Tim's Performance Blue S1600 *2.0 ECOBOOST ENGINE SWAP, 370lbft 270whp*
17-11-2013, 05:58 PM
#161
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20-11-2013, 06:18 PM
#163
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Bonnet strut arrived today and had a shoulder bolt turned in work for the torque link mount. Spacers that are required for the torque link are being done in the morning.
However going to look at clearances with the engine hanging just on the gearbox/engine mounts and see if a frankentorquelink is possible using the back end of the fiesta torque link from vibratechnics and the front end of the focus torque link from them.
More updates to come friday when i head back over to the unit.
However going to look at clearances with the engine hanging just on the gearbox/engine mounts and see if a frankentorquelink is possible using the back end of the fiesta torque link from vibratechnics and the front end of the focus torque link from them.
More updates to come friday when i head back over to the unit.
21-11-2013, 05:09 PM
#165
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Cheers Si =]
exhaust bushings turned up today with some nice keyrings as a surprise!
and the torque link spacer bushings were finished in work and they're a lovely snug fit on the shoulder bolt that was made up =]
exhaust bushings turned up today with some nice keyrings as a surprise!
and the torque link spacer bushings were finished in work and they're a lovely snug fit on the shoulder bolt that was made up =]
23-11-2013, 10:59 AM
#167
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The plumbing came together quicker than expected. Will managed to reuse a lot of the OEM hosing which is a bonus for timescale and my wallet and it looks spot on!
Coolant to heater matrix
coolant to header tank
vac pump
Fuel pump (awaiting some more 7mm rubber fuel line to connect to the standard piping from the tank, same goes for the charcoal canister breather pipe)
Vac line to be clipped down near the gearbox mount and clutch was a straight connection between the fiesta line and the slave cylinder pipe.
Also had chance to bleed the clutch through and it really does have a nice firm feel. Much heavier than the fiesta one that's for sure!
Had chance to fit the bonnet lifter as well. Really nice bit of kit, easy to fit and works well!
and here's a quick video of it working....excuse the phone-cameraman-ship.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...psde8238b7.mp4
It took us a good few hours to fit the torque link bolt and spacers just because everything is so tight and also because the bolt i had made was just too tightly toleranced for the job. We didn't have enough wiggle room. So to get it on we ended up using the spacers with a bolt that we had ordered from RS, taking the mount off the gearbox and putting that into the sub frame first then swinging it back onto the box.
a small job that took way too long and may be addressed in the future depending upon how everything works!
Managed to get the focus gaiter off and fit the fiesta gaiter so it looks spot on =]
To fit the shifter in the car we have took the top half of the focus shifter off the raiser plate that it comes with and Will is going to make a new raiser plate from plate steel and box section. This way we can get the shifter to fit on the OEM tabs and at the exact height we need.
This was after the colossal ball ache that was removing the fiesta shifter cables. Nearly lost the will to live but with a bit of brute force they came out and we could get the focus cables in.
Bulkhead through connection is totally different but for ease of service in the future we are running the bulkhead seal on the outside of the car and Will is going to make a seal around it. Saves us having to remove the dash anyway!
here's a closer look at the gearbox mount with the battery tray mount welded to it and coated in Dinitrol. Notice the gearbox vibro mount is on washers at the moment... a properly machined spacer is on order to support it correctly but for now washers will do =]
Now we didn't really want to go final fit yet but with how tight everything is we decided to start heading for it so the drive shafts went in.
Still pretty close to the sub Frame but it is clear and the engine isn't going to twist much after giving it a push.
we then installed all of the new exhaust bushings and it is definitely better. For anyone with the milltek exhaust on the fiesta get yourself some EXH015's from powerflex. I dont have to wrap jubilees around them anymore either.
we forgot to reinstall the heat shielding around the tank so when the centre section is removed to sort out the joint seals this will be going back in.
Feel like we got a lot done yesterday and we're sort of back on track. This week the last items should be on order and Will can start the wiring. Big bonus is that most of the plumbing is done (bar the AC for which we still need to find a mobile guy who can crimp us some lines) along with a lot of the ball aches that were found.
looking a little neater anyway now that the coolant hoses are in position and most of the loom is on.
ONWARD!!!!
Coolant to heater matrix
coolant to header tank
vac pump
Fuel pump (awaiting some more 7mm rubber fuel line to connect to the standard piping from the tank, same goes for the charcoal canister breather pipe)
Vac line to be clipped down near the gearbox mount and clutch was a straight connection between the fiesta line and the slave cylinder pipe.
Also had chance to bleed the clutch through and it really does have a nice firm feel. Much heavier than the fiesta one that's for sure!
Had chance to fit the bonnet lifter as well. Really nice bit of kit, easy to fit and works well!
and here's a quick video of it working....excuse the phone-cameraman-ship.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...psde8238b7.mp4
It took us a good few hours to fit the torque link bolt and spacers just because everything is so tight and also because the bolt i had made was just too tightly toleranced for the job. We didn't have enough wiggle room. So to get it on we ended up using the spacers with a bolt that we had ordered from RS, taking the mount off the gearbox and putting that into the sub frame first then swinging it back onto the box.
a small job that took way too long and may be addressed in the future depending upon how everything works!
Managed to get the focus gaiter off and fit the fiesta gaiter so it looks spot on =]
To fit the shifter in the car we have took the top half of the focus shifter off the raiser plate that it comes with and Will is going to make a new raiser plate from plate steel and box section. This way we can get the shifter to fit on the OEM tabs and at the exact height we need.
