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Wow, that really sucks. Its one thing if you can't get an engine for your project car, its another if its your DD and you need it to make a living.

Gen 4X coming in the summer with a single throttle body, for better fitment.

​@@Lesterman_1 Thanks for that update.

@@Walton_Racing Ford Motor Company is finally starting to listen! 👍

Sorry, I didn't mean for it to come off so vague, but they aren't sharing a lot. I just pinned an update, but basically Ford can't build the Gen3 because they can't get a hold of one of the parts to build them. They didn't share with me which part, but they did say they plan to have a limited number released eventually, but could not provide a timetable on when. I've seen ZERO reporting on this situation, so hopefully more people talking about it will help get some answers.

Lol, you caught us 😂🤣😂🤣

That man buys engines like groceries, lol.

To each their own. As long as you like it, that's all that matters.

Is that you Westen?

@@Walton_Racing no I’m a diesel mechanic tho

I'm sure you're loving his Mustang Cummins swap.

@@Walton_Racing I do however right now there is only one other vehicle on TH-cam that has a billet 6.7l

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Lol 😂🤣😂

Sounds like you have a fun project ahead of you! So the shortage is specifically for the base Gen 3. I reached out to Ford and it is due to a part unavailability (wouldn't tell me which part), so they can't build them until that part becomes available again. They do plan to have a limited number available eventually, but they don't have a timetable. The Gen 4 is out now, and there is typically a gradual transition when a previous generation is sunset. That transition window could be shortened this time around if it takes a while for that line to get back up. As for the FFR folks, there are people talking about Gen 4's in their 65 Coupe or Roadster, but I haven't seen anyone try it yet. It looks like fitting the dual throttle bodies/intakes will be the biggest challenge.

Good eye, it is indeed.

Thanks, good catch, but in this case since the bolt head and nut face have the same diameter and the contact surfaces are the same, giving the same coefficient of friction, would it matter?

@@Walton_Racing Its the resistance inside the shaft area of the bolt (where it goes thru the bushing) that will affect the torque readings, despite the head size itself being the same. Every once in a while this is unavoidable on certain vehicles, due to difficult access points, but putting the torque wrench on the bolt head and not the nut can result in torque readings being artificially higher than what they actually are. Basically, you can under-torque the fastener.

That makes sense, thanks for the conversation and the words of wisdom.

@@Walton_Racing Welcome! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build. My dream is to build one of these, some day.

Thanks Randall! I had some voiceover explaining that mod but I forgot to include it, so I’ll explain it here. The stock filler tube isn’t long enough/shaped right to get from the filler cap to the tank, so you combine the 2 pieces we cut with a rubber filler tube (which also has to be modified) and you hose clamp them all together. We’ll make sure to show that when its time to assemble.

@@Walton_Racing Thank you! I'm considering purchasing & building a FFR Type 65 coupe in a few years, so I'm watching all the assembly videos I can find. I'm trying to figure out if my mechanical skills [took auto shop & engine rebuilding in both high school and college] are enough for me to actually complete this project. Have to admit, the modifications & fabrications in your videos look a bit daunting to an amateur such as myself.

You can absolutely run a 302 and will have more room to work with than you would with the Coyote. Our build theme is a modern take on a classic design, which is why we went with that engine.

Thanks Thomas! Just watched your door video, I bet you’re itching to get her on the road!

@Walton_Racing soon, I hope. Need to get the hood on, then lights and a couple other things and I'm going to try to get her titled and registered. Then actually finish her over the winters.

Thanks! We have links to all the artists in the video descriptions if you want to check them out.

Thanks Aaron! We don’t have a list ourselves, but if you go on the Factory Five forums, others have some posted.

Thanks for the feedback. Maybe it will help someone reading this in the future.

Thanks for the sub and good luck on the build!

Thanks for checking in! We took a little break for the easter holiday, so we’ll probably have another episode in the next week or so. It will feature updates to our shop and the fuel tank install.

Thank you! I just wanted to let you guys know your videos are great! I was unsure if I was capable of undertaking such a feat but watching you guys has motivated me to take on this challenge ! Looking forward to your entire build series.

@@mr.rajikon3911 We really appreciate that! This project is like anything in life. There will be ups and downs and there will be challenges to overcome, but you have a great community of builders and a great company in Factory Five that will help you along the way.

That would be a good question for Karen Salvaggio. She's been racing a Coupe she built a few years ago with this IRS configuration. She also helped put together the drivetrain package we bought from Summit.

Great question. The Ford rear hubs come with metric studs (14mm x 1.50) and the front hubs from Factory Five come with SAE studs (1/2-20). Technically we could have left them on, but that would mean we would need a different set of lug nuts for the fronts and rears and that would be a pain to remember.

