Mechanical Changes/Improvements to FiST Through the Years?

[koozy]

It’s the top. Photos provide proof, And it makes no sense to make an aftermarket replacement that doesn’t replicate OE.


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[Ford ST]

Well if it's the top it's a bleeder valve and I'm wrong.

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[koozy]

these hooks are specific to the top, they are used to attach the ac condenser to the radiator. they do not exist on the bottom.

 

[danbfree]

Well if it's the top it's a bleeder valve and I'm wrong.

You're right, the people doing the photos didn't even know up from down on that thing, the valve is on top, hehe...

 

[unspankable]

Sorry to thread jack but I'm wondering if the mounts for the shocks/struts remained the same throughout production.
Will suspension designed for a '16 fit an 18 without modification?
thanks

 

[danbfree]

Sorry to thread jack but I'm wondering if the mounts for the shocks/struts remained the same throughout production.
Will suspension designed for a '16 fit an 18 without modification?
thanks

Yes, while there is a new part number for the shock/struts themselves as they got a little softer for '17+, you scan always cross reference off Tasca to make sure, but the overall design for the whole car remained the same.

 

[kivnul]

Sorry to thread jack but I'm wondering if the mounts for the shocks/struts remained the same throughout production.
Will suspension designed for a '16 fit an 18 without modification?
thanks

Suspension attachments are identical for 16-18.

 

[Capri to ST]

Yes, while there is a new part number for the shock/struts themselves as they got a little softer for '17+, you scan always cross reference off Tasca to make sure, but the overall design for the whole car remained the same.

I looked this up on the Tasca Parts site, and you are correct, it does show a new part number for the shocks, actually starting from 2/16/16, which I assume references the build date.
https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-par...ont-suspension-cat/struts-and-components-scat

 

[unspankable]

When buying aftermarket parts for the st many times 2014 through 2016 are listed or 2014 through 2017.
2018 and 2019 are either dropped inadvertantly or deliberately. Why is this
For one set of coilovers they listed every year up to 2019 but left out 2018. Don't know what's going on.

 

[unspankable]

Are the 14 and 15 different?

Suspension attachments are identical for 16-18.

 

[Dpro]

Are the 14 and 15 different?

Yes, they are stiffer.

 

[unspankable]

Yes, they are stiffer.

The mounts are what was being discussed not the spring rates or valving Dpro. Just want to make sure Bilstein B14s listed for 2014 and 2015 will fit an 18

 

[Dpro]

The mounts are what was being discussed not the spring rates or valving Dpro. Just want to make sure Bilstein B14s listed for 2014 and 2015 will fit an 18

Yes they will bolt right in they did not change the mounts, unspankable.

 

[CarGuy]

I know they changed the speedometer half-way through MY14 (different redline).

Can anyone clarify the change? Lowered redline or raised it? I'm curious.

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[Capri to ST]

I'm just bumping my old thread to see if anyone knows of any new changes or improvements that were made through the years.

 

[vivix]

Can anyone clarify the change? Lowered redline or raised it? I'm curious.

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Checked ebay and saw this one listed for 2014

later ones show a lower redline

 

[Intuit]

Based on your images, the 2014 shows a red-line point of 6,750 while the later revision shows ~6,500.
Personally never paid much attention to red-line. Like most (stock) vehicles it runs out of steam well before getting there anyway.

 

[flbchbm]

My printed 2019 manual matches the online manual: 8.5 qts rad. Here are some pics for the curious....it includes spring rate.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Wish it said super excellent paint job applied to last forever* FML

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[flbchbm]

Wish it said super excellent paint job applied to last forever* FML

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That's why I'm using Black Fire's Paint Sealant. Been using it since 2005. I'd like to get PPF on the nose, but, $1k+....

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