SVT Focus Project

patalrob · 10-10-2008, 01:36 AM

Hey everyone!

I thought I would throw a little mix in the RRP thread. I am working on a 2002 Focus SVT "ST170".

It needs much TLC as you will see in the following pictures. I have traced as far back as I can on owners. I believe that there were from 4-6 owners. I beleive that the 2nd or 3rd owner of this car put it to its limits.

I had bought the car about 8 months ago for heck of a deal. I knew that it needed much attention. But everyone knows when somthing needs attention you tend to go a little further than you intended in the first place.

Well Let the pictures begin.

This was the car way before I owned it.

The day that I picked it up. I was very happy that day

With the ZX5 MK2.5

Its stage just before it went into the garage for its TLC

In the garage. Took of the sheet metal for ease of access to the tranny and engine, and just so the sheet metal didn't get damaged anymore than it already is.

The header and cat had broke apart. So they welded them back together. Sawzall's do wonders

Previous owner got a little grinder happy.

And they also didn't line up the clutch plate very well

Notice the spring wear in the center

The Flywheel Damage

Things will be better with the new. Clutchmasters Stage 3

I will be updateing and adding more as I move along with this Project.

Thanks for checking it out.
Pat

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hai07222 · 10-10-2008, 01:00 PM

Good luck with it, keep the updates coming

wess-rs · 10-10-2008, 05:07 PM

Good luck with the project!

Fiesta_ie · 10-10-2008, 05:47 PM

i love the front bumper of the US version

patalrob · 10-10-2008, 06:25 PM

I wouldn't mind the ST170's bumper instead

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiesta_ie

i love the front bumper of the US version

patalrob · 10-10-2008, 06:37 PM

Update today.

Got the clutch and flywheels on.

Here is a little closer look at the old flywheel. If you look closely you can see where it is broken away from its self. I'm very surprized that this car moved at all.

One of the shop dogs.

I was rudly intrupted by the UPS man.....

I don't think he has had a happier delivery before!

I was like a kid on Christmas morning after he left though.

And I got some new shifter cables in.

woolford · 11-10-2008, 06:43 PM

good stuff Keep going

Twins · 11-10-2008, 07:36 PM

patalrob · 12-10-2008, 05:50 AM

Update..

The Rubbermaid intake is gone.

This is what gets to take its place

patalrob · 12-10-2008, 06:01 AM

This is the altenator, pully tightener bracket.

The old TB vs. BBK

Oil line and lower SC mount

Oil filter is now in the right fender.

Transmission is back in

A long day worth of work.

patalrob · 13-10-2008, 04:59 AM

10/12/08 Update.

I feel better after today about all I have left are lose ends.

The SC is in.

I had spent a little time tucking the wires and lines a little. Still looks like a rats nest.

A close look at the BBK TB.

The intercooler for the water jacket in the SC.

Water pump for the intercooler

A look at the tires I am going to be putting on. Eagle F1.

The exhaust I will be useing Borla Center exit. I have been thinking of Dual exhaust since there are 3-4 SVT Focus's in the area that have the center exit already.

A little grinding here a little tapping there. I had taken off the mounts for the heat shield since I will be wraping this with header wrap, possibly sending it out for Ceramic Coating.

KW Coil's will be going back into the SVT anlong with new SVT struts.

Thanks for looking

Pat

CraigoScott · 13-10-2008, 09:26 AM

cool project mate, think i have seen the car before over on FFOC! good luck!

patalrob · 13-10-2008, 02:25 PM

Its a possibilty. The very first picture I have of it is every where on the net. I've even come across somebody as takeing the car as there own.

woolford · 13-10-2008, 09:17 PM

looking top motch fella.. keep up the good work

patalrob · 13-10-2008, 10:49 PM

No updates till at least thursday or friday.

But I did talk to the tuner today should be on the Dyno in a week or 2

woolford · 14-10-2008, 07:34 PM

good stuff fella.. pics asap

patalrob · 17-10-2008, 09:48 PM

Update 10/17/08

Well I decided to wrap the header for the time being. First time wraping didn't think it went to bad.

Instead of the over sized stock cat. I had picked up a high flow cat. Much better looking than that ugly monstrasty that was in there before.

The wheels that will be going on.

Not much of an update.

Thanks for all the great comments!

woolford · 18-10-2008, 07:06 PM

looking good there man keep it up

patalrob · 19-10-2008, 05:09 AM

10/19/08 Update

Well the SVT is back to ground level where it should be.

