6port

Background information:

I did this mod for several reasons... 1) I was putting on a 3" exhaust, and I strongly suspect that there will no longer be enough backpressure to open a normal set of auxilary ports on a healthy motor, and 2) my 6-ports were already sticking due to carbon build up.

Disclaimer:

This modification will cause a loss of low-rpm torque. It also causes the idle to be somwhat rough, and very likely has a negative impact on the emissions produced. It may not be legal in your area, so check with the local authorities before attempting this modidfication. If you choose to do this to your car, you do so completely at your own risk... I am simply relating what I did to my personal vehicle. No animals (not even a MUSTANG!) were harmed in the creation of this modification. Void where prohibited. All rights reserved. Side effects may include greasy hands and fingernails, dizziness, elation, and a stupid grin.

Tools:

You will need a 10MM socket, rachet, 3" extension, and a pair of pliers. (I used needle-nose pliers)

Materials:

You will need 2 "zip-ties" or cable ties. Alternatively, a relatively hard wire such as aviation safety wire would work nicely.

Procedure:

The first step is to remove the actuators. They are secured by 2 10MM nuts each. Remove the nuts, and give the actuator a sharp tap with the handle of the rachet. There may be retaining clips holding the actuator to the arm on the 6 port... if so, remove them. (My car did not have these!) Slip the actuator off the shafts and store them in case you want to reverse this mod later. The front one is a bit harder, as it is obscured by the air pump, but it is identical to the rear.

Rotate the 6-ports toward the position previously occupied by the actuators, turning them until they are against the stop. Use a zip-tie to secure them to the stud that the actuator was held on by. That's it! 5 minute modification!

Note:

This mod really should only be done on cars with VERY free-flowing exhausts, or on which the ports do not function properly before the modification, as there IS a loss of low RPM torque. Happy Rotoring!