focus rs engine conversion into escort mk4 rs turbo

robbo_rs · 11-04-2010, 05:01 PM

hi there i was just wondering if anyone had any information on converting a mk4 escort rs turbo s2 to run the mk1 focus rs engine, has there been many examples of this conversion and is it an expensive job to carry out. any information would be great.

cheers !

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Ebonycossie4x4 · 11-04-2010, 05:04 PM

i think its the gearbox thats the difficult bit.

robbo_rs · 11-04-2010, 05:06 PM

do u no anywere i could get a conversion guide for this project. cheers !

StephenC · 11-04-2010, 05:09 PM

Castleford?? You got a series 2 at the moment bud? Always fancied this conversion, makes alot of sense really when you think about it.

anodised · 11-04-2010, 05:10 PM

search for zetec turbo

robbo_rs · 11-04-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StephenC

Castleford?? You got a series 2 at the moment bud? Always fancied this conversion, makes alot of sense really when you think about it.

ye in castleford ive had many rs turbos in the past an finally got another s2 project and fancied something abit different just struggling to find much info about the conversion.

robbo_rs · 11-04-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anodised

search for zetec turbo

cheers thanx

StephenC · 11-04-2010, 05:19 PM

What you had in past bud, probably know you or at least your cars.

xr4x4rs · 11-04-2010, 06:26 PM

its just the same as a zetec conversion, so use a rs turbo box or the mtx75 with a few mods to get the box to fit

studabear · 11-04-2010, 06:42 PM

inner wing modification, to clear gearbox, custom mounts and driveshafts

robbo_rs · 11-04-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xr4x4rs

its just the same as a zetec conversion, so use a rs turbo box or the mtx75 with a few mods to get the box to fit

ive never done the zetec conversion ive always run the cvh lol whats the way to go about wiring it in and mounting the engine will i have to use different hubs and drive shafts. thanx for your help cheers

robbo_rs · 11-04-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by studabear

inner wing modification, to clear gearbox, custom mounts and driveshafts

what firms or websites can supply the mounts and shafts and other conversion parts i may need cheers for ya help many thanx

bigryrs · 11-04-2010, 07:23 PM

Speak to jano @ oddkidd creations!! i was in touch with him about this a while back, i had the engine and box ready to bolt into the car but you require different driveshafts from him and custom engine mounts!

Zetec_mk4_XR3i · 11-04-2010, 08:12 PM

correct me if i'm wrong but gettin the engine in shouldnt be too difficult as its essentially a zetec, and zetecs go into mk4s easily. Could use the RST box as well however dunno how long it'd last with even the standard Focus engine? Always fancied this conversion myself

robbo_rs · 11-04-2010, 08:48 PM

thanx for everyones help its much appriciated, just need to find the engine now lol

BIGMATT1 · 12-04-2010, 12:20 AM

me and a mate are just doing one at the moment, got omex management for the engine, but the gearbox is the headache, were fitting the st170 box with a quaife diff as it dosnt require the inner wing to be modded, and was the guy were building it for's choice, but it has required a custom clutch, flywheel,mounts and the linkage fouls on the servo etc so the brake system has to be altered and also reqs a hydrolic clutch. at the min were just trying to get hold of pedle box, it has been a headache so far but focus rs engines are very strong and can be tuned to 350-380 bhp reliably with out been uprated, dont think a rs turbo box would hack it, were hopeing this will be a reliable conversion and well worth doing

Glenn. · 12-04-2010, 06:23 AM

If your using the focus rs ecu i take it you would need the keys. Is there anything else that would be needed.

robbo_rs · 12-04-2010, 06:35 PM

[quote=BIGMATT1;4846130]me and a mate are just doing one at the moment, got omex management for the engine, but the gearbox is the headache, were fitting the st170 box with a quaife diff as it dosnt require the inner wing to be modded, and was the guy were building it for's choice, but it has required a custom clutch, flywheel,mounts and the linkage fouls on the servo etc so the brake system has to be altered and also reqs a hydrolic clutch. at the min were just trying to get hold of pedle box, it has been a headache so far but focus rs engines are very strong and can be tuned to 350-380 bhp reliably with out been uprated, dont think a rs turbo box would hack it, were hopeing this will be a reliable conversion and well worth doing[/qis

is there no chance of running the rs focus gearbox or will it not fit at all, finding an engine is becoming harder than i thought lol, how long av u been working on it so far, cheers for the help m8

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xr4x4rs 10K+ Poster!! 1992 ford escort cosworth Trader Score: (5) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 10,006 Rep Power: 18	its just the same as a zetec conversion, so use a rs turbo box or the mtx75 with a few mods to get the box to fit __________________

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robbo_rs Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: castleford Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	do u no anywere i could get a conversion guide for this project. cheers !

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bigryrs Angus rs spares Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (10) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: montrose scotland Posts: 3,659 Rep Power: 8	Speak to jano @ oddkidd creations!! i was in touch with him about this a while back, i had the engine and box ready to bolt into the car but you require different driveshafts from him and custom engine mounts!

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Zetec_mk4_XR3i Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunny Dunfermline, Fife Posts: 2,397 Rep Power: 11	correct me if i'm wrong but gettin the engine in shouldnt be too difficult as its essentially a zetec, and zetecs go into mk4s easily. Could use the RST box as well however dunno how long it'd last with even the standard Focus engine? Always fancied this conversion myself __________________ my mk4 Escort Bonus, ST170 + throttle bodies in OAP gold 193 bhp & 13.7 1/4 mile at 102mph http://passionford.com/forum/picture...16v-bonus.html

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robbo_rs Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: castleford Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	thanx for everyones help its much appriciated, just need to find the engine now lol

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BIGMATT1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 256 Rep Power: 0	me and a mate are just doing one at the moment, got omex management for the engine, but the gearbox is the headache, were fitting the st170 box with a quaife diff as it dosnt require the inner wing to be modded, and was the guy were building it for's choice, but it has required a custom clutch, flywheel,mounts and the linkage fouls on the servo etc so the brake system has to be altered and also reqs a hydrolic clutch. at the min were just trying to get hold of pedle box, it has been a headache so far but focus rs engines are very strong and can be tuned to 350-380 bhp reliably with out been uprated, dont think a rs turbo box would hack it, were hopeing this will be a reliable conversion and well worth doing

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Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,875 Rep Power: 33	If your using the focus rs ecu i take it you would need the keys. Is there anything else that would be needed.

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robbo_rs Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: castleford Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	[quote=BIGMATT1;4846130]me and a mate are just doing one at the moment, got omex management for the engine, but the gearbox is the headache, were fitting the st170 box with a quaife diff as it dosnt require the inner wing to be modded, and was the guy were building it for's choice, but it has required a custom clutch, flywheel,mounts and the linkage fouls on the servo etc so the brake system has to be altered and also reqs a hydrolic clutch. at the min were just trying to get hold of pedle box, it has been a headache so far but focus rs engines are very strong and can be tuned to 350-380 bhp reliably with out been uprated, dont think a rs turbo box would hack it, were hopeing this will be a reliable conversion and well worth doing[/qis is there no chance of running the rs focus gearbox or will it not fit at all, finding an engine is becoming harder than i thought lol, how long av u been working on it so far, cheers for the help m8

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