This was after the colossal ball ache that was removing the fiesta shifter cables. Nearly lost the will to live but with a bit of brute force they came out and we could get the focus cables in.
Bulkhead through connection is totally different but for ease of service in the future we are running the bulkhead seal on the outside of the car and Will is going to make a seal around it. Saves us having to remove the dash anyway!
here's a closer look at the gearbox mount with the battery tray mount welded to it and coated in Dinitrol. Notice the gearbox vibro mount is on washers at the moment... a properly machined spacer is on order to support it correctly but for now washers will do =]
Now we didn't really want to go final fit yet but with how tight everything is we decided to start heading for it so the drive shafts went in.
Still pretty close to the sub Frame but it is clear and the engine isn't going to twist much after giving it a push.
we then installed all of the new exhaust bushings and it is definitely better. For anyone with the milltek exhaust on the fiesta get yourself some EXH015's from powerflex. I dont have to wrap jubilees around them anymore either.
we forgot to reinstall the heat shielding around the tank so when the centre section is removed to sort out the joint seals this will be going back in.
Feel like we got a lot done yesterday and we're sort of back on track. This week the last items should be on order and Will can start the wiring. Big bonus is that most of the plumbing is done (bar the AC for which we still need to find a mobile guy who can crimp us some lines) along with a lot of the ball aches that were found.
looking a little neater anyway now that the coolant hoses are in position and most of the loom is on.
ONWARD!!!!
27-11-2013, 06:59 PM
#171
S1600 Owner
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Quick update...
I won't be going to the unit this week as everything I can do is now pretty much done. Will is cracking on with the last bits, most importantly the wiring and with any luck we'll be able to do the first crank over early next week. I'll keep you posted.
/tim
I won't be going to the unit this week as everything I can do is now pretty much done. Will is cracking on with the last bits, most importantly the wiring and with any luck we'll be able to do the first crank over early next week. I'll keep you posted.
/tim
05-12-2013, 10:26 AM
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rear brake brackets measured up, just need to get them made now and test them :P
could've designed it like the puma greed bracket but i want to keep it behind the hub so the only new hardware needed is for the caliper carrier. Time will tell anyway...i have another design as a backup.
could've designed it like the puma greed bracket but i want to keep it behind the hub so the only new hardware needed is for the caliper carrier. Time will tell anyway...i have another design as a backup.
06-12-2013, 09:02 PM
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hi there,just read this thread, loving it.I used to have an 09 fester ZS and loved it, like a go kart but not enough power. Now got a 13 plate focus ST, its got a cracking engine,little or no lag,almost like a supercharged motor.With the TC off it wil easily spin the wheels into third gear.Combining the two should make for the fiesta Ford should have made.The focus has plenty of torque steer but your diff should tame that.Looking forward to seeing your project complete
06-12-2013, 09:27 PM
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i think yourself and Mr.Pedley will have a LOT of work off the back of this from future custom ideas, pipework solutions and if thaught about, conversion parts off the shelf 
06-12-2013, 09:35 PM
#183
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i think Will is going to be glad when its done......become such a saga!
but i would consider measuring all the parts and getting quotes for off the shelf parts....broke now though so no capital to do it yet =]
but i would consider measuring all the parts and getting quotes for off the shelf parts....broke now though so no capital to do it yet =]
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08-12-2013, 04:49 PM
#187
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Thats the plan :P Troll!
08-12-2013, 06:07 PM
#188
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Looking good pal soon be finished there can't be much left to do now be interesting to see how it drives with more power there such a good handling car just needed the kick up the arse like your giving yours 
08-12-2013, 06:14 PM
#189
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come have a look around it when its back mate i'm only up the road =]
11-12-2013, 09:24 PM
#193
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318mm so just about right for the car.
I did think the calipers where huge when i lifted them out but its probably because its not next to the car :P
Will just sent me a pic of the TMAP welded to the boost pipe so getting very close now.
'HAS' to be on a trailer sunday/monday down to have the CANbus programmed and put on the ecu so ploughing on !
I did think the calipers where huge when i lifted them out but its probably because its not next to the car :P
Will just sent me a pic of the TMAP welded to the boost pipe so getting very close now.
'HAS' to be on a trailer sunday/monday down to have the CANbus programmed and put on the ecu so ploughing on !
13-12-2013, 05:31 PM
#197
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13-12-2013, 06:05 PM
#198
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Yeah mate I've got the alcon 6pots on the front of mine with 362 ap discs and 310s on the rear spec wise it's quite tame it's making 360 ATM soon to break the 400 mark it's got a pro alloy charge rad John frs prototype hybrid and Ggr cais and a full miltek soon to be changed to a 3" BCs tho and dpc stage3+ fancy a live map next and big injectors what power you hoping to get from yours pal? I'm just looking at getting some kw v3s too I got the front alcons off a mate who was breaking his focus and got the rears off eBay
what power you hoping to get from yours pal? I'm just looking at getting some kw v3s too I got the front alcons off a mate who was breaking his focus and got the rears off eBay
13-12-2013, 06:17 PM
#199
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Very nice indeed...... hoping for around 280 with 300+ lbft torque although radical with the same engine in there production car are claiming just shy of 300bhp. tbh having a bit over the engine quoted 250bhp will be good enough as it's only done 68 miles apparently so it needs a good run in and the torque curve will be awesome regardless =]
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