Rolocut Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 So, as many, or a few of you know, I have lost the Red car due to a freak accident back in may. Luckily/smart me, i insured the hell out of it. So I was a wanting to by a 96/97 cobra to do a quick truck motor coyote swap just for fun all winter, money was being put away to accompliush this. Needed to be black or white and clean and keep the red car as the killer. Well after the accident. I bought a 97 White Cobra Vert with a saleen kit. Nice car, I actually really enjoy convertibles after having one. The car needed a head gasket. Knowing i was going to buy another sn coupe to do a coyote build on, i knew i had a motor i could just swap over. So i bought one of my buddies 96 cobra coupes with 81k. Black So it didnt take long to Gut everything. Did my go to wolfe through floors and moly 6 point roll bar Ended up doing something different this time, Decided to paint the roll bar tubes out of the car, tape off the weld points and tig it all up in the car then just brush paint that area where the joints are. Ended up still coming out kind of like crap where i brushed it on. So i cant cut the floor without painting the whole bottom of the car. The crappy i phone doesnt do the paint justice because it cannot focus on black. Started sanding with 80 then down to 250 to prep it. A full wipe down, then 3 coats of UA. A few little things here that i didnt take pictures of that i did. I ended up cutting a boxing the rail to use stock evap lines, fuel lines and rear brake lines where it crosses over the through floor. The frame was crushed up pretty far on the drivers side so i ended up notching the through floor and pushing it up to grab fully. So, now on to the fun part, The engine bay. I did the typical scott rod panels and frame covers. The crazy stuff was when i cut the pinch weld off the firewall and smoothed the throttle cable hole. Smoothing the pinch weld was a pain in the ass. 3 layers of metal that get further apart as you cut them back more. So thin that you just burn through on the lowest setting. Cardboard and seam sealer lighting on fire under the dash and making it hard to weld to. good times. So these are not in order, but i used black primer, i think theres only one pic, (flat black). Then single stage UA, that came out pretty orange peeled but i did heavy so i could wet sand and put clear over the single stage for super gloss. Well now that the car is fully apart, time to put this pig togetherGas tank and rear end. Went with team z lower control am relocation brackets so the control arms are facing the right way. Cut off the quad shock brackets, Welded tubes, Eaton 31 spline, moser axles, 4.30's, Team z upper and lower control arms, Baer Rear two piece rotors On to the motor, This is an abbreviated very funny thing, but i cant explain it because i dont want it posted on the web. But i bought a 13 truck motor for the car with 8k miles from a junk yard. Ended up getting a 14 coyote motor with 28k from a buddy with a ported CJ manifold, Rev auto 5" cold air, Monoblade, CCS3 cams, Trick flow springs, TSS oil pump, CJ tensioners from him for this car. I added an ati balancer to top it off. This motor made 501 wheel tuned by rev auto in his MT82 14. Actually ended up putting this motor in my brothers car for mustang week since his sleeved block wasnt back yet. Smoothed the Cobra jet maniold, painted coil covers and cam covers. Added aero rails, I have yet to see a cleaner nicer looking coyote motor in a coyote or not. Used the Power by the hour kit, easy to install. Worst part was grinding down timing cover, needed to take alternator off twice to make sure it was down enough. Time for suspension and brake lines before motor goes in Went with a team z road race k member and a-arm set up. Kind of turned into a pain in the ass. The kooks headers were not even close to fitting with the k member braces. Also team z moves the steering rack up an inch to correct for bump steer, well the rack hit the swap pan pretty hard with normal rack mounts. Offset rack mounts and a hammer to the oil pan fixed this issue but it was not something i expected. So i ended up going with bbk headers which i was totally against and i had to dent a tube on drivers side for the max motorsports shaft to clear it. I think it still rubs just ever so slightly. Also kooks headers do not allow for the use of ac and i just was not having that. I still may go buy american racing headers and try them out once its all done just for piece of mind but i need to sell my kooks 1 7/8 first. motor in Car ended up getting a twin disk and a built up t56 So i decided to tuck all the hydrboost lines also decided to tuck the fuel regulator and heater core lines. I cut, welded and shortened the stock heater tubes to route the tubes under the intake manifold. of course i needed to mod the degas bottle Little custom rad mount there is a lot more but i could only take so many pics off facebook not in order before my head started spinning A little export and rear bumper and smoothed trunk lid porn before i go I am getting the Centers of the FX1 pro seats covered in the same red leather the match the rear. Not sure what wheels I am going to run yet. Here a few more motor pics as of yesterday, all plumed up minus ac and vacuum hose taken with a better camera Nikon S8100 over my iphone 6. Few interior shots too. Just a little fr500 steering wheel. Was New in box but i had to install it rather then pay more for a used one then I paid for this one ($330) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanter Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Holy shit!!! Nothing like fitting an entire project in one post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 very cool build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Exports galore! All black everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Most excellent project indeed! Welcome back to the game after your unfortunate accident. Any details on what/ how you smoothed the trunk? Can't really tell from the pics but is that the spoiler that was on the red car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I quit! Looks good brother! Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 well fuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I agree amazing build can't wait for it to be finished. I will no go look at my car in shame from this awesomeness haha.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabres Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I think my favorite part may be what I assume is custom bent brake lines, because I have never seen those before anywhere. You must have a ton of time in those, holy cow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I think my favorite part may be what I assume is custom bent brake lines, because I have never seen those before anywhere. You must have a ton of time in those, holy cow...Actually these did not take too long. Its the copper nickel line that does not kink when you bend it and its really soft. About double the price of regular brake line avail right at autozone. here is where i mounted the stock portioning valve. Most excellent project indeed! Welcome back to the game after your unfortunate accident. Any details on what/ how you smoothed the trunk? Can't really tell from the pics but is that the spoiler that was on the red car? Same truck and spoiler from red car. Rare early 94 larry shinoda spoiler. bondo glass under the bottom and top and smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTRacing91PGT Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Wow. This took no time at all! Beautiful work, amazing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 that's an amazing build already. the quality is top notch as always man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanter Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 What coolant overflow tank is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 What coolant overflow tank is that?Moroso 3v tank that i had to modify to fit my set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 any pics with the trunk open ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 any pics with the trunk open ?Not really, whats the interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeahloh95 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 i was just wondering if you smoothed the bottom of the trunk lid too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 i was just wondering if you smoothed the bottom of the trunk lid too ?Yeah, i had too, didnt want that line or crease there anywhere nor the option for it to vibrate and crack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 you finished in one post what has taken me years! and im no where close. that looks awesome, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Amo Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 All in one post? Rolocut: Drops mic and walks away. Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 That post made me tired just thinking of doing all that work, lol. That smoothed intake is the icing on the cake for sure. I've seen a couple guys do that with the CJ intake and it looks incredible. I feel your pain on the Team Z rack location, I ran into a bunch of clearance issues with mine. I'm gonna have to pull it back out of the car and notch/modify things to get everything where it needs to be. Can't wait to see what wheels you end up going with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 That post made me tired just thinking of doing all that work, lol. That smoothed intake is the icing on the cake for sure. I've seen a couple guys do that with the CJ intake and it looks incredible. I feel your pain on the Team Z rack location, I ran into a bunch of clearance issues with mine. I'm gonna have to pull it back out of the car and notch/modify things to get everything where it needs to be. Can't wait to see what wheels you end up going with Yeah i still cant believe team z. Everything on the car is from them. Just didnt like that. I actually had to cut the back of both ears on the top of the massive mounting pad for the motor mount. And needed to dent the header tube for the steering shaft and thats just on the bbk ones. The Kooks i could get drivers side in but would need to mod a tube but the passenger side not even one tube would sit flush on an exhaust port. So it was either spend 600 on materials and make my own headers or just spend 600 and bolt in the bbk ones and be done. Wheels... thats interesting. I have me enkeis still, i have these real fr500s that are near perfect on the car now. And or I may be calling True Forged to get a custom set up made in the spring. I need the car together so Steve and I can came up with a photo shop system. Almost thinking about some gold hardware or gold faces. thats 4-6 months out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Yeah i still cant believe team z. Everything on the car is from them. Just didnt like that. I actually had to cut the back of both ears on the top of the massive mounting pad for the motor mount. And needed to dent the header tube for the steering shaft and thats just on the bbk ones. The Kooks i could get drivers side in but would need to mod a tube but the passenger side not even one tube would sit flush on an exhaust port. So it was either spend 600 on materials and make my own