SVT Focus Project - Page 2

woolford · 05-12-2008, 06:12 PM

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COCHYN · 05-12-2008, 10:17 PM

@ Patalrob

Your best off sourcing a full Focus RS gearbox from the U.K. you have the benefit of a short ratio box with a standard Quaife ATB diff. Much cheaper than buying a new one. I gave a box away to a mate in aid of his new toy, so there's plenty about

patalrob · 05-12-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COCHYN

@ Patalrob

Your best off sourcing a full Focus RS gearbox from the U.K. you have the benefit of a short ratio box with a standard Quaife ATB diff. Much cheaper than buying a new one. I gave a box away to a mate in aid of his new toy, so there's plenty about

So what your saying is you have an extra gear box laying around and want give it to me

.

But seriously that will be a thing to think about for sure when I go for more boost. Its a direct bolt on? Would I have to change CV's and trans mounts.

rst-g · 18-12-2008, 05:33 PM

looking good mate this thing is gonna move keep it up!!!!!!!!!

patalrob · 19-12-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rst-g

looking good mate this thing is gonna move keep it up!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! Not much has been going on with it lately other than getting it out of the snow

I'll hopefully be starting on the body and paint work soon.

paulj · 19-12-2008, 06:08 AM

nice lookin motor u have there, keep up the good work!!!!

patalrob · 21-12-2008, 12:41 AM

Thanks Paul

Might have to pull the head off. Been smelling antifreeze every time I have been starting it..... Hopeing its just a head gasket.

But I'm going to figure out prices for some rods and pistons

with a lil head work.

Tev · 24-01-2009, 01:13 PM

thats a good lookin car you have there fella, keep up the good work, surely now is the time to look at gettin a focus rs gear box, especially as the pound is so so so weak against the dollar, you would b getting it a 1/3 cheaper would surly cover import

patalrob · 29-03-2009, 02:45 AM

Here's an update on it. I had lost # 4 cyl and I believe #3 was right behind it. I have another lump sorted already. Am in the process of getting the old lump out.

So heres an update on the pictures.

A new little bit I will be adding when it gets alll put back together.

clarke5700 · 29-03-2009, 03:36 AM

what diff did you go for in the end

woolford · 29-03-2009, 09:36 AM

As above?

What happened to the cylinders? Why have they gone?

Paul

Christian and Beccy · 29-03-2009, 10:42 AM

Nice project.

Regarding the ATB, My Escort RST has a Ford Racing Torsen ATB fitted, with you being in the US, thats a better bet I think. I paid around $600 for it. Worked out expensive for me because of the exchange rates etc, but should be OK for you I guess?

Are the Getrag and MTX diff's the same?

Let me know if you want me to give you some details of what I bought and from where etc....

Will Pedley · 29-03-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy

Are the Getrag and MTX diff's the same?

No. They're different - the ST170 box is the MT285, also found in the early Mini Cooper S.

P.S -Pat! I am VERY envious of your workshop! It's about 6 times bigger than mine!!!

woolford · 29-03-2009, 03:12 PM

mine aswell will..

jealous

patalrob · 29-03-2009, 08:03 PM

The Diff is the torsen from Ford Racing paind $675 for it. Was thinking about going quaife diff but they are $1100. Will is correct about the trans but I can't reamember if they are more a BMW trans or a Ford one lol

As for the Clyinder/s giveing out I believe what had happened is the Boost had spiked. The Powerworks are known to do that during cold conditions. I believe it was 10-20 degrees fahrenheit when they gave out. I haven't split the head off the block yet to see the damage. But I had taken the header off last night and there were signs of oil pudding in #4-3 exhaust ports.

Will & Wool- I'll pass it onto my dad as its his shop. Just wish it was heated and had more tools

But no matter how big your shop is and how many tools you have its never enough

patalrob · 30-03-2009, 12:51 AM

Here is what I have gotten done today.

Dropped the engine out.

Got the lump seperated from the sub.

Just to give you an idea what the rest of the shop looks like.

patalrob · 19-04-2009, 04:09 AM

Getting back to work on it after doing some work for other people in my spare time. LOL

Did some Cleaning and trans work.

Before

After

I had forgotten to order the diff shims when I was at ford last. I wasen't able to finish up the trans tonight.

The new/used lump

patalrob · 19-02-2010, 10:23 PM

Little update.

Lump is back in. Haven't been able to work on it as much latly.. Money flow has been terrible..

irishjohn · 20-02-2010, 12:47 AM

good luck mate your in the same boat as me...blown up my engine too in my svt.

patalrob · 20-02-2010, 02:35 AM

Just took at look at yours.. I'm in envy... But I still have my original engine to build.

Where did you get your pully?

craig oh · 26-02-2010, 07:21 PM

Nice project!

wess-rs · 26-02-2010, 07:48 PM

Good luck with the build!

