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From: Liverpool
J&R panel filter, RS clutch kit, Decat, Scorpion cat back, Colins Dump Valve, Dreamscience Platform with DSCi map. Circa 275 bhp (not proven)
See a lot at the moment with REVO remaps, meant to be really good and have the bonus of various maps, one of which the car wont rev over 2k if your car is at a garage or something similar.
See a lot at the moment with REVO remaps, meant to be really good and have the bonus of various maps, one of which the car wont rev over 2k if your car is at a garage or something similar.
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From: matlock
sold mine at the start of the year ,
but before that had full decat piper exhaust (best sounding), radtec intercooler, dreamscience induction, custom map at NMS. never had it on the rolling road but was more than happy with how it went.
but before that had full decat piper exhaust (best sounding), radtec intercooler, dreamscience induction, custom map at NMS. never had it on the rolling road but was more than happy with how it went.
Mine's got K&N induction kit (had the dreamscience one but was utterly shit), airtec FMIC, Full 3" turbo back milltek exhaust with sports cat, downpipe and resonated middle box, and a dreamscience race+ map.
The clutch does slip occasionally, it's down to the pressure plate not being strong enough, put in an RS pressure plate and it'll be fine. The rest of the clutch components are the same as the RS.
Apart from that, I've not had a single issue with the car in 3 years, and it gets abused!
The clutch does slip occasionally, it's down to the pressure plate not being strong enough, put in an RS pressure plate and it'll be fine. The rest of the clutch components are the same as the RS.
Apart from that, I've not had a single issue with the car in 3 years, and it gets abused!
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Here you are Jay
Will look now for a buyers guide.
*edit* thats a run down on what they have on the buyers guide on the owners site.
Check thE seat bases ain't cracked. Operate the hight adjuster and wiggle the seat, they are prone to breaking and one corner will drop when sat in.
Alternators commonly fail and are an expensive fix.
Drive shafts are a weak point.
Models about that age have weak clutches so expect it to slip if you map it, but you could be lucky an have a strong clutch.
Oil diaphragms fail. Best repaired by using the Volvo part instead of ford.
Boost and oil gauges can play up usually due to a duff signal from maf/map sensors. Disconnect the batt for half hour would usually sort it if not new sensors.
Rear gearbox mounts are a bit shit, updated one is about Ł65.
It may have a space saver tyre, if not a compresor and tyre weld should be in the right hand corner of the boot.
Abs module can fail, Ł1400
Side skirts can come away from the body so check they are fitted correctly, covers for the headlight washers also come loose.
Remember the st3 only has 4 seats as well.
Alternators commonly fail and are an expensive fix.
Drive shafts are a weak point.
Models about that age have weak clutches so expect it to slip if you map it, but you could be lucky an have a strong clutch.
Oil diaphragms fail. Best repaired by using the Volvo part instead of ford.
Boost and oil gauges can play up usually due to a duff signal from maf/map sensors. Disconnect the batt for half hour would usually sort it if not new sensors.
Rear gearbox mounts are a bit shit, updated one is about Ł65.
It may have a space saver tyre, if not a compresor and tyre weld should be in the right hand corner of the boot.
Abs module can fail, Ł1400
Side skirts can come away from the body so check they are fitted correctly, covers for the headlight washers also come loose.
Remember the st3 only has 4 seats as well.
*edit* thats a run down on what they have on the buyers guide on the owners site.
Last edited by Carlos-Titx; Apr 21, 2012 at 03:49 PM.
A brief spec of the power side of things;
RS injectors
RS spark plugs
Dreamscience decat
Dreamscience hybrid turbo (turbo X)
Piper catback
Magnex downpipe
Airtec plenum
Airtec intercooler
Pro Alloy cold pipe
Super size air filter
Roose inlet hose & intercooler pipework
RS oil cooler
Good for 352bhp and 435Ib/ft
Depends what your goal is power wise - stage 3 is great for all round use
Rob
RS injectors
RS spark plugs
Dreamscience decat
Dreamscience hybrid turbo (turbo X)
Piper catback
Magnex downpipe
Airtec plenum
Airtec intercooler
Pro Alloy cold pipe
Super size air filter
Roose inlet hose & intercooler pipework
RS oil cooler
Good for 352bhp and 435Ib/ft
Depends what your goal is power wise - stage 3 is great for all round use
Rob
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From: Lincs.