Header and Exhuast all back together. Over this winter I will be changeing the exhaust up somehow but I'm not sure how yet.

Under the engine compartment looking at the header and HFC.

Once again not much of an update. This is a Stage 1 Build before winter. I will be getting much needed bodywork done over the winter and hopefully other engine add ons. So I will be getting just a base tune when I get it on the Dyno hopefully next week.

Thanks for looking!

woolford · 19-10-2008, 09:22 AM

cool pics man

nigel b · 19-10-2008, 09:39 AM

looks good
wish i had a garage like that

patalrob · 28-11-2008, 06:39 PM

A bit of an update.

Out of the Garage with a couple of panels back on.

Here we are with the TD's on. I'm leaning more to getting some TD's pro race 1's

Off to the tuner.

Had a little oil leak.... The gasket blew out on the Oil realocator so all the oil came out accept for .5 of a quart.

Hopeing that everything goes as schedualed it should be tuned on monday

If anybody wanted to watch the Dyno tune it will be on live the Tuners web sight monday 8am-4pm U.S. central standerd time. That would be about 6-7 hrs behind UK time.

Here is the link to their web page.
http://www.hitechmotorsport.com/inde...d=35&Itemid=72

woolford · 28-11-2008, 06:45 PM

looking good good good

patalrob · 01-12-2008, 11:25 PM

Got it back from the Tuner today.

Here is the dyno print out.

Paul Eggleton · 02-12-2008, 11:22 AM

Nice, what boost does the SC run?

Brian · 02-12-2008, 12:46 PM

Brian

patalrob · 02-12-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton

Nice, what boost does the SC run?

It runs 8lbs.

I don't have a boost gauge yet, but some people have seen up to 11lbs. I'm not sure what the pully size is I never measured it but its the one that come with the Powerworks.

I've never had boost before so this feels oh so nice

woolford · 02-12-2008, 05:14 PM

wicked stuff up the boost some and it will feel even more nice

COCHYN · 02-12-2008, 08:38 PM

Good stuff, you need to get in touch with Will@MSDevelopments on here, he has the same charger

patalrob · 02-12-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COCHYN

Good stuff, you need to get in touch with Will@MSDevelopments on here, he has the same charger

Oh yeah I have been watching his thread.

Thats the only Powerworks that I know of over 260 hp let alone 300hp

Woolford- Oh yeah my tuner was talking with me last night when I picked it up and he was saying put some 60lbs injectors Boost-a-pump and run E85 juice in it and we'll get it to the 300hp mark.

But right now I'm just getting used to driveing 244hp vs. my 120hp mk 2.5 ZX5. I'm going to have to invest in a LSD.

COCHYN · 03-12-2008, 12:16 PM

ATB mate, much better for FWD

patalrob · 03-12-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COCHYN

ATB mate, much better for FWD

ATB? I haven't heard that term before could you explain?

Thanks

COCHYN · 03-12-2008, 02:35 PM

Automatic Torque Biasing Differential (ATB). Its what's in the Focus RS gearbox. Basic explination, throws the power to the wheel with most grip when going round corners

patalrob · 03-12-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COCHYN

Automatic Torque Biasing Differential (ATB). Its what's in the Focus RS gearbox. Basic explination, throws the power to the wheel with most grip when going round corners

Thank you for the info on that cochyn

I haven't heard anybody talk about the ATB just talk about the LSD. Then again it seems that the people talking about the LSD seem to only want to go in a strait line.

woolford · 03-12-2008, 05:25 PM

you will be paying 500+uk £ i was lucky and got one brand new for £350

patalrob · 03-12-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woolford

you will be paying 500+uk £ i was lucky and got one brand new for £350

Thats a great find!

I might not do it just yet. But when and if I put a BBK in it and build the lower end up I will most definatly be putting the money down for one.

Right now I have to feather through 1st and feather into 2nd.

RSturboJET · 03-12-2008, 08:46 PM

The ATBs are made by Quaife

patalrob · 04-12-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSturboJET

The ATBs are made by Quaife

Thanks

I'll have to check with my parts guy and see if he carry's that.

woolford · 04-12-2008, 07:44 PM

www.burtonpower.co.uk sell them but shop around first.. also central florida motorsport do loads for the focus really good site and its on your doorstep..lol

patalrob · 05-12-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woolford

www.burtonpower.co.uk sell them but shop around first.. also central florida motorsport do loads for the focus really good site and its on your doorstep..lol

Thanks again,

I have boughten alot of parts from CFM. LOL The Powerworks you see in my engine bay was the last one known to exist "new that is". I lucked out there a bit.

