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If using a 4.6L engine or donor parts newer than 1995 call and ask for the 4.6L Assembly Manual
This chapter deals with the donor parts needed in addition to the parts that we included with our kit.
Many people choose to use parts from a single Mustang donor. If you are not going to use a donor car but
choose to acquire parts separately, this section may still be useful. The complete list of parts required to
build the FFR Roadster is included in Appendix B of this manual. For specifications on the different year
cars, check out Appendix H.
Donor Parts and the Mustang 5.0
In 1987, the Mustang 5.0 started a modern muscle-car revolution. For slightly more than ten thousand
dollars the average Joe could pick up a brand new 225 hp car that weighed in at only about 3000 lbs. (in
LX trim). Since its introduction, virtually every enthusiast magazine has hailed the Mustang 5.0 as the
best speed bargain of the decade. It had performance numbers of six seconds 0-60 and a quarter mile time
in the 14's right off the showroom floor. This factory hot rod came with stainless tubular headers, a
terrific five speed transmission, a big 8.8 inch ring and pinion traction locking rear end, 11" front disc
brakes and much more... all standard! The Mustang 5.0 literally created a multi-billion dollar aftermarket
in less than five years because of the great bang for the buck that Ford was providing. From racetracks
and drag strips all across the country to street racers in every town, the Mustang 5.0 has earned a faithful
following for its high performance, reliability, and affordability. Many who have owned or driven
Mustang 5.0's feel that the car is the rightful heir to the legacy of the original high performance 289
Mustangs of the 60's.
We saw the Mustang as more than just the functionally perfect donor car. It is truly the spiritual successor
to the factory muscle Fords of the 60's. The 289 block that beat Ferrari in 1965 still beats strong in each
Factory Five Roadster. The lightweight small block with modern computer controls is one of the keys to
our well-balanced replica. Our design bridges the gap between yesterday and today. Our kit delivers the
precise handling of a racecar along with the mechanical reliability of a modern Mustang without
compromising vintage period authentic looks.
Donor Part Selection Tips
The following are a few tips we've picked up over the years when dealing with used parts. In addition to
the parts that come with the kit, you have to provide the running gear and some other parts that can be
taken directly off a modern Mustang 5.0. This section deals with those donor parts. If you are getting
parts from a different source, please refer to the last section in this chapter, "Not using a Donor"
The Factory Five Roadster kit is designed to use parts from the 1987-2004 Mustang. You can use many
of the same parts from earlier and later model Mustangs but there are some differences. For example,
before 1987 the Mustang used smaller components such as 10" front brakes, 7.5" rear-ends, and the
engines produced less horsepower. Likewise, the 1994 and later SN95 models have many shared parts but
there are some important differences. If you choose to use older or newer donor parts, call the FFR tech
department and ask about what specific parts you can use. Check out Appendix B.
If you go to a salvage yard for parts, the donor parts list will help you check to see that you have procured
all the required parts in order to avoid a return trip. Try to get everything you need before you pay and
leave. We've found that the average parts yard doesn't exactly serve as a model of modern customer
service philosophy.
Ford made over a million Mustangs so the availability of complete running, non-
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