Ouch, 5 hours is brutal! I'm sure it felt awesome once that last bolt went in.

Yeah, brutal is the word, but I got my VIN number yesterday, and started the engine for the first time last Saturday... That felt even better. I need to redo all the wiring work, I am not happy with the current status, so I got a relay box, and need to set up a Daytime Running Light, because Canada. Next finish the touch up around the engine, like coolant, filling the AC, already did the power steering, need to recheck the hydraulic clutch (must have air in the lines) Then I am about to start setting the body, and body work will begin, also interior... A long long road, but it's so rewarding

Shame I can't type so well ! Film and Television production and God, somebody stop me ! Al

Al, thanks for the love from NZ! Believe it or not, we're pretty green when it comes to film production, so we are learning the ropes on lighting/rigs/sound/filters etc. People don't believe we filmed these first three videos with an iPhone15 Pro, which just goes to show the huge advances in smart phone tech. We're playing around with some new gear, including a Sony FX30 we just built, so we're hoping to bring improvements to future videos as we learn and grow these skills. We really appreciate the kind words, especially from you industry folks! We're familiar with Jim Price's Superformance, who own licenses for the Cobra, Daytona, and GT40. They build beautiful cars for sure, but we really wanted to be able to say we built a car from "scratch", so a Turn Key Minus (TKM) wasn't an option for us. Cheers to all the Kiwis in motorsport! Chris started getting into F1 when Hartley was driving with Toro Rosso.

Thanks! Just checked out the builds and the new shop. Looks good! I bet you're ready to get some tools in there and start working!

Thanks for the kind words on our production! Its still hard to believe that we shot it on an iPhone 15. We'll have some fun new things to try out soon, so we hope to provide even better content in the future!

Thanks John, we appreciate it! Good luck with the bodywork!

Wow, thank you so much for this comment! All three of us (and dad when he finally makes it in a video) have full-time jobs on top of running this channel, so to hear people say things like this motivates us to keep going. Thanks again for the support!

Thanks Andrew! We're glad that you are enjoying our build so far and we really appreciate the support. It means a lot!

This is the complete kit, plus some extras (Wilwood brakes, optional Mustang IRS, power steering kit, some Coupe R parts, etc.)

This is the complete kit, plus some extras (Wilwood brakes, optional Mustang IRS, power steering kit, some Coupe R parts, etc.)

@@Walton_Racing thank you so much, love the content! I will be using it to guide my own project that I'll be doing

Chris went to school there. We’re in the DMV. Go Pirates!

Thanks David!

Hey John, thanks for the kind words and congrats on the progress of your build! We really appreciate the quote “One bite at a time” because it is the philosophy we follow with our build. I believe there are some out there that are interested in building one of these cars, but hesitate because the feel like they might get overwhelmed. *To those reading this and thinking about building one of these cars: My brothers, dad, and I have 0 experience building cars, ZERO. Sure we have a good foundation of mechanical knowledge, but anyone willing to put the time and effort in can do this. Plus there is a great community of builders and a supportive company in Factory Five to learn from. You can do this!* As far as visitors to the shop, we’re not quite ready yet, as we’re still working on the construction of our space. This is something we’ll think about offering in the future.

I had the pleasure of meeting Thomas at his shop (Oak Hollow Garage); he and I were on pace with one another with our respective projects. I had originally ordered a Blue Point 347 like what Thomas put into his Coupe, but things happened long before I got my motor from Blue Print and I wound up with a Coyote. A California builder has a fantastic series of youtube videos under this name: Cobra Daytona Build. Yup - he should have named his channel Coupe Daytona Build, but oh well. I'm completing my project in Virginia. You guys are welcome to stop by if you are ever nearby. JDW

Thanks John! We appreciate the support and congrats on the progress you’ve made! It keeps us motivated when we hear our videos are helping folks or adding to the excitement of their own builds. We are located on the east coast in the DMV area.

I'm half way between Richmond & Norfolk. JDW

Thanks! Awesome to hear your kit is almost ready. Delivery day is a great experience!

We are!

Thanks Thomas! We really appreciate all the hard work you’ve put into the videos sharing your build, as we regularly watch them to prepare for that step. I don’t want to spoil it, but keep an eye out for episode 2!

This is the complete kit plus some parts from the R. We decided not to go full R because we want to drive it on the street and didn’t think the DMV would be too keen on the extra bracing across the windscreen. Good luck on acquiring your kit! This is a great community of builders and our experience with Factory Five has been awesome.

It is a satisfying sound indeed!😂🤣

We are on the east coast.