cutting openings for side louvers.
Instructions for cutting headlight openings in the body.
Procedure for cutting the hood scoop opening.
Instructions for cutting the license plate light hole in the trunk lid.
Steps for mounting hood pins and associated hardware.
Procedure for installing L-shaped hood handles.
Guidance on positioning and mounting the car body onto the chassis.
Steps for installing the side body mount components.
Procedure for installing the front body mount components.
Steps for preparing the body for paint, including fitting panels.
Instructions for applying rubber bulb seal to aluminum edges.
Instructions for the final mounting of the car body.
Installation of aluminum panels for the rear cockpit corners.
Steps for mounting the trunk hinges.
Instructions for installing the trunk latch mechanism.
Procedure for installing side louvers.
Instructions for installing the fuel neck and gas cap assembly.
Instructions for carefully installing the windshield.
Steps for attaching hood pin vertical posts and top mounting plates.
Procedure for aligning and mounting the doors and hinges.
Instructions for attaching and positioning door check straps.
Installation of aluminum panels for under-door side impact protection.
Procedure for determining location and mounting the side view mirrors.
Steps for fitting and installing radiator aluminum components.
Instructions for cutting and mounting the side exhaust system.
Steps for mounting the roll bar onto the chassis.
Procedure for marking, drilling, and mounting the rearview mirror.
Instructions for installing gauges and the dash assembly.
Procedure for installing aluminum front wheel splash guards.
Steps for installing aluminum rear wheel splash guards.
Instructions for assembling and installing headlights.
Procedure for mounting and wiring the turn signal lights.
Instructions for mounting and wiring the tail lights.
Steps for installing the license plate light and bracket.
Procedure for mounting the seats into the chassis.
Instructions for installing the interior carpet.
Procedure for installing the seat harness and mounting hardware.
Steps for the final installation and securing of the seats.
Instructions for installing the emergency brake boot.
Procedure for installing the shifter handle and boot.
Information on how to engrave and install the vehicle nameplate.
Final steps including headlight alignment.
Procedure for properly aiming headlights without special equipment.
Recommended alignment specifications for manual and power steering.
Contact information and support resources for kit builders.
Information on registering and titling the completed vehicle.
Specifications and recommendations for front and rear wheel fitment.
Suggestions for modifications to improve engine horsepower and performance.
Information on rear end gear ratios and how to check them.
Overview of engine air intake, fuel delivery, and spark requirements.
Specifications and upgrade options for the throttle body.
Information on upgrading the mass air sensor for better performance.
Details on stock and upgraded fuel injector sizes.
Recommendations for more free-flowing intake manifolds.
Discussion of aftermarket aluminum and cast iron heads.
Information on selecting camshafts for emissions and performance.
Details on stock and aftermarket Mustang headers.
Notes on adjusting engine timing for performance.
Information on the effectiveness of under-drive pulleys.
Discussion on the necessity and installation of oil coolers.
Recommendations for transmissions suitable for high horsepower applications.
Information on steering rack ratios and bushing options.
Details on the optional bump steer kit.
Overview of rear suspension options: solid axle, 3-Link, and IRS.
Description of stock and aftermarket control arms.
Information on Mustang rear shocks, springs, and coil-over options.
Recommendations for high-performance manual braking systems.
Specifications for 4-lug brake components.
Information on master cylinder selection for various brake setups.
Additional brake system information, including dual master cylinders.
Discussion on supercharger installations and considerations.
Information on available seat options for roadracers and autocrossers.
List of recommended books and resources for builders.
Concluding thoughts on building and owning a Factory Five car.
List of parts not required from the Mustang donor for big block builds.
Instructions for chassis assembly, including fuel pump and line routing.
Considerations for intake manifold clearance and throttle cable connections.
Steps for preparing the transmission, including bellhousing and clutch linkage.
Guidance on running the wiring harness and connecting circuits.
List of suggested parts for engine, transmission, and miscellaneous components.
List of components included in the 3-Link rear suspension kit.
Step-by-step guide for installing the 3-Link rear suspension system.
List of components included in the Independent Rear Suspension kit.
Required donor parts from Thunderbird for IRS installation.
Additional parts needed if not using Thunderbird components.
List of tools required for IRS installation.
List of necessary supplies for IRS installation.
Chart of torque specifications for various fasteners.
Alignment settings for front and rear suspension.
Guidance on selecting and disassembling Thunderbird donor vehicles.
Instructions for modifying IRS parts like spindles and rotors.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the Independent Rear Suspension.
Procedure for installing the differential into the IRS housing.
Instructions for installing the lower control arms.
Procedure for assembling and installing Koni IRS coil-over shocks.
Final steps including bolt checks, wheel mounting, and ride height adjustment.
Table detailing specifications for various Mustang models.
Table listing engine specifications by year and model.
Table detailing transmission types, gear ratios, and part numbers.
Chart showing rear axle ratios for different Mustang years.
Information on Mustang front brake systems from 1987-2004.
Details on Mustang rear brake systems from 1987-2004.
Information on Mustang master cylinder options.
Specifications for Mustang rear axles from 1986-2004.
Information on Mustang starter motor types and changes.
Details on Mustang driveshaft spline counts and years.
Information on Mustang clutch cable and quadrant compatibility.
Details on Mustang speedometer cable types and transmission compatibility.
Information on Mustang mass air sensors and their function.
Details on Mustang oxygen sensor placement and function.
Information on Mustang exhaust header tube sizes and collector designs.
Overview of Mustang wiring harness requirements for FFR kits.
Information on Mustang accelerator pedal compatibility with FFR kits.
Notes on using modified 1987-2004 donor car gauges.
Information on Mustang pedal box design changes and FFR kit compatibility.
General| Brand | Factory Five Racing |
|---|---|
| Model | Mk3 Roadster |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
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