RAP1D Member Donating Members 3,739 Member For: 18y 10m 27d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 19/03/07 08:02 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 08:02 AM LOL... I dont even use a hoist... just yank it outSeriously, 4-5 hours to pull out the motor? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 19/03/07 08:02 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 08:02 AM groper said: if I was gonna do it id want 400+rwkw... gotta keep up with my bro`s GTR...←Well 400 +rwkw is a very different story, to be fairly safe you will need:Forged PistonsBillet rodsBillet oil pumpValve SpringsEDITInjectorsFuel PumpIntercoolerPossibly Turbo, but definitely wastegate mod.Modified intake (Nizpro or similar)Etc, etc.02/06 has the weaker rods, and you are definitely not safe to over 300 rwkw with those Anyway, good luck Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 19/03/07 08:05 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 08:05 AM RAP1D said: LOL... I dont even use a hoist... just yank it outSeriously, 4-5 hours to pull out the motor?←Yep.Has to be separated from the transmission, water and hoses out, radiator and cooling fans out (as the a/c condensor is screwed to the radiator, the front bumper bumper has to come off), exhaust off etc. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
groper Member 611 Member For: 18y 2m 15d Posted 19/03/07 08:12 AM Author Share Posted 19/03/07 08:12 AM Ninka said: groper said: if I was gonna do it id want 400+rwkw... gotta keep up with my bro`s GTR...←Well 400 +rwkw is a very different story, to be fairly safe you will need:Forged PistonsBillet rodsBillet oil pumpValve SpringsEDITInjectorsFuel PumpIntercoolerPossibly Turbo, but definitely wastegate mod.Modified intake (Nizpro or similar)Etc, etc.02/06 has the weaker rods, and you are definitely not safe to over 300 rwkw with those Anyway, good luck ←yep, was thinking of nispro stage 2, plus the rods, pistons and clutch whilst in the shop at the same time. then screw about 20psi into it to get it over the 400rwkw...figured it would be way cheaper than going back again, and goin for more... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR_Jet Member 69 Member For: 19y 12d Location: South of the Border Posted 19/03/07 08:16 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 08:16 AM very achieveable Im in the 1st stages of doing something similar! Jet Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crans Member 275 Member For: 18y 11m 14d Posted 19/03/07 09:21 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 09:21 AM Ninka said: groper said: just wondering what would be an average number of hours that an average mechanic would charge out to fit new rods in BF xr6t?←Do you want average rods as well Seriously, probably 2- 2 1/2 days, + parts, gaskets etc.The engine has to come out, and top and bottom has to be removed to do this.I have done it a few times, so above is a realistic estimate.How old is your car?←You install Rods as well how many cartons of beer will that cost me? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninka Donating Members 1,850 Member For: 22y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 19/03/07 09:27 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 09:27 AM crans said: Ninka said: groper said: just wondering what would be an average number of hours that an average mechanic would charge out to fit new rods in BF xr6t?←Do you want average rods as well Seriously, probably 2- 2 1/2 days, + parts, gaskets etc.The engine has to come out, and top and bottom has to be removed to do this.I have done it a few times, so above is a realistic estimate.How old is your car?←You install Rods as well how many cartons of beer will that cost me?←Yeah, I can do this as well, but I guess we need to get the transmission upgrade/conversion out of the way first What are you looking for from your engine, since you want to change the rods?If it's not too wild, I have a set of brand new F6 rods sitting here in a box, and they should be OK for 330-350 rwkw, so we can discuss further when I do your transmission conversion Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crans Member 275 Member For: 18y 11m 14d Posted 19/03/07 10:14 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 10:14 AM for the next year or so I want around 300 - 320going to do the auto conversion.new cooler kit and injectors then get a tune.will then get springs and pump if needed.after I sell my house in at least 2 years.If I keep the car then I will be building a new engine for atleast 400rwkwother wise ill probably buy a 6 speed auto phoonso for my goals I will definatly need new rods in the next year Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey_gee Member 593 Member For: 20y 6m Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 19/03/07 10:32 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 10:32 AM RAP1D said: LOL... I dont even use a hoist... just yank it outSeriously, 4-5 hours to pull out the motor?←You use a seatbelt around the motor and stand on the towers.... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-510831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYWPN Donating Members 554 Member For: 19y 9m 15d Gender: Male Location: Bendigo Posted 11/04/07 05:01 AM Share Posted 11/04/07 05:01 AM mickey_gee said: You use a seatbelt around the motor and stand on the towers.... definetly would take 4-6 hours to pull it out, ninka would be right on the money Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/33417-how-many-hours-labour-to-fit-new-rods-in-a-t/page/2/#findComment-520090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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