Factory Five Roadster 30K mile review

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All right here is a little different video. it has been a little over three year on the road and we have put close to 30,000 mile on this hot rod. this video will be a short talk about what is in my car. I will go over the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly. And how I feel about the first 30k. In the following video I will go in-depth into what needs fixing and what I am changing. Please leave some comments on questions you have and I will answer in the following videos.
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Video Rundown
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Meet Greg from 520 Speed works
00:30 - Factory Five 30,000 mile review
01:00 - Factory Five Body Paint Defects
03:00 - Factory Five Roadster Upgrades
03:22 - Dart 600HP 558TQ 427 Small Block Engine
03:56 - Billet upper and lower A Arms and QA1 Coil Over Shocks
04:14 - Cobra electrical charging issues
04:51 - Factory Five power steering issues
05:25 - Cooling system issues
06:00 - Dirt problems with a 30k Cobra
06:18 - FFR Gauge Issues
07:20 - Wheel seal leaking on the rear end axle
07:36 - Cobra ownership at 30K
08:07 - What not to do when building a Factory Five Roadster
09:36 - Daily driving a Factory Five 427 Cobra Roadster
12:00 - Best tires for me
12:55 - Things I need to change Electric power steering
13:40 - Heating system
14:00 - Stereo and music
14:42 - E Brake Issues want to upgrade to an E-Stopp
15:25 - Gas and pipe headers
16:10 - Brakes
16:30 - Factory Five Roadster Seat Belts
17:41 - 520 Speed Works Garage Updates
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@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone had a customer ask me to help disassemble a Corvette axle for their GTM figures you may like to check this video out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLthi85h0KjRZqM.html

@pipolebnene 2 жыл бұрын

I wish i could buy it from factory five already built with some miles and not pay much more than 40ish thousand. Finally someone that makes videos about this dream car. Even factory five videos are not that much what i would like to see

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Pepsicola, thanks for watching. if there is anything you would really like to see, let me know and I can make a video about it. Also there are quite a few used Factory Five Cobras out there in the 40k to 50k range.

@user-yt1zy3hc1d 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share with us

@calvin032370 Жыл бұрын

thank you for your service, the cobra is my dream car

@520speedworks6 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Calvin. They are a riot.

@headwinded1948 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I really do want to build one of these, so a longer term review is just what I've been looking for.

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this was helpful for you. If you have any questions please visit our website or give us a call.

@Metalcop5150 2 жыл бұрын

My 1989 Mustang is still rockin' the original throttle cable and it's on its second clutch cable in 32 years. My FFR Mark II was built with a 1988 Foxbody donor motor and runs OEM Ford throttle cable and clutch cable. Both with ZERO issues!! Nothing wrong with these cable driven components. If I ever swap out the trans, I will be installing a hydraulic clutch assembly, but it is absolutely not necessary. Love the videos!!

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Metalcop thanks for watching! You are absolutely correct it is not necessary. I just think that they are some of the best bang for the buck upgrades. I know people have good luck with cables but personally know two guy here in Tucson that had them brake in the first couple hundred miles. And way easier to install during the build than after. LoL.

@mcroadracer1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Glad your wife was there to keep you honest. 👍

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

ohhhhh she reminds me about all the things I screw up!!!!!

@Probe253 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Flyboy put a smile On this Army Dogs face Great video 👍

@xDivinitysCreaturex 9 ай бұрын

I like the CNC reservoirs. Also going with the same ebrake. Have to have ac/heat and at least a soft top here in rainy England. I thought about making reservoirs from Jack Daniels bottles, but not sure they can handle the pressure.

@davidbarnett7145 2 жыл бұрын

Great Viedo 👍 Thanks for all the insights on how to improve the stock Factory Five.

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, If you ever need questions or parts for a Factory Five please reach out to us.

@ryans3383 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! You are very passionate about your Cobra. Thanks for the video. I am looking for my next project car and it will be a Factory Five. I am also an AF veteran. Keep up the good work.

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan Thanks for your service. Also thanks for watching if you have any questions reach out through our website. I am happy to discuss anything.

@culbycars 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful color Sir love my green snake as well

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

NICE!!!! These cars just look soooo good it these bright greens check out our wrecked cobra build that car is neon orange.

@stu1944 2 жыл бұрын

I want a backdraft

@LanceisLawson Жыл бұрын

As far as wrecks go I don't think many Cobra owners have the skills to actually handle one.

@RalphButton 2 жыл бұрын

LoL you should see after a few hundred miles the stone chips... and cracks in the front end from scraping the body going into driveways and gas stations. Then the brass bushing on the doors wearing out.... BUT would not trade it for anything else! Way too many smiles per mile!

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Ralph yo are sooo right, I know you are the expert on the review of these cars. One I know I will never catch up to your mileage mark. What is it at now. But I know the first 30,000 was too much fun, I bet the next will 30,000 will be.

@keithwilder2741 Жыл бұрын

Looks great…. Chips are just the red badge of courage.

@MuShinnen 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to get my hands on a Mk4 Cobra kit, though I want to get the 427 hardtop from Totalheadturners. If you ended up building another one, would you still go 427 or would you go Coyote?

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

MuShinnen, I like the coyote as an engine package and have help install them in a few Cobra. But for me personally I will always install a pushrod motor in these cars. I am just not a big fan of the sound of the coyote puts out. I like the sound of a lumpy cam from this period style car. What I would do on a push rod motor is install a high-end EFI carb, like we did in our crashed cobra series.

@WMBRADWALDENMYER 10 ай бұрын

I have a F5 427 Windsor Shortblock Cobra, am considering EFI and power steering additions, any thoughts?? Also what kind of fuel / octane ?? Newbie here.

