aps Member 1,505 Member For: 22y 6d Posted 22/06/04 01:07 AM Author Share Posted 22/06/04 01:07 AM Peter,I'm glad to hear the change in recommendation from APS with regards to rods.Nizpro's recommendation to me 8 months ago was that rods would be suspect from around 330-340rwkw, and I know of 2 other cars recently that have bent stock rods at these power levels.It's best that the consumer is aware of the risks.Some cars may well be OK, but the picture so far is that there is inconsistency in the quality of stock Ford factory components. Thanks,Brian G'day Brian, I would only recommend Billet connecting rods to those owners who are planning to exceed 330 to 340 RWkW's (manual trans power) and who plan to do circuit work frequently (club sprints).I have not seen a broken con rod to date in any APS phase II or III system that could be attributed to the stock Con rod strength.That said APS will definitely recommend Higher strength billet connecting rods in the phase IV system and if customers want to upgrade con rods in the T engine at lower than phase III power levels I can asssit them, Aps has some excellent high quality Con Rods in stock (better than australian made con rods). RegardsPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 22/06/04 04:30 AM Share Posted 22/06/04 04:30 AM Peter have any of your cars run at Willowbank yet either shops/clients? I'm sure they have but am not aware of times or mph.ScottyMate to be frank I don't really know...................most of my customers run at calder park and some have run at the New Sydney strip...............is there something unique about Willowbank? :lol: PeterAPS No it's just traditionally slower, as rednut99 will testify, she's up hill all the way. Not making excuses, just looking for a comparo.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aps Member 1,505 Member For: 22y 6d Posted 22/06/04 04:43 AM Author Share Posted 22/06/04 04:43 AM No it's just traditionally slower, as rednut99 will testify, she's up hill all the way. Not making excuses, just looking for a comparo.ScottyOK thanks for that I was not aware that this was the case, maybe some of the Brsibane based guys can post their times in the future, or just turn your T around and race back down the hill for a quicker time. :lol:PeterAPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aps Member 1,505 Member For: 22y 6d Posted 22/06/04 08:43 AM Author Share Posted 22/06/04 08:43 AM Hi Guys,We've just posted a number of pictures from the Brisbane show on the APS web site. Also scanned the dyno chart of the APS PHASE III (and a bit) from the Horsepower Heros competition.http://www.aps-xr6t.com/falcon/bris_show/bris_show.htmHope you enjoy it GeorgeAPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOT Member 1,201 Member For: 21y 8m 22d Location: Birkdale Posted 22/06/04 09:43 AM Share Posted 22/06/04 09:43 AM I can see myself in one of the photos! I am famous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 22y 16d Location: Toowoomba Posted 22/06/04 02:25 PM Share Posted 22/06/04 02:25 PM Peter have any of your cars run at Willowbank yet either shops/clients? I'm sure they have but am not aware of times or mph.ScottyMate to be frank I don't really know...................most of my customers run at calder park and some have run at the New Sydney strip...............is there something unique about Willowbank? :lol: PeterAPS yeah, it uphill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 23/06/04 02:26 AM Share Posted 23/06/04 02:26 AM No it's just traditionally slower, as rednut99 will testify, she's up hill all the way. Not making excuses, just looking for a comparo.ScottyOK thanks for that I was not aware that this was the case, maybe some of the Brsibane based guys can post their times in the future, or just turn your T around and race back down the hill for a quicker time. :lol:PeterAPS I'll post my time tomorrowScotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aps Member 1,505 Member For: 22y 6d Posted 23/06/04 06:49 AM Author Share Posted 23/06/04 06:49 AM yeah, it uphill You must be joking.........right............what idiot would build a drag strip with an incline? :lol: :lol: :lol: PeterAPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 22y 16d Location: Toowoomba Posted 23/06/04 02:51 PM Share Posted 23/06/04 02:51 PM yeah, it uphill You must be joking.........right............what idiot would build a drag strip with an incline? :lol: :lol: :lol: PeterAPS seriously it is, only ever so slightly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 23/06/04 09:06 PM Share Posted 23/06/04 09:06 PM yeah, it uphill You must be joking.........right............what idiot would build a drag strip with an incline? :lol: :lol: :lol: PeterAPS I guess it doesn't bother the group one cars but it knocks us little minows aroundScotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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