| Manufacturer: |
Factory Five Racing and me :-) |
| Model: |
65 Mk3 Roadster |
| Replica of: |
1965 Shelby 427 Cobra (approximately - many variants of the original AC/Shelby Cobra were built. This car most closely approximates the 427 version.) |
| Engine Overview: |
The engine is based on a 1960's Ford FE 427 side oiler used in the orignal 1965 427 Cobra. This is a modern version with all new parts, electronic fuel injection and other newer technologies. The only original Ford parts are the timing cover and harmonic damper sleeve/spacer. |
| Engine Details: |
- Displacement: 482 cubic inches (7.9 liters)
- Bore & Stroke: 4.25" X 4.25"
- Block: Robert Pond aluminum iron cylider liners. Cross bolt main bearings.
- Rotating Assembly: Scat forged steel crankshaft, forged H-beam connecting rods, forged Diamond pistons with full floating piston pins, balanced.
- Oil pump: Melling high volume
- Oil system: Aviad "T" pan, baffled w/trap doors, center sump & windage tray. External cooler, filter and Acusump.
- Camshaft: Comp Cams custom hydraulic roller grind by Keith Craft Racing. Advertised duration (I/E) 315/318° Lift (@ 1.7:1) .635"/.633" Duration @ .050" 248/252° Lobe separation: 112°
- Vavletrain: Crane hydraulic roller lifters, chrome-moly pushrods, Erson 1.7:1 roller rockers
- Fasteners: ARP
- Cylinder Heads: Edelbrock CNC ported by Keith Craft. Stainless steel valves, dual valve springs. Rocker oil flow restricted.
- Induction: TWM "stack" injection. 8 individual runners/throttles.
- Fuel Injection: Speed density type with RC Racing 550cc injectors
- Engine Management: Electromotive TEC GT
- Ignition: Distributorless Electromotive crankshaft triggered w/4 coils.
- Fuel System: Aeromotive A1000 electric pump, dual filters, baffled tank w/sump. -8 AN (1/2") supply, -6 AN return lines. Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
- Quick Time steel safety bellhousing
- March serpantine pulley system, 100A billet alternator, power steering pump
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| Chassis/Frame: |
Steel tube (round and square). Main frame rails are 4" .120" wall round tube |
| Suspension: |
Front: double wishbone independent, coil spring over custom Koni double adjustable shocks
Rear: 5-link Watts style live axle rear, coil spring over custom Koni double adjustable shocks |
| Transmission: |
5-speed manual Levy 9310 alloy T5 |
| Clutch: |
Quarter Master 8.5" dual disc button type |
| Brakes: |
Front: Wilwood 13" disk, 6-piston fixed caliper.
Rear: Wilwood 12.1" disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, drum-in-hat emergency
Other: dual Wilwood master cylinders with cockpit adjustable balance bar. Hurst line lock on front brake circuit. |
| Electrical: |
Littelfuse ISIS fully buffered, electronic system, fully programable, no relays. |
| Body: |
Fiberglass |
| Interior: |
Aluminum panel, sound insulation and carpet covered |
