aps Member 1,505 Member For: 21y 11m 1d Posted 14/12/04 10:41 PM Author Share Posted 14/12/04 10:41 PM The clutch problems in the Typhoon were caused by the driver flat shifting the transmission at WOT. FPV are fixing the issue and offering free in field fixes to any affectecte customers.Will be interesting to see the final results of the packages, hopefully these motors have better valve springs from the factory (can you confirm this?).<{POST_SNAPBACK}>CnC,The Typhoon clutch feels fine to me, very smooth and easy to drive................it just takes up high on the pedal which takes a little time to get adjusted to.I'm told that the valve springs are improved in the Typhoon engine and I have a spring on order to test................will let you know soon what I find. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeseman Donating Members 1,805 Member For: 21y 3m 12d Location: Sydney Posted 15/12/04 01:45 AM Share Posted 15/12/04 01:45 AM I would hope that 350rwkw’s should be easily achieved without any mods at all to the whole power train possibly making it worth the extra $$$’s to buy in the first place!Phase IV requires internal mods including new pistons and rods as well as balancing and blueprinting the engine to ensure it can handle 330rwkw+ of power.Nizpro also have a similar plan for their stage 3 kits which exceed 330rwkw.Considering the phoon has only LPG rods it will probably need the internals done. Not sure what the capability of the lpg rods are but you'll be requiring the other components done to get the power anyhow. Not cheap, but once it's done wind up the boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris xr6 Member 376 Member For: 20y 10m 9d Location: Shire Posted 15/12/04 03:20 AM Share Posted 15/12/04 03:20 AM I would hope that 350rwkw’s should be easily achieved without any mods at all to the whole power train possibly making it worth the extra $$$’s to buy in the first place!Phase IV requires internal mods including new pistons and rods as well as balancing and blueprinting the engine to ensure it can handle 330rwkw+ of power.Nizpro also have a similar plan for their stage 3 kits which exceed 330rwkw.Considering the phoon has only LPG rods it will probably need the internals done. Not sure what the capability of the lpg rods are but you'll be requiring the other components done to get the power anyhow. Not cheap, but once it's done wind up the boost <{POST_SNAPBACK}>MS 700 reported that the typhoon rods do in fact have a different part number than the LPG rods, we will really need to see one pulled apart before people make judgements on their strength, although they will never be as strong as full billet rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeseman Donating Members 1,805 Member For: 21y 3m 12d Location: Sydney Posted 15/12/04 04:34 AM Share Posted 15/12/04 04:34 AM MS 700 reported that the typhoon rods do in fact have a different part number than the LPG rods, we will really need to see one pulled apart before people make judgements on their strength, although they will never be as strong as full billet rodsYes, they do have a different part number but Venom XR6 who works at ford reports that they are much the same as LPG rods and no where near billet rod construction. This isn't really the point though as it appears pistons + balancing etc must be done over 330rwkw anyway. You can risk it by running stock internals and you may be ok for a while (like C&V's car @ 380rwkw) but be prepared for an engine rebuild no matter which car you own methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 15/12/04 10:44 AM Share Posted 15/12/04 10:44 AM IMHO if you want to push 330rwkw+, you have to do the internals. Customised rods is the best place too start, followed by a full balance and blue print( core shift ), then the rest of the driveline as Ford just dont build their vehicles around these power levels. Spool it up at your own peril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CnC SportCompact.biz Member 328 Member For: 21y 10m 27d Location: Canberra Posted 15/12/04 11:46 PM Share Posted 15/12/04 11:46 PM I would like to see the details on the APS stage IV kit in relation to the rods and pistons they will be using, especially in comparision to the Nizpro stuff. I know APS like to brand their own kit so I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with.Just remember, no favourites here, capatilism breeds competition for the good of the consumer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINER6 Member 81 Member For: 20y 6m 19d Location: Mexico Posted 29/12/04 04:40 AM Share Posted 29/12/04 04:40 AM Peter,I remember reading somewhere that you were going to do some strength testing on the OEM valve spings supplied with the Typhoon. Was just wondering if you had a chance to complete that yet, and how it went?Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 21y 11m 13d Location: Toowoomba Posted 29/12/04 12:58 PM Share Posted 29/12/04 12:58 PM Can someone explain what balancing and blueprinting actually entails, all I know is that it is good for your engine.Dazza time for learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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