05-12-2008, 10:17 PM	#42
COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales....Macclesfield area now though! Posts: 8,036 Rep Power: 16	@ Patalrob Your best off sourcing a full Focus RS gearbox from the U.K. you have the benefit of a short ratio box with a standard Quaife ATB diff. Much cheaper than buying a new one. I gave a box away to a mate in aid of his new toy, so there's plenty about __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

18-12-2008, 05:33 PM	#44
rst-g ZETEC TURBO Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: upton,wirral Posts: 1,702 Rep Power: 6	looking good mate this thing is gonna move keep it up!!!!!!!!! __________________ FIESTA ZETEC TURBO RE-BUILD http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ild-start.html DA TURB RUNNA ROUND http://passionford.com/forum/restora...er-engine.html

21-12-2008, 12:41 AM	#47
patalrob In Training Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4	Thanks Paul Might have to pull the head off. Been smelling antifreeze every time I have been starting it..... Hopeing its just a head gasket. But I'm going to figure out prices for some rods and pistons with a lil head work. __________________ SVT M-62 S/C http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263175

24-01-2009, 01:13 PM	#48
Tev PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 2,910 Rep Power: 8	thats a good lookin car you have there fella, keep up the good work, surely now is the time to look at gettin a focus rs gear box, especially as the pound is so so so weak against the dollar, you would b getting it a 1/3 cheaper would surly cover import __________________

29-03-2009, 02:45 AM	#49
patalrob In Training Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4	Here's an update on it. I had lost # 4 cyl and I believe #3 was right behind it. I have another lump sorted already. Am in the process of getting the old lump out. So heres an update on the pictures. A new little bit I will be adding when it gets alll put back together. __________________ SVT M-62 S/C http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263175

19-12-2008, 06:08 AM	#46
paulj I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: birkenhead Posts: 109 Rep Power: 9	nice lookin motor u have there, keep up the good work!!!!

29-03-2009, 03:36 AM	#50
clarke5700 YES I KNOW I CANT SPELL Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chingford e4 Posts: 4,878 Rep Power: 8	what diff did you go for in the end __________________ " im special,, excuse my spellings"

29-03-2009, 09:36 AM	#51
woolford Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,804 Rep Power: 7	As above? What happened to the cylinders? Why have they gone? Paul

29-03-2009, 10:42 AM	#52
Christian and Beccy #1 in Spelling Club Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 23,373 Rep Power: 35	Nice project. Regarding the ATB, My Escort RST has a Ford Racing Torsen ATB fitted, with you being in the US, thats a better bet I think. I paid around $600 for it. Worked out expensive for me because of the exchange rates etc, but should be OK for you I guess? Are the Getrag and MTX diff's the same? Let me know if you want me to give you some details of what I bought and from where etc.... __________________ Renaultsport Megane F1 230 I've earnt £450 for doing almost nothing!! Click here to see how!!

29-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#54
woolford Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,804 Rep Power: 7	mine aswell will.. jealous

29-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#55
patalrob In Training Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4	The Diff is the torsen from Ford Racing paind $675 for it. Was thinking about going quaife diff but they are $1100. Will is correct about the trans but I can't reamember if they are more a BMW trans or a Ford one lol As for the Clyinder/s giveing out I believe what had happened is the Boost had spiked. The Powerworks are known to do that during cold conditions. I believe it was 10-20 degrees fahrenheit when they gave out. I haven't split the head off the block yet to see the damage. But I had taken the header off last night and there were signs of oil pudding in #4-3 exhaust ports. Will & Wool- I'll pass it onto my dad as its his shop. Just wish it was heated and had more tools But no matter how big your shop is and how many tools you have its never enough __________________ SVT M-62 S/C http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263175

30-03-2009, 12:51 AM	#56
patalrob In Training Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4	Here is what I have gotten done today. Dropped the engine out. Got the lump seperated from the sub. Just to give you an idea what the rest of the shop looks like. __________________ SVT M-62 S/C http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263175

19-04-2009, 04:09 AM	#57
patalrob In Training Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4	Getting back to work on it after doing some work for other people in my spare time. LOL Did some Cleaning and trans work. Before After I had forgotten to order the diff shims when I was at ford last. I wasen't able to finish up the trans tonight. The new/used lump __________________ SVT M-62 S/C http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263175

19-02-2010, 10:23 PM	#58
patalrob In Training Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4	Little update. Lump is back in. Haven't been able to work on it as much latly.. Money flow has been terrible.. __________________ SVT M-62 S/C http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263175

20-02-2010, 12:47 AM	#59
irishjohn NOT a VIRGIN Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	good luck mate your in the same boat as me...blown up my engine too in my svt.

20-02-2010, 02:35 AM	#60
patalrob In Training Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4	Just took at look at yours.. I'm in envy... But I still have my original engine to build. Where did you get your pully? __________________ SVT M-62 S/C http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263175

26-02-2010, 07:21 PM	#61
craig oh Newbie Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Doncaster Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Nice project!

26-02-2010, 07:48 PM	#62
wess-rs Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 645 Rep Power: 5	Good luck with the build! __________________ 2011 Fiesta S-Edition. 2001 Fiesta Zetec-s 1982 Escort mk3 1.6 turbo.

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