ST170 mk1 fiesta crossmember update 2/9/15
16-09-2010, 06:19 PM
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Another UPDATE!!!
been down to the workshop today
took delivery of my new steering wheel and quick release boss
its a omp alcantara touring car 350mm will have to get a cover for it to protect it whilst not using it
the steering wheel quick release boss is a touring car spec life line varient which will be welded to my new steering coloumb which will also be fully adjustable due to me sitting further back from standard and lower for better foot location for the floor mounted pedal box!
been down to the workshop today
took delivery of my new steering wheel and quick release boss
its a omp alcantara touring car 350mm will have to get a cover for it to protect it whilst not using it
the steering wheel quick release boss is a touring car spec life line varient which will be welded to my new steering coloumb which will also be fully adjustable due to me sitting further back from standard and lower for better foot location for the floor mounted pedal box!
how do u fit the boss?
19-09-2010, 09:11 PM
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19-09-2010, 09:12 PM
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Another update
Now with the engine install fully underway i have come up against a few problems space being the main one! now on the front of the engine the st170 zetec engine the water pump runs the opposite way to a early silver top engine and i didnt want to run one of those idlers up the top so im going to run an electric water pump, the other problem was the crank pulley and alternator!
the alternator im using is of a jap motor variety which is v belt set up and my crank pulley is standard Ford 6 ribbed belt but neither will be ok so ive sent them away to be cnc made in a 3 ribbed belt set up which intern allows me to use my dry sump crank pulley gear to fit without to much if any modding to the inner wing!
Now with the engine install fully underway i have come up against a few problems space being the main one! now on the front of the engine the st170 zetec engine the water pump runs the opposite way to a early silver top engine and i didnt want to run one of those idlers up the top so im going to run an electric water pump, the other problem was the crank pulley and alternator!
the alternator im using is of a jap motor variety which is v belt set up and my crank pulley is standard Ford 6 ribbed belt but neither will be ok so ive sent them away to be cnc made in a 3 ribbed belt set up which intern allows me to use my dry sump crank pulley gear to fit without to much if any modding to the inner wing!
20-09-2010, 03:13 PM
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20-09-2010, 04:52 PM
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He so the project and sure will be a nice car.
I was wondering where did you get the fuel tank?
I'm looking for a one also for my project
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...track-car.html
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I was wondering where did you get the fuel tank?
I'm looking for a one also for my project
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...track-car.html
Thanks for a reaction
20-09-2010, 07:31 PM
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20-09-2010, 07:32 PM
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his name is kustomkarl and drop him a pm he is able to supply rosejoints and alot cheaper than over here
23-09-2010, 05:52 PM
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Update time!!!
Series X me up baby!!!!
You know how rare these are!! Been on the hunt for ages as i dont like the fit of the mcr ones!
got the full kit and the ford motorsport roof tip spoiler!
Series X me up baby!!!!
You know how rare these are!! Been on the hunt for ages as i dont like the fit of the mcr ones!
got the full kit and the ford motorsport roof tip spoiler!
29-09-2010, 03:43 PM
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Update time
bit of update on the fabrication
as im going to be running an electric water pump and controller ive had the old water pump housing modified
the outlet need fitting once the drysump pump is fitted and we know what space we have!
also ordered a few bits from fords
will be going to do a bit more work on the car this week so will post up some more!
bit of update on the fabrication
as im going to be running an electric water pump and controller ive had the old water pump housing modified
the outlet need fitting once the drysump pump is fitted and we know what space we have!
also ordered a few bits from fords
will be going to do a bit more work on the car this week so will post up some more!
06-10-2010, 07:16 PM
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Update Time!!!!
Big up Mark at MK MOTORSPORT
here is my new front pulley and alternator pulley in the 3 ribbed arrangement so i have more room for my dry sump geared pulley to fit in the very small mk1 fiesta engine bay!
they are going off to be anodised in black so should look wicked!!
Big up Mark at MK MOTORSPORT
here is my new front pulley and alternator pulley in the 3 ribbed arrangement so i have more room for my dry sump geared pulley to fit in the very small mk1 fiesta engine bay!
they are going off to be anodised in black so should look wicked!!