Boost control solenoids can pack up giving little or no boost.
Other thing to look out for is cracked blocks giving misfire on hot start.
I have replaced an engine on an ST for this problem, not sure how common it is.
Would misfire then clear on hot start,removed plugs, one had signs of coolant contamination.. removed head cylinder 1 had a crack about 10mm deep in the top of the bore. New motor from Ford about Ł3k.
It's expensive kit, but the Mountune 260ps cars go very well IMO.
Other thing to look out for is cracked blocks giving misfire on hot start.
I have replaced an engine on an ST for this problem, not sure how common it is.
Would misfire then clear on hot start,removed plugs, one had signs of coolant contamination.. removed head cylinder 1 had a crack about 10mm deep in the top of the bore. New motor from Ford about Ł3k.
It's expensive kit, but the Mountune 260ps cars go very well IMO.
Last edited by GVK.; Apr 21, 2012 at 09:34 PM.
As mentioned above and something I forgot off my PM was the boost solenoid
I have only ever fitted 1 standard replacement just as a precaution- never had one go on me.
Now run an uprated iPD version and its alot better and gets rid of the Ford rubbish.
Cheers for the praise Carlos
Rob
I have only ever fitted 1 standard replacement just as a precaution- never had one go on me.
Now run an uprated iPD version and its alot better and gets rid of the Ford rubbish.
Cheers for the praise Carlos
Rob
Something like this noise Jay?
http://youtu.be/rhnqsHMZUH0
I will be honest the noise the ST makes was what got me into one to start with
Rob
http://youtu.be/rhnqsHMZUH0
I will be honest the noise the ST makes was what got me into one to start with
Rob
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From: Lincs.
You would call it the liner, but on these engines they are integral to the block (not removable)
No idea what caused it but on this particular car had Bluefin and other mods.
(which were removed before bringing it in with fault)
Have had a couple with the spazzy gauges playing up, mostly cured with map sensor.
Gauges get info via CAN from ECU.
No idea what caused it but on this particular car had Bluefin and other mods.
(which were removed before bringing it in with fault)
Have had a couple with the spazzy gauges playing up, mostly cured with map sensor.
Gauges get info via CAN from ECU.
Last edited by GVK.; Apr 21, 2012 at 09:48 PM.
Something like this noise Jay?
http://youtu.be/rhnqsHMZUH0
I will be honest the noise the ST makes was what got me into one to start with
Rob
http://youtu.be/rhnqsHMZUH0
I will be honest the noise the ST makes was what got me into one to start with
Rob
im 17 again 
Yeah the boost gauge is quite away out alot of the time;
Here is the direct comparison between my stack gauge and standard boost gauge
http://youtu.be/NBR7pzQrlXg
Rob
Here is the direct comparison between my stack gauge and standard boost gauge
http://youtu.be/NBR7pzQrlXg
Rob
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From: Lincs.
I can understand about boost gauge getting info from map sensor - ECU but as there's no oil temp sensor on the engine, it must calculate the oil temp via coolant temp etc? Guesswork basically.
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From: Liverpool
I had one day when oil temp was cold and pressure was max even once warm. That was on way to work, on way home it was fine and has been since. Duff signal? Did read pulling the kam fuse or disconnecting the battery for half hour can sort it some times. But map or maf sensor failure can also
Be at fault.
Be at fault.
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From: BRISTOL
Something like this noise Jay?
http://youtu.be/rhnqsHMZUH0
I will be honest the noise the ST makes was what got me into one to start with
Rob
http://youtu.be/rhnqsHMZUH0
I will be honest the noise the ST makes was what got me into one to start with
Rob
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From: BRISTOL
Ive got a toyota corolla t-sport, but in the past ive had evos, r56 mini cooper s all played with and a red ka track car the richie bought off me and has now cossied, amazing what divorce can do to you lol
lol i just fancy another ford but it needs to be a daily but fun ! done the cossie stuff and imo the hype is more than the car and i just think the st is a nice package not massive power BUT fun
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From: BRISTOL
Exactly the same as me mate, im thinking of getting it to around 300 and that will do