Factory Five Racing Mk3 Roadster, Assembly Manual

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3. Heater wires
4. Air bag blue boxes and wires
5. Electronic seat and window controls.
6. Remote trunk release wires
Not only does this take weight out of the car, it gives additional room behind the dash. Look at the plugs
and compare them to a Chilton’s manual to make sure you are cutting the correct plug before actually
cutting.
TOOLS: Razor knife, electrical tape.
Brake Power Booster Push-rod
1. Remove the master cylinder from the power booster.
2. The power master cylinder assembly must be changed to manual for this kit. This simple
modification is done on many SCCA Mustangs for improved brake feel. In a 2,100 lb. car, the
feedback is fine and power brakes are not really necessary.
3. The brake push rod is on the cockpit side of the booster canister and must be removed for use.
4. To get the power booster push rod out of the housing, put cockpit side of the booster in a vise and
break the plastic end.
5. After separating the booster housing, pull the rod out. This rod will have an aluminum fitting attached
to it. In order to get it to release, heat the aluminum fitting with a torch and the rod will pop right out.
Power booster with the rod removed.
Driveshaft
Shortening a driveshaft is not for the “Do-it-yourselfer”. Take the driveshaft to a professional shop to
have it shortened to the drawing. If you don’t know of one, ask a local auto parts store or search the
yellow pages. See appendix A for the driveshaft diagram to provide the shop with written instructions.
Make sure your machine shop puts new U-joints on your shortened driveshaft and balances it (a pro does
this anyway). You should expect to pay about $100.
Engine Preparation