Fuel injected, independent rear suspension, Boss 302, all new parts

1965 Shelby Cobra Factory Five customized with multiple options Additional Info:

This outstanding professionally hand-built Shelby (AC) Cobra combines museum quality new construction with the practicality of a daily driver. This is a Factory Five chassis and body that has been customized and constructed by Kriss Motors featuring a powerful fuel-injected V8 matched with an ultra-smooth independent front and rear suspension. Added bonus: removable driver and passenger roll bars with head rests for quick street-to-track conversion.

Licensed as a 1965 antique in Florida, this Cobra blends together period-correct details with modern improvements like electronic fuel ignition. Everything is fully tested and complete in every respect.

As the sole reference car used to develop the popular Mk4Build.com web site for Factory Five Racing Mk3 models, this re-creation of the 1965 original represents the highest standards of custom, purpose-built specialty automobiles.

ALL NEW PARTS! Exceptional body work with rounded edges, professional fitment, period-correct Halibrand 17” spinner racing wheels, chrome bumpers. Beautiful finish and trim throughout the cockpit with leather seats and door panels.

Plush black Bentley carpets, generous sound and heat insulation, custom head rests that attach to both driver and passenger roll bars, as well as a super-smooth independent rear suspension provide safety and comfort for long drives.

Experience the raw power of the Ford Racing Boss 302 engine engineered with electronic fuel injection that mirrors the vintage look under the hood by retaining the classic 1960s chromed air filter.

Many beautiful details like the chrome underside finish of the front hood! Absolutely mint condition.

Specifications

Vehicle

• 2460 lbs. curb weight (approximate)
• front/rear distribution 46.9/53.1%
• wheelbase 90”
• overall length 158”
• front track 58.5”
• rear track 58.5”
• overall height 48.0”
• overall width 70.5”
• ground clearance 4.50” front, 4.75” rear at full curb weight
• fuel capacity 15 gallons, pro forma 255 to 300 mile range per tank
• fuel sending unit and fuel pump access panels in trunk
• VIN plate on driver side cross brace

Exterior

• Aston LeMans style polished aluminum fuel cap
• British Racing Green with matching Finish Line side louvers
• dual roll bars, POR-15 durable black finish, Russ Thompson trim rings
• Breeze trunk hinge system, prop rod, and trunk lock
• FFR hood hinge system, Breeze prop rod, and dual hood locks
• rolled edges, fender edges, widened tail light platforms, precision fit
• period-correct separate bolt-on hood scoop
• black side pipes with chrome heat shields
• chrome over-rider bumpers front and rear (can be easily swapped for quick jacks)
• DOT-approved vintage headlight assemblies with halogen lamps, WeatherPak connectors
• British style front amber turn signals, and red rear taillights, WeatherPak connectors
• period-correct 427 side and Cobra nose/deck badges
• brake duct and oil cooler aluminum mesh screens
• custom radiator cowling

Engine

• Ford Racing BOSS 302 M-6007-X302E, 302 cubic inch 4-bolt main block
• 340 hp @ 5500 RPM, peak torque @ 2,500 RPM
• 9.0:1 compression ratio (nominal), Mahle forged pistons
• forged steel connecting rods and crankshaft
• hydraulic roller camshaft M-6250-E303, 0.498” lift intake and exhaust
• double roller timing chain set M-6268-A302
• Hi-Po SFI approved harmonic damper
• Ford Racing aluminum GT-40 cylinder heads M-6049-X306
• ARP cylinder head bolts
• roller rocker arms M-6564-B351, valve covers M-6582-BOSS302
• fuel pump eccentric M-6287-B302
• reverse rotation water pump
• SFI billet steel flywheel with dowel pins pre-installed M-6375-D302
• Canton racing oil pan with rear sump trap doors
• screw-in freeze plugs
• front cross-over lifter oiling for high RPM valve train capability
• 1.4Kw mini starter

Suspension, brakes, steering

• independent front and rear suspension, adjustable control arm
• Koni coil-over shocks with ride height adjustment sleeve
• ground clearance 4.50” front, 4.75” rear at curb weight (full fuel tank, 2 passengers)
• FFR coil springs, 500 lb front, 750 lb rear
• Ford Mustang GT twin piston calipers with 11” front 5-lug vented rotors (1994 style)
• Ford Cobra rear calipers with 11.65” 5-lug vented rotors (1994-98 style)
• Wilwood 0.75” bore dual master brake cylinders
• front/rear balance bar brake adjustment, removable access cover on foot box
• dual remote fluid reservoirs with convenient hood access
• 15:1 manual steering rack
• front alignment
  • -1.00° camber ± 0.10
  • 5.0° ± 0.8° caster
  • 1/16” (.25° ± 0.05°) total toe in
• rear alignment
  • -1.00° camber ± 0.30
  • 1/16” (.25° ± 0.10°) total toe in
  • caster not adjustable in rear