headers or just spend 600 and bolt in the bbk ones and be done. Wheels... thats interesting. I have me enkeis still, i have these real fr500s that are near perfect on the car now. And or I may be calling True Forged to get a custom set up made in the spring. I need the car together so Steve and I can came up with a photo shop system. Almost thinking about some gold hardware or gold faces. thats 4-6 months out though. Granted I'm using an 03 rack which has very minor differences but my rack hits the gusseting underneath the motor mount plates like a mf'er. I notched them a bit with the k member in place but that was only enough to get the rack to juuuust fit. It needs a lot more massaging before I'll be happy with the fit. Very disappointed in the fit honestly but I guess it's still a good k member overall. I'm not sure if they intended for people to use manual racks or what. I think the Enkeis would look killer, but that's just because I love those wheels. The nice thing is with a black car, your options are pretty much unlimited as far as wheel color, finish, etc. You should buy Bryan's HRE's... those would look brutal on this car. Would need a mini tub but I think that's well within your capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Granted I'm using an 03 rack which has very minor differences but my rack hits the gusseting underneath the motor mount plates like a mf'er. I notched them a bit with the k member in place but that was only enough to get the rack to juuuust fit. It needs a lot more massaging before I'll be happy with the fit. Very disappointed in the fit honestly but I guess it's still a good k member overall. I'm not sure if they intended for people to use manual racks or what. I think the Enkeis would look killer, but that's just because I love those wheels. The nice thing is with a black car, your options are pretty much unlimited as far as wheel color, finish, etc. You should buy Bryan's HRE's... those would look brutal on this car. Would need a mini tub but I think that's well within your capabilities.I like the enkeis too, but its one of those things like ive already done it, kind of on to the next type of thing but they will get the nod for a little white. I however do not like bryans wheels, I feel a wheel needs to be bright expecially on a black car to get some contrast. Too many times do i see cars all blacked out looking cheap rather then classy. A white or yellow car would look best with bryans wheels. I also am not mini tubbing another car after doing the drag car. Kind of sucked and with how big of a tire i could fit with how hard i drive it. I wouldnt want to pay anymore then i already do for tires lol. 327 a piece is enough when you go through two sets a year. Not sure why team z would want a manual rack autocross car. Also i used to have a 03/04 rack but it got broken in my accident, ended up just using it as a core at autozone for a new stock replacement lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbscobravert Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Oh snap. Rebirth from the ashes of the red car build. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 can't believe i'm even saying this but that side profile pic with the legit fr500 wheels actually looks really good lol. mustang specific wheels always kinda bore me but maybe the lack of any wheel gap makes them look just right. never was into those enkei wheels. i think with a build like this however you'd be selling yourself a tad short not going with something more high end and i know you have good taste so you'd throw together a nasty wheel/tire combo. when's it gettin bagged tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 can't believe i'm even saying this but that side profile pic with the legit fr500 wheels actually looks really good lol. mustang specific wheels always kinda bore me but maybe the lack of any wheel gap makes them look just right. never was into those enkei wheels. i think with a build like this however you'd be selling yourself a tad short not going with something more high end and i know you have good taste so you'd throw together a nasty wheel/tire combo. when's it gettin bagged tho I completely agree with you on the actual fr500s loooking hot. Problem is, I drive my car, and idk if a 275 mickey will hook up. Guess theres one way to find out. These wheels are kind of just like my spares. I just have the enkeis from the red car. They will go on, for how long... yeah prob more then 6 months. Kind of one of those been there done that thing. I dont hate bags, but for the money and time i will just stick with coilovers for this car. Just want it to be done, then the quest for 10s on 18s will be happening in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabres Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Is there any chance you have any more pictures of your power steering lines at the booster, specifically of all of the fittings? Are you using a later model year booster or the stock 96 booster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9838stang Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I know who im talking to when i start my coyote swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan96GT Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Danggg...I had been following this build on Instagram but didn't realize you had a build thread. Such a sick build I know who im talking to when i start my coyote swap And yeah I plan on going this route as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White95 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 I know this car has progressed, let see some more @Rolocut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