06-10-2010, 10:54 PM
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06-10-2010, 10:55 PM
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13-10-2010, 06:59 PM
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UPDATE TIME!!!!
popped down to XWORKSS today for a look and as usual good progress!
cage all tacked in ive asked for a few more bars before he fully welds it
also the pedal box is tacked in and the seat position set up we also put thesteering wheel where i want it so he can make a custom coloumb
also just positioning the gear lever
Also fitted the Ford Motorsport roof tip spoiler
got to take a few parts down there to fit on to allow the cage to be finished such as the wiper linkage and a few other parts
popped down to XWORKSS today for a look and as usual good progress!
cage all tacked in ive asked for a few more bars before he fully welds it
also the pedal box is tacked in and the seat position set up we also put thesteering wheel where i want it so he can make a custom coloumb
also just positioning the gear lever
Also fitted the Ford Motorsport roof tip spoiler
got to take a few parts down there to fit on to allow the cage to be finished such as the wiper linkage and a few other parts
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Awesome project Dave mate, where on earth do you manage to find these rare new genuine ford parts lol. Xworks is only about 4miles up road from me. Looking forwards to more update pics soon.
18-10-2010, 08:11 PM
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18-10-2010, 08:12 PM
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UPDATE TIME!!!
Bit of a clutch update
had this flywheel and clutch custom made from ttv products
this should cope with the bhp i aim for
and its very light to
more updates soon!
Bit of a clutch update
had this flywheel and clutch custom made from ttv products
this should cope with the bhp i aim for
and its very light to
more updates soon!
07-11-2010, 07:39 PM
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Update time
Got a new cylinder head sorted
I bought the cylinder head off a low mileage Focus ST170 and immediately had it X-rayed and crack tested, both of which it passed perfectly...
Next it was stripped and sent to the machine shop to be fitted with +1mm oversize Ferrea Stainless valves, the valve guides were reamed and K-lined and 3 angle valve seats were cut.
The head was then sent off to Steve at Port-formance in Warrington and underwent a phenomenal amount of work over a 10 day period with over 400 flow tests recorded.
Final flow figures at 10" Water and assuming 12mm of Valve Lift are in excess of 300bhp normally aspirated - the head is easily capable of 800bhp with forced induction.
There is a full flow graph recorded before and after porting and whilst the port size is large, there is still excellent low gas speed flow to retain low end drivability.
After this the head was fitted with brand new valve stem seals, Piper uprated valve springs, Piper valve spring retainers and Ferrea single groove titanium race collets.
The valve clearances were then set the expensive way! Clearances were measured and where original lifter buckets could not be used, brand new ones were obtained from Ford at Ł20 each!
At the moment the VVT oil feed is blocked with a grub screw, however, this can be removed should the VVT be required.
Standard cams are present and included in the price.
A brand new ST170 cam cover was sourced from Ford, complete with gasket and retaining bolts - this will again be included.
Got a new cylinder head sorted
I bought the cylinder head off a low mileage Focus ST170 and immediately had it X-rayed and crack tested, both of which it passed perfectly...
Next it was stripped and sent to the machine shop to be fitted with +1mm oversize Ferrea Stainless valves, the valve guides were reamed and K-lined and 3 angle valve seats were cut.
The head was then sent off to Steve at Port-formance in Warrington and underwent a phenomenal amount of work over a 10 day period with over 400 flow tests recorded.
Final flow figures at 10" Water and assuming 12mm of Valve Lift are in excess of 300bhp normally aspirated - the head is easily capable of 800bhp with forced induction.
There is a full flow graph recorded before and after porting and whilst the port size is large, there is still excellent low gas speed flow to retain low end drivability.
After this the head was fitted with brand new valve stem seals, Piper uprated valve springs, Piper valve spring retainers and Ferrea single groove titanium race collets.
The valve clearances were then set the expensive way! Clearances were measured and where original lifter buckets could not be used, brand new ones were obtained from Ford at Ł20 each!
At the moment the VVT oil feed is blocked with a grub screw, however, this can be removed should the VVT be required.
Standard cams are present and included in the price.
A brand new ST170 cam cover was sourced from Ford, complete with gasket and retaining bolts - this will again be included.
