[BigMark85]

Does anybody know the type of tools needed to install valve springs and stage 3 Piper cams in a 2015 FoST? Appreciate any help!!!

 

[SIstomper]

You have to pull the front timing cover, valve cover and balancer. You'll need a timing tool set, new cam phaser friction washers and feeler gauges for the buckets. If your lucky the buckets will be in spec and if not you'll need to order the correct sizes.

http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-maintenance/82762-how-time-ecoboost-motor.html

 

[Unfitproduct]

You'll need some time for this project. :whs:

 

[SIstomper]

If you plan on changing valve springs with the head on its going to be really hard to do. There is very little room between the casting and spring and most spring compressors to pull them with the head on are large. At that point you might as well get to building a motor.

 

[Unfitproduct]

Way different from a Honda or Scooby...

 

[SIstomper]

Way different from a Honda or Scooby...

Exactly. Funny I was just thinking the same exact thing

 

[Unfitproduct]

I hate those long line pits that sit on the edge of the head, I can never keep them empty of crap. Sometimes I get brake cleaner fluid stuck in there and I wish I could just pick up my turn it over and shake the fluid out...:crazy:

 

[BigMark85]

My mechanic Jose will be doing the install. He's installed everything on my car. He's built Evos, STi etc. Are there any special tools needed??? Hopefully this is enough info! Thank you!

 

[SIstomper]

My mechanic Jose will be doing the install. He's installed everything on my car. He's built Evos, STi etc. Are there any special tools needed??? Hopefully this is enough info! Thank you!

Just the timing set as far as special.

MATO'8646 - Massive Absolute Timing Tool Family - Massive Hardcore Racing Performance Parts - Massive Speed System - Ford Focus Specialists

 

[SIstomper]

And the crank sensor tool sorry

Crank Sensor Alignment Tool 303-1521 303-1390A

 

[BigMark85]

Well in 2 weeks Jose will be installing the Stage 3 piper cams in with the 75lb Ferrea beehive valve Springs!!! Can't wait!!!

 

[BigMark85]

Another question. What valve spring compressor is used?

 

[DanM]

It would be awesome if you had a before and after dyno to see what those cams can do on st engine

 

[RickyST]

In for the soundclips. Who are you tuned by?

 

[BigMark85]

I'm tuned by Karl at UP Tuning. Local. Unfortunately the install is getting pushed back a week. I will post before and after sound clips. I have a dyno sheet of my current setup. I'll be getting it only street tuned by Karl after the install.

 

[MonsterTuned]

I inquired about adding cams the other day and pablo @ speed told me there could be timing slip w/o keyed crank with the cams.

 

[BigMark85]

I do have a keyed 2.3 crankshaft along with forged piston and rods waiting to go in when I have the time.

 

[white_gt]

In for the video/sound clip.

 

[BigMark85]

Good news everyone!!! I just dropped off my FoST to my mechanic Jose! Getting Piper Stage 3 cams, Ferrea beehive valve springs, Ferrea titanium valve retainers along with ARP hardwa re dropped in! Should have it back by Monday morning. Can't wait!!! Will update with pics

 

[chronos]

Good news everyone!!! I just dropped off my FoST to my mechanic Jose! Getting Piper Stage 3 cams, Ferrea beehive valve springs, Ferrea titanium valve retainers along with ARP hardwa re dropped in! Should have it back by Monday morning. Can't wait!!! Will update with pics

Are you getting a four core intercooler as well? :big smile:

JK, but you did mention titanium valve retainers lol.