ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 21y 9m 23d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 09/08/04 12:33 AM Share Posted 09/08/04 12:33 AM My understanding is that it takes about 4 hours for TWO people to fit the springs and you require a specific tool. 2.5 hours, unless you get stuck on the back one. IN 3 & 1/4 hours we fitted mine plus the injectors & new in-tank pump. This included 30 minute search around the cross member looking for a injector clip.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 21y 11m 22d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 09/08/04 02:24 AM Share Posted 09/08/04 02:24 AM hmmm, fair enough...Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 16d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 09/08/04 02:43 AM Share Posted 09/08/04 02:43 AM My understanding is that it takes about 4 hours for TWO people to fit the springs and you require a specific tool.2.5 hours, unless you get stuck on the back one. IN 3 & 1/4 hours we fitted mine plus the injectors & new in-tank pump. This included 30 minute search around the cross member looking for a injector clip.Scotty So, at a $880 fixed price it could be a nice money earner for someone who has the tool, and I had heard that APS had the job down to 2 hours with 2 people... if you do a job enough times you can get very quick at it.I think a lot of people are doing this that don't need it done. I haven't heard of anyone yet damaging an engine because of a soft valve spring. Also I've witnessed a mushy valve spring situation, and it did not cause a problem.... maybe if it happens once then apply the fix. Ford have been applying spring upgrades over the past 18 months, and you'd expect by now that they are getting closer to a better quality.We've been conditioned to think that it is a mandatory upgrade.However, I'll qualify that by saying IHMO it should be done for anything over 280rwks, based on what I've seen.If you think you feel more comfortable by having the springs replaced then have it done.My thoughts.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 09/08/04 12:44 PM Share Posted 09/08/04 12:44 PM BrianWhilst I am only running 273 rwkw I was happy to have the valve springs done for my own POM. That said if I was having them done now I think there is a case to screw harder on the price given improved efficiency due to the "rare as rocking horse Sh#t" tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 16d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 09/08/04 01:35 PM Share Posted 09/08/04 01:35 PM You are close to that 280rwkw estimate, so no issues there for POM.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6_ED Member 1,517 Member For: 21y 9m 26d Posted 13/08/04 03:06 PM Author Share Posted 13/08/04 03:06 PM one week after installation and I am pleased to say I am still very happy with the results....Have looked at doing some exhaust modifications now to achieve somewhere around 250rwkw..I've been told that knocking the catalytic converters guts out with the current set up I should achieve 260 rwkw after a retune .dont know how true this is but going to borrow a modified cat to find this out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOT Member 1,201 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Location: Birkdale Posted 13/08/04 08:53 PM Share Posted 13/08/04 08:53 PM There is supposedly a fair bit of power on the exhaust, so knock your guts out LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingah2 Crusty aviator Member 846 Member For: 20y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 13/08/04 09:43 PM Share Posted 13/08/04 09:43 PM ...and whither any form of ADR compliance with a F***ked up exhaust system?........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOT Member 1,201 Member For: 21y 6m 21d Location: Birkdale Posted 13/08/04 11:07 PM Share Posted 13/08/04 11:07 PM I'm talking entirely new exhaust form the turbo back, lots of power in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 21y 10m 15d Location: Toowoomba Posted 14/08/04 01:35 AM Share Posted 14/08/04 01:35 AM one week after installation and I am pleased to say I am still very happy with the results....Have looked at doing some exhaust modifications now to achieve somewhere around 250rwkw..I've been told that knocking the catalytic converters guts out with the current set up I should achieve 260 rwkw after a retune .dont know how true this is but going to borrow a modified cat to find this out... Why not just buy a higher flowing cat?In using a bodged up stock cat you will ruin one of the things that makes the unichip and attractive buy, the ADR compliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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