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I am at the point of fitting my dash/plenum/spider. I wanted to make the dash removable and have found a few previous builds that have done so. However, it appears this was done when the plenum was molded to the dash, or if it was constructed of sheet metal under the cowl area. I don't see any...

I am trying to do some layout work for my build. I am awaiting delivery of a transaxle so don't have a piece of hardware to measure. Does anyone have any dimensions or drawings of the Porsche G96 transaxle? I have scoured the internet and keep drawing blanks. I can find pictures but no drawings...

Looking for ideas on how to store the windshield for my RCR GT40. The forum search found this one article: Does anyone have other suggestions. Paul

I don't have enough garage space for all my toys. Yea, it's a first-world problem. I store my Cobra in a rental unit that is not climate-controlled. I would like to have a little more protection than just the four walls. Has anyone ever used a 'dry bag' to seal your car from the environment...

Trying to sort out where to mount a remote water pump. I've searched the forums and there is some very helpful information but I am getting mixed inputs on whether the pump should be up front near the radiator or in the back by the engine. Is this a preference thing or is there valid reasoning...

Does anyone know the BMW (or other mfg's) models that used the Pierburg CWA400 and if it was controlled by PWM, LIN or some other variant by BMW? Seems Pierburg has thrown some wrenches into our sandbox. 1) The CWA400 no longer is controllable by PWM, since March, 2024. You can add a control...

I am studying different ways to incorporate a thermostat into an electric pump system. My location suggests that I include a heater in the build to allow me to cruise in some of the colder months. And for a heater to be effective, it needs to warm up quickly - thus the need for the thermostat...

Knowing that space inside the spline of an RCR is limited at best, I am curious if anyone has moved the rear brake line tee to the engine compartment so there is only one brake tube running through the spline? Also saves some material. What am I missing?

Prepping for my GT40, I currently have an enclosed trailer (8 x 16) which the car will fit into. But it does not have a side escape door. I think this will probably be a necessary modification. Does anyone have the height of the lower door edge from the ground? Preferably from an RCR GT40 MKI...

I am looking to become more familiar with the process of aligning the Ford Crankshaft with the transaxle input shaft. My background has been front engine, rear wheel drive and I know the importance of aligning the bellhousing with the crankshaft. The TKOs used in my cobras were very sensitive...

At the recent GT40 Renunion, Colton's green RCR Mk1 incorporated a second bulkhead or 'wing' to enclose & mount some of the hardware. His build dates back to before 2010 and included a rear mounted rollbar as was supplied then. They then filled outboard of it with a sheetmetal panel. This...

Looking at the original rear bulkhead window frame illustrated here in a couple of different posts, I see three mounting tabs: one on the bottom and one on each end. Everyone claims this is the original style - I don't have a copy of GT40P/1/2443 drawing to confirm or deny this. Looking at...

As I impatiently wait for my RCR GT40 to be built, I am trying to address some of the items that will come up during the build. One of those is the Hartwell-style latch used on the front and rear clips. To those who are in process or even completed, can you help me with some dimensions from the...

I have been researching the use of the Stanceparts air lift cups and their interference with the RCR frame side. A couple days ago, I found a post that showed a graphic and dimensions of the lower control arm, its pivot points and location of the shock pivot points. From my memory, I recall it...

Does anyone have pictures of the front coil-overs with the StanceParts AirLift installed on an RCR GT40? I am told by some they don't fit, I am told by others they have them and they work fine. Don't know if it may have been a singular build issue or if the builders had to make modifications to...

On the face of the Ford BOSS302 block is a 3/8-16 boss, located on the passenger side, below the cylinder head. Most all alternator mounts I've seen use the holes in the head to mount the alternator/bracketry. Any tips on what this boss was used for so I can search out the bracketry associated...

As I await the delivery of my RCR GT40, I am digging into the lessons others have learned/solved. I am researching the front end of a small block: water pump, alternator, A/C compressor. I see all the modern approaches but curious how it was done on the originals. I have not been able to locate...

As I read & search threads in anticipation of my build, I am running across all kinds of suggestions, changes, and Mods. One that caught my eye was the one by Paul Thon and also Rick Merz. They relocated the rollbar from the cockpit to behind the firewall. As I studied this, I've learned RCR...

Happy Birthday, Fran Hall Been doing research on this forum and learned today is a special day for you Paul Proefrock

I have a question for the brain trust - those who have or are using the Icengineworks modeling kit (or clone version) to generate their bundle of snakes exhaust. The Icengineworks kit is designed so that each adapter has a 1" centerline length with the idea you can match your exhaust tube...