cjl Donating Members 65 Member For: 22y 1m 30d Location: ACT Posted 10/12/03 03:36 AM Share Posted 10/12/03 03:36 AM OK guys, I have a APS Phase I kit being installed on Thursday 18th Dec. How many of you guys have currently got the Phase I kit fitted without any other mods? If anyone has any experience with this kit ( with this chip... ) then any comments or feedback are greatly welcome. I know that this subject has been done before but I am looking for fresh comments and feedback...or the same stories told again....ThanksCJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie XR6 Member 190 Member For: 21y 10m 16d Location: Sydney Posted 10/12/03 10:56 AM Share Posted 10/12/03 10:56 AM I'm thinking seriously of getting this done as well, but I'd be more interested on how Ford react to the phase one being fitted in regards to warranty and servicing.I was also told last night by a Ford salesmanager that Ford have asked their mechanics to photograph any non factory exhaust system fitted to the XR6T when the cars come in for servicing.It appears that they are happy with cat back but any other changes ie. cat and manifold, they are very interested in.There goes my plans for phase two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnodoc It's All In Your Mind Gold Donating Members 2,198 Member For: 21y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/12/03 01:37 PM Share Posted 10/12/03 01:37 PM OK guys, I have a APS Phase I kit being installed on Thursday 18th Dec. How many of you guys have currently got the Phase I kit fitted without any other mods? If anyone has any experience with this kit ( with this chip... ) then any comments or feedback are greatly welcome. I know that this subject has been done before but I am looking for fresh comments and feedback...or the same stories told again....ThanksCJL Formaz did a real nice BLACK T on Monday, stage one only, no other mods. I saw the dyno chart, it made 278 at the flywheel. If you want to get more fit an entire XR8 airbox with a high flow filter, that should get you to around 290kW at the engine. The trick with the UNICHIP seems to be finding someone who can tune it in well, do the other mods before the chip so that it gets tuned in accordingly, cost all up around $350. Good luck, it is worth it.It appears that they are happy with cat back but any other changes ie. cat and manifold, they are very interested in.There goes my plans for phase two!:o If you change the rear & centre muffler to twin 2.5s, your car will make 350kW. There seems to be much confusion re fuel pumps, cats etc. I'm getting 330kW at the motor with a standard cat and fuel pump. You just need to find a workshop that is happy with a sensible profit margin, not just plain greedy I was also told last night by a Ford salesmanager that Ford have asked their mechanics to photograph any non factory exhaust system fitted to the XR6T when the cars come in for servicing. I can't see FMC forking out to buy every dealership a camera. Now Really. Question how does a new car salesman become a sales manager? Answer by telling the best stories! that's how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswiders Member 398 Member For: 21y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: Boronia, Vic Posted 10/12/03 10:12 PM Share Posted 10/12/03 10:12 PM Hypnodoc,If you change the rear & centre muffler to twin 2.5s, your car will make 350kW. There seems to be much confusion re fuel pumps, cats etc. I'm getting 330kW at the motor with a standard cat and fuel pump. You just need to find a workshop that is happy with a sensible profit margin, not just plain greedySounds excellent..... the 350kw is this only with the exhaust mod or is this in addition to the Phase 1 and XR8 air box ?Also, what sort of cost would the exhaust mods cost ?Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 21y 10m 18d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 10/12/03 10:28 PM Share Posted 10/12/03 10:28 PM I am going down the same path in January,still can't make up my mind whether to go APS or Chip-torque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra potty trained Lifetime Members 1,938 Member For: 21y 9m 27d Gender: Male Posted 11/12/03 01:46 AM Share Posted 11/12/03 01:46 AM IMHO and unwanted opinion Phase I is the best single step you well ever make in this car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 21d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/12/03 02:19 AM Share Posted 11/12/03 02:19 AM I was also told last night by a Ford salesmanager that Ford have asked their mechanics to photograph any non factory exhaust system fitted to the XR6T when the cars come in for servicing. *coughs bullsh!t*If every service manager has to do this Im friggin Santa Claus!I work at a dealership and have not heard anything like this.Sooo many rumours, so few london bridges to fall down....I am not doubting your source of info Jamie, just the truth in it!Salesman...... Im sure FORDTECH will confirm my research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnodoc It's All In Your Mind Gold Donating Members 2,198 Member For: 21y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 11/12/03 03:24 AM Share Posted 11/12/03 03:24 AM Hypnodoc,If you change the rear & centre muffler to twin 2.5s, your car will make 350kW. There seems to be much confusion re fuel pumps, cats etc. I'm getting 330kW at the motor with a standard cat and fuel pump. You just need to find a workshop that is happy with a sensible profit margin, not just plain greedySounds excellent..... the 350kw is this only with the exhaust mod or is this in addition to the Phase 1 and XR8 air box ?Also, what sort of cost would the exhaust mods cost ?Daniel Hi DanielMate it's with the xr airbox, UNICHIP etc. What I should have said was that the exhaust and fuel delivery system are capable of flowing 350kW. But the injectors will run out of capacity at about 290kW and the valve springs at abround 340 kW, there goes another $1600 to rectify those two significant issues. I'm making 330 kW at the engine now and have the car booked in for 12th Jan for intercooler, engine oil cooler, stronger valve springs, fuel pump etc. another $3000. Should get 400 kW. That will make the bank managers bum pucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswiders Member 398 Member For: 21y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: Boronia, Vic Posted 11/12/03 04:05 AM Share Posted 11/12/03 04:05 AM Hypnodoc,Should get 400 kWHoly S@#t, that's some power Hope you've upgraded your brakes, or else gotten a parrachutestored in your boot. Keep safe mate.Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Formaz Guests Posted 11/12/03 05:29 AM Share Posted 11/12/03 05:29 AM I've spoken to 3 Ford service managers about the mod's that we can do to XR-6T or XR8 and keep new car warranty ,They will not be void as long as the mod's fitted was not a direct cause to a warranty claim. Ford seem to be very good regarding the idea of any mod's we were doing. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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