Build Plan

I intend to build a Cobra that honors the aesthetic of the Shelby CSX3000 series but integrates a modern powertrain and suspension. My favorite car is this series, CSX3040, is the car I plan to closely replicate.

My car is being built from a Factory Five MK4 Roadster complete kit with numerous additions and deletions detailed below.

Frame and Body

• Tig-welded original style 4” round tube frame, black powder coat
• Hand laid 3/16” laminate composite body and panels made with vinylester resin
• Brushed look (scotchbrite and Sharkhide coated) 6061-T6 aluminum panels
• LED headlights and taillights
• 1-3/4” welded (single piece) rollbar, black powder coat
• Front and rear quick jacks (non-functional), black powder coat
• Windshield wind wings with mounted mirrors
• Tinted sun visors
• Paint TBD (Silvers and grays are favored)

Powertrain

• Ford Performance 3^rd generation Coyote crate engine (M-6007-M50C) with control pack (M-6017-M50B)
• Tremec TKX 5-speed transmission with .68 overdrive gear (TCET17765)
• Ford Mustang 3.55 differential, iron housing
• Quicktime RM-6080 bellhousing
• Ford Performance lightweight billet flywheel (M-6375-M50) and bolts (M-6379-C)
• Ford Performance 11” clutch (M-7560-T46) and pressure plate bolts (M-6397-B46)
• Tilton internal hydraulic clutch throw out bearing (60-6102) with Wilwood 13/16” master cylinder (260-10373)
• Ford Performance Mustang Boss 302 Alternator (M-8600-M50BALT)
• Ford Performance High-Torque Mini Starter (M-11000-C50A)
• Ford Performance High Load Roller Pilot Bearing (M-7600-C)
• Ford Oil Filter Nipple (AL3Z-6890-A)
• Moroso Oil Pan (20570), oil pickup (25477), and gasket (BR3Z-6710-A)
• Metco driveshaft safety loop

Suspension, Brakes, and Steering

• Front
  • LR Classics Wilwood manual 4-piston big brake kit with ¾” master cylinder and independent reservoir
  • Factory Five supplied upper/lower control arms and KONI coil-overs with black powder coated springs
  • Factory Five front sway bar
• Independent Rear Suspension
  • LR Classics Wilwood manual 4-piston big brake kit with ¾” master cylinder and independent reservoirFactory Five supplied upper/lower control arms, toe arms, and KONI coil-overs with black powder coated springs
  • Factory Five rear sway bar
• Steering
  • KRC Coyote power steering with bolt on reservoir (66302125) and ID:4 flow valve (25304000)

Wheels and Tires

• Front: Factory Five 15×8” Halibrand replica wheels, Cooper Cobra 235/60R15
• Rear: Factory Five 15×9” Halibrand replica wheels, Cooper Cobra 295/50R15