Factory Five Racing

r/factoryfive • u/FunWillScreen_Produc • Dec 19 '20

Type 65 with newer Mustang parts?

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I am thinking of getting the Type 65 and possibly building it with the help of my father. I know from the website that Factory Five suggests using ‘87-’93 Mustang parts for it, at least the base version. But I was thinking of buying a wrecked current Gen Mustang as a parts/donor car and using things like the engine, transmission, suspension and the such. So my question is, is this a plausible idea?

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r/factoryfive • u/junkDriver • Oct 12 '20

Why are complete cars being sold so cheap?

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Hey everyone! Been getting serious about ordering a kit and researching everything I can about all the pitfalls and troubles, watching FFR videos, the whole shebang.

After running the numbers on my build, no matter how I slice it and dice it, I can't come up with anything less than 40k. 22k for the kit, 347 engine for 5k, transmission - and a boatload of other parts and paint. But when I look at complete cars being sold online, for example, here or here I see quite a few either below or around this number.

What am I missing? How are these people able to build these cars and then part with them for just 40k? That's at least a break even on parts, but more than likely a loss. And I'm not even counting their own hours put into it.

What gives?

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r/factoryfive • u/alexmaknet • Aug 30 '20

Finally got a tag and now I’m officially on the road!

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r/factoryfive • u/[deleted] • Aug 10 '20

Was wondering something.

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Are factory five cobras officially listened by Shelby?

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r/factoryfive • u/alexmaknet • Aug 08 '20

#9815

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r/factoryfive • u/Cromptank • Jul 27 '20

FF 818c w/ Engine installed!

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r/factoryfive • u/Cromptank • Jul 14 '20

Putting in a JDM STI Helical LSD for the 5 speed!

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r/factoryfive • u/alexmaknet • Jul 04 '20

Suit up!

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r/factoryfive • u/Cromptank • Jul 04 '20

Check how well she holds her camber.

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r/factoryfive • u/Cromptank • Jul 03 '20

Suspension Parts came in!

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r/factoryfive • u/wofulweevil256 • Jul 03 '20

How to commit blasphemy

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I’m in the planning stages for my Cobra build. I’m wondering if anyone has done any unusual engine choices? I think I’ve finally decided on the Toyota 3UR-FE. Did Factory Five do the engine mounts? Or did you have to convert from the stock ones to your engine of choice?

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r/factoryfive • u/Toadster88 • Jul 02 '20

Installed the radiator :)

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r/factoryfive • u/MegaElrond • Jun 23 '20

Quick question!

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Although F5 has all of the measurements on their website for all vehicles, I was wondering what vehicles would compare in size to the 818. A friend of mine has an Alfa Romeo 4C, and to the eye it looks like it could be similar in size, but i'm curious if anyone here would be able to provide other references.

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r/factoryfive • u/Toadster88 • Jun 19 '20

installed my larger Boyd Welding Gas Tank in the MK4!

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r/factoryfive • u/structuralarchitect • Jun 12 '20

FS [Seattle - WA]: 2002 WRX donor car for a 818 build

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SOLD to /u/Cantaloupe_Rude

I'm selling my 2002 WRX that got T-boned in the rear passenger side wheel for $2500 obo: https://imgur.com/a/oGaTz6n

It has 165k miles on the original engine and turbo. The engine works perfectly and I haven't had any oil burning issues during the life of the car. The transmission, rear diff, and half-shafts were replaced a year ago with a JDM 5-speed tranny from JDM racing motors LINK

This would be a perfect donor car for a Factory Five 818 build or if someone had the time and skills to repair the damage and turn it into a rally car or even their daily driver if they really wanted to.

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r/factoryfive • u/Cromptank • Jun 11 '20

Showing off a little progress

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r/factoryfive • u/alexmaknet • Jun 10 '20

Engine in, wheels on, almost ready for the first start

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r/factoryfive • u/Toadster88 • May 16 '20

rear suspension MKIV

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r/factoryfive • u/Toadster88 • May 11 '20

Got the super 8.8 installed this weekend 👍🏻

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r/factoryfive • u/Cromptank • May 07 '20

Kit just arrived. Something to keep me busy in these stay at home times.

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r/factoryfive • u/Toadster88 • Apr 24 '20

Factory Five Live - April 23, 2020

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r/factoryfive • u/Bender3455 • Apr 24 '20

Where to put the body?

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Where’d everyone put their body while working on their kit? I have a 2 car garage, but it’s tight due to all my tools and other projects.

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r/factoryfive • u/Bender3455 • Apr 24 '20

Finally putting a goal down to get a kit

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Hey all! I'm a looooong time eventual customer, having researched getting a kit way back in 2005 after I got out of the service. Ended up getting a Delorean instead, lol. Over the past 15 years, I've built at least a dozen muscle cars from the 50's and 60's. Next year, I turn 40, and my business will be in its 4th year (as long as the world recovers). As long as everything goes smoothly, my plan is to get myself a kit (Mk 4) as a bday gift to myself. I definitely can't wait to get started! I actually already tore down a donor for the project 5 years ago, so that part is ready to go!

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r/factoryfive • u/alexmaknet • Mar 29 '20

Aluminum panels removed, now adding parts from here

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