So things have been slow for a reason, we worked out that the Std Turbo wont fit with the subframe where it is. I can chop this about but not a fan of this, it would be easy to do but......when i have a GTX2867R sat in my office doing nothing i needed an excuse to fit it

This brings with it some problems, the std pistons tend to go after 300bhp, the Guys in the USA throw Meth and Water at the problem which helps get them to a higher rated BHP but its a bodge for me. So this means i need new pistons, then i might as well get some rods, uprated bearings a new PCV plate. Then there is the question of how much fuelling the Ecoboost can do, see below, and i may need another way of inputting more fuel.

So my fit the std engine and have fun has gone for a burton and its back to i need 450bhp

A friend popped down to have a look at the car on the weekend and it gave me a chance to chat to Tech1 about what we need to do, mainly after speaking to Simon at Specialist Components as he confirmed that above 300bhp the pistons are the weak point.

I also spoke to Total MPS in Newcastle who have made a 420whp (2.0, GT3071) and 895whp (2.3 and wow) ecoboost engine.

Their 2.0 had forged rods / pistons and bigger injectors (Tim these were std 2.3 injectors which i am told are the same / similar to Mountunes) but using the std fuel system made 420 at the wheels which is more than i want (didnt say need, as i now need that) but it was on the limits, so advised additional fuelling

So the list of things to do just got bigger, and a whole lot more expensive.........carpets for the new house will have to wait

1. Custom Engine Mounts the Duratec ones definitely dont fit
2. Custom Loom, remove the elise engine loom and place the ECU and new relay / fuse box in cabin (saves weight, honest)
3. Mounting of the GTX above the subframe, small adaptor needed and Randy thanks for the advice i never took but it will be V-band
4. Tial 0.86 a/r Exhaust housing
5. New Forged Pistons and Rods
6. Upgraded Head Bolts
7. PCV Plate, the Ecoboost has a habit of holding boost pressure in the crank case so needs venting via a catch can
8. Bosch Motorsport Pump and 4l swirl pot
9. Inlet adaptor plate to hold 4 x injectors (std ported) or 2 x injectors after the throttle body (SC have made one before)
10. Build engine and send it and the ECU back to SC who will run it up on the Engine Dyno
11. Re-fit Engine
12. Fit charger cooler
13. Fit Custom exhaust
14. Try not to change mind
15. Drive it, hopefully further than the last car

Seems pretty easy written down