Factory Five MK4 Challenge: Project FFR Cobra Jet Challenge

Project Spec Sheet
Engine: 625hp Coyote 5.1, InnoV8 ITBs
Electronics: AEM Infinity & AQ-1, Ron Francis, Racepak IQ3
Brakes: Baer 6P 6-Piston Brakes, Tilton Braking
Wheels & Tires: CCW 18x9.5 front, 18x11 rear, Toyo Tires
Paint and Body: Sherwin-Williams paint, painted by 3rd Gear Garage
Suspension & Rearend: Moser rear w/ Baer floater, KONI coilovers
The basis of the project is Factory Five‘s proven MK4 Challenge series car and we optioned Street Completion package to make it road worthy. This way we can drive to the track, compete, and drive home. Our Factory Five Cobra Jet Challenge project will be built in a home garage and will be highly documented; every time we work on the car we will update you with our progress. In addition, there will be full tech articles on the larger portions of the build.
The engine is where the Cobra Jet portion of the project name comes to play. Last year we built a Coyote engine that was based closely of Ford Racing’s naturally aspirated Cobra Jet engine program, producing 624.9 hp and 462.3 lb-ft of torque – on a conservative 12:1 compression ratio. Stayed tuned as this will not be your everyday Cobra kit car build.
Project Articles
Tim McAmis Tube Protectors Keep Roll Cages Neat
It's easy to scratch your roll cage in high trafficked areas. Tim McAmis fixes this problem with their show quality carbon fiber tube protectors.Read More
Project FFR Cobra Jet: Ron Francis Wiring Delivers Electrical Power
Project FFR Cobra Jet Challenge also required some wiring be done, and Ron Francis Wiring provided the harness and fuse box for this build. But we went a step further, and called on 5523 Motorsports to help out.Read More
High Tech and Lightweight Stereo With Clarion
12 pounds and a few square feet was worth the real estate was worth it to make sure we had a functioning stereo in our Factory Five project. Check out the details inside.Read More
Modern Lighting Upgrades For Factory Five Roadsters
We modernized the lighting on our Factory Five Cobra Jet Challenge project car to help appease to a younger generation of vehicle builders. Inside we discuss our reasonings behind the designs. Read More
Build Updates: Our Factory Five Cobra Jet Challenge Project Car
We introduce our new Project Car: Cobra Jet Challenge - a Factory Five MK IV Challenge car with a street completion package. Backed by a 625 hp+ Coyote, this won't be your daddy's blue and white Cobra project.Read More
A Simple, Feature-Packed Interior For Project Cobra Jet Challenge
Project Cobra Jet Challenge has been a long time coming, and with its welcoming debut at the 2015 SEMA Show, we thought we'd do a recap of the simple, yet technology-packed interior.Read More
Making Space With The Moroso Remote Oil Filter Kit
With space in the Cobra's engine bay a sought-after commodity, we used Moroso's remote oil filter kit to relocate the filter to a more accessible spot - and we did a few upgrades along the way.Read More
Tankin’ It With Moroso: Our FFR Cobra Gets A Set Of Billet Tanks
Our Factory Five Cobra gets an oiling system upgrade, along with a number of aluminum fluid tanks that provide a great look under the hood and added durability for the rigors of the track.Read More
SEMA 2015: Project Cobra Jet Challenge Debuts in the Toyo Treadpass
We are happy to debut our first SEMA project vehicle - Project: Cobra Jet Challenge, or 626 horsepower Factory Five Challenge car. Learn more about the build inside.Read More
What You Need To Know About Differential And Transmission Coolers
For the road course workouts we have planned for the Factory Five Cobra Challenge we're going to need some serious cooling - not just for the motor, but the transmission and rear end as well.Read More