I believe BAT "british american transfer" has a ATB.

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10-10-2008, 06:37 PM	#6
patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	Update today. Got the clutch and flywheels on. Here is a little closer look at the old flywheel. If you look closely you can see where it is broken away from its self. I'm very surprized that this car moved at all. One of the shop dogs. I was rudly intrupted by the UPS man..... I don't think he has had a happier delivery before! I was like a kid on Christmas morning after he left though. And I got some new shifter cables in.

12-10-2008, 05:50 AM	#9
patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	Update.. The Rubbermaid intake is gone. This is what gets to take its place

12-10-2008, 06:01 AM	#10
patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	This is the altenator, pully tightener bracket. The old TB vs. BBK Oil line and lower SC mount Oil filter is now in the right fender. Transmission is back in A long day worth of work.

13-10-2008, 04:59 AM	#11
patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	10/12/08 Update. I feel better after today about all I have left are lose ends. The SC is in. I had spent a little time tucking the wires and lines a little. Still looks like a rats nest. A close look at the BBK TB. The intercooler for the water jacket in the SC. Water pump for the intercooler A look at the tires I am going to be putting on. Eagle F1. The exhaust I will be useing Borla Center exit. I have been thinking of Dual exhaust since there are 3-4 SVT Focus's in the area that have the center exit already. A little grinding here a little tapping there. I had taken off the mounts for the heat shield since I will be wraping this with header wrap, possibly sending it out for Ceramic Coating. KW Coil's will be going back into the SVT anlong with new SVT struts. Thanks for looking Pat

13-10-2008, 09:26 AM	#12
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patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	Its a possibilty. The very first picture I have of it is every where on the net. I've even come across somebody as takeing the car as there own.

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woolford I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,317	looking top motch fella.. keep up the good work __________________ WWW.N-W-M-E.CO.UK Any cars welcome. IT'S FREE TO JOIN.. WWW.MODIFIED-ENTHUSIAST.CO.UK

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patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	No updates till at least thursday or friday. But I did talk to the tuner today should be on the Dyno in a week or 2

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17-10-2008, 09:48 PM	#17
patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	Update 10/17/08 Well I decided to wrap the header for the time being. First time wraping didn't think it went to bad. Instead of the over sized stock cat. I had picked up a high flow cat. Much better looking than that ugly monstrasty that was in there before. The wheels that will be going on. Not much of an update. Thanks for all the great comments!

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19-10-2008, 05:09 AM	#19
patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	10/19/08 Update Well the SVT is back to ground level where it should be. Header and Exhuast all back together. Over this winter I will be changeing the exhaust up somehow but I'm not sure how yet. Under the engine compartment looking at the header and HFC. Once again not much of an update. This is a Stage 1 Build before winter. I will be getting much needed bodywork done over the winter and hopefully other engine add ons. So I will be getting just a base tune when I get it on the Dyno hopefully next week. Thanks for looking!

19-10-2008, 09:22 AM	#20
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patalrob In Training Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S. MN Posts: 202	A bit of an update. Out of the Garage with a couple of panels back on. Here we are with the TD's on. I'm leaning more to getting some TD's pro race 1's Off to the tuner. Had a little oil leak.... The gasket blew out on the Oil realocator so all the oil came out accept for .5 of a quart. Hopeing that everything goes as schedualed it should be tuned on monday If anybody wanted to watch the Dyno tune it will be on live the Tuners web sight monday 8am-4pm U.S. central standerd time. That would be about 6-7 hrs behind UK time. Here is the link to their web page. http://www.hitechmotorsport.com/inde...d=35&Itemid=72 Last edited by patalrob; 28-11-2008 at 06:45 PM.

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COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,085	Good stuff, you need to get in touch with Will@MSDevelopments on here, he has the same charger __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

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COCHYN Ginger Welsh Boy Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 4,085	Automatic Torque Biasing Differential (ATB). Its what's in the Focus RS gearbox. Basic explination, throws the power to the wheel with most grip when going round corners __________________ Focus Cosworth Projecthttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-10-09-a.html Focus RS Toyhttp://passionford.com/forum/restora...on-the-go.html

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