@520speedworks6 10 ай бұрын

Hey Brad, give me a call and we can talk in depth. Always fun the highest octane even with Efi. We like the sniper stealth series. And we sell an electric power steering kit. But you can call 520-800-6006.

@clipvue222 2 жыл бұрын

Have a question does factory five give you a vin and title if not how do you go about requiring one?

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

ClipVue, Factory Five sends you a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO). You take that to your local DMV and go through what ever your state or counties registration process. here in Arizona its super easy. Need a level 2 state DVM inspection, MSO and a written affidavit of where the parts cam from with receipts. There is a little more to it, but that the basics. Every state differs. Thanks for watching.

@Birdhuntingfool Жыл бұрын

Anyone have Dramamine?

@253speedgarage5 3 жыл бұрын

I’m running the FFR headers with Gas-N-Pipes. 8000 miles and no problem with the long tube headers. Agree the gas n pipes are awesome though. Have you dynoed to verify those HP numbers? Seems a bit high for a stroked 351.

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

That's great with the headers. I went with the Gas-N-Pipe headers because Georgie built ma a set that were 1 7/8" all the way to the header flange. All number were recorded when we tuned the motor on the dyno. Got multiple passes on paper to back it up. LOL

@AdamIsAdam 3 жыл бұрын

Can you both post vids of the Gas-N pipes? Mine are on order.

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

Here is another member who did this exact video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMyYf8-b2N_PqmQ.html

@THA2ND 2 жыл бұрын

I'm building a MKIV in Buckeye, AZ and have some questions on my build.

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Tha2nd email me at Greg@520speedworks.com and I will give you my number to call.

@todd5082 3 жыл бұрын

What did u do in the AF?

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

I retire in a few months so right now I am a Specialist section chief. But my primary job was Avionics on the A-10 and F-15E.

@TeddyRumble 8 күн бұрын

The venerable Warthog.@@520speedworks6

@BKMDano17 3 жыл бұрын

Who made those headers??

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

The headers were made buy Gas n Pipes. At gasn.com

@BKMDano17 3 жыл бұрын

@@520speedworks6 Thanks my first Cobra from FFR I put a 460. They offer BB kits but only up to 428😟 Been researching and they want a ton of money for welded pipes. FFR included mandrel bent pipes in the first kit! And they looked great. There's a guy on eBay selling a set for a grand which were designed for a 460 super performance application. Still quite a bit of money and I'm not sure they're going to fit! And I don't know which head they were designed for? Could be a tall port and it might not be. The seller doesn't know really what he's looking at. The only other option is to weld them up myself. I've seen many videos and I do have some welding experience but I hate to put a Frankenstein set of headers underneath my new car, yuck. Anyway I appreciate the link and we'll see what happens enjoying your videos by the way 👍

@BKMDano17 3 жыл бұрын

@@520speedworks6 that link doesn't work are you sure that's the correct address?

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed the dash www.gas-n.com

@ChatNoir443 3 жыл бұрын

What glider is that

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

Custom own design

@haig6877 2 жыл бұрын

How hard is it to drive one of these cars

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

I would not say they are hard to drive. You just have your head in the game. Because they can get very exciting very quick. Factory Fives are by far the safest and have the best performance out of all the replicas,

@TeddyRumble 8 күн бұрын

@@520speedworks6I'm interested in a slabside 298, but I'd take a Coyote.

@ChatNoir443 3 жыл бұрын

Tucson?

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@richp7457 Жыл бұрын

@520 Speedworks You live in a dusty border town, of course things are going to get very dirty! Also, it is much better for my mental state to consider the chips badges of honor instead of something that constantly needs my attention.

@glenndiorio8967 3 жыл бұрын

Huh? What you say? No cable? I got somethin' to say about that. I've used a stock clutch cable and throttle cable for 20+ years. One new cable each when I did a complete body-off job three years ago. Oh yeah, it has 83k miles on it so it gets driven. :) Get rid of that external fan alternator dude! Wicked! We need to talk. ;) Heater, heated seats and the iPod. Saaaawwheeeetttt! You aren't really gonna' put a soap box in it are you? :)

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn, Who knew my dislike of throttle cable would be suck a HOT topic!!!! LOL Nice 83K man i got alot miles to make up!!! No no soap box, but at least I didn't Put cup holders in it. ;)

@AdamIsAdam 3 жыл бұрын

@@520speedworks6 Cupholders are one of my most used item! (sunglasses, cell phone, ear plugs, sealed water bottles).

@520speedworks6 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamIsAdam I was just playin with Glenn. Cup holders are great add to these cars. There are times I wish I had installed them. I don't have the room with the way I did my tablet and my water bottle fits great behind the passenger seat.

@tollisonandrew2538 2 жыл бұрын

i bought a harley trike, i wish i would have done this instead. 4 wheels beter than 3, roll cage vs nothing at all, and seatbelts.

@520speedworks6 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we don't do motorcycles. But in the wrong state of mind these cars can be just as dangerous. Remember rubber side down.

@tollisonandrew2538 2 жыл бұрын

@@520speedworks6 its more of the drivers we have to share the road with. i quit riding cause traffic is just not looking for motorcycles

@oldguyobservations8724 8 ай бұрын

Dude, Really wanted to hear what you had to say but the shaking camera makes it unwatchable.

@researchcapt 2 жыл бұрын

I really wanted to watch your video but the camera was so shaky that I started getting sick and could not finish watching....sorry. You may want to get a separate person (your wife?) to do the camera work for your next video. Just trying to be helpful. :)

@520speedworks6 Жыл бұрын

David whenbyou film by yourself, there are time that it cant be helped. I alway try and give you guys the best shots. Daughter use to film. But see as KZfaq doesn't pay the bills she had to get a real job. Lol