Interior

• vintage leather seats with Breeze adjustable tilt mount
• period-correct door latches and leather check straps, leather door panels
• upgraded Bentley black carpet with edging, driver floor and side scuff pads
• full cockpit and trunk sound, vibration, and heat insulation
• adjustable fresh air vents
• stainless shifter handle, shift knob, boot, polished ring
• wipers, two-speed; dual horns
• left and right indicator lights, high beam indicator light, check engine light
• dual roll bars with Breeze circular head rests
• Wilwood pedal box; adjustable, non-skid accelerator pedal
• battery cutoff switch with keep-alive memory fuse
• vintage windscreen, tinted with Whitby custom side bars; DOT safety glass compliant
• windscreen-mounted mirrors, rear and driver side; left and right wind wings
• Lokar handbrake mounted driver side of transmission tunnel
• vintage wood and aluminum 14” steering wheel, impact-design column
• Russ Thompson steering column self-cancel turn signal with high beam/flasher
• 12-volt under-dash recessed accessory plug
• vintage all-electronic gauges

Wheels, tires

• Team III Halibrand wheels, 17×8” front, 17×10.5” rear, with spinners
• Sumitomo HRT Z tires, 245/45 R 17 front, 315/35 R 17 rear
• AC Interiors wheel well liners, front and rear
• tire pressure 26 PSI front, 24 PSI rear

Drivetrain

• T5 M-7003-Z 5-speed manual transmission with short throw shifter
• gear ratios: 1st 2.95; 2nd 1.94; 3rd 1.34; 4th 1.00; 5th 0.63
• double moly 2nd speed, 3rd speed and countershaft cluster gears
• carbon fiber 3-4 blocker rings
• 1.0625” diameter 10 spline input shaft, 28 spline output shaft
• 7-tooth speedometer drive gear; Cobra-style pocket bearing
• steel input bearing retainer
• limited slip powder coated differential, 3.55:1 final gear ratio
• Mustang HD clutch M-7560-C302N 10.5 inch single disc

Electronic management

• Mass-Flo electronic fuel injection
• EFI single plane intake manifold, integrated injector bungs
• Mallory distributor, TFI mount, EFI Ford 302, HEI cap style, Series 79 (797040-002)
• NAPA MP711 pickup
• Aeromotive fuel regulator, 40 psi operating pressure
• computer-controlled radiator fan, fuel pump
• self-test connector for diagnosis codes, under dash passenger side
• BBK 4-into-4 exhaust headers with welded oxygen bungs and sensors

Electrical

• separate fuse boxes for EFI and main harness
• 3G, 95-amp alternator
• 100 amp mega-fuse for alternator connection
• multiple grounds for horn, radiator fan, lights, fuel pump, wipers, computer case
• WeatherPack connectors on all body-mounted lighting
• engine bay-mounted Breeze battery box
• Optima 51R deep cycle battery (yellow top)

Construction

• tubular powder coated space frame with integral backbone
• 3-point roll cage, structurally mounted 2” DOM tubing
• aluminum paneling — .040” thickness, alloy 6061-T6
• sub-structure riveted and bonded to frame with silicon
• hand-laid vinylester composite body
• molded liners for hood, doors and trunk, D-shaped edge seals
• full cockpit and trunk heat, fire, and sound insulation
• upgraded Bentley black carpet, cockpit and trunk, with edging

Safety

• Simpson harness restraint 5-point system with floor mounted anti-submarine strap
• driver and passenger roll bars with Breeze circular head rests
• cockpit fire extinguisher
• dedicated front and rear brake master cylinders with balance bar adjustment
• inertia switch, behind dash on passenger side, neutral safety switch
• heat shields on side exhaust pipes
• DOT-approved windshield and exterior lighting, emergency flasher, dual speed wipers

Extras

• car cover
• AC Cobra tool roll
• tonneau cover, black
• above items fit in truck easily
• extra Hawk brake pads