Hi,

Iv got a 1.8 MK1 focus that has the following mods
- ST170 4-2-1 manifold/cat
- S.S catback exhaust
- 65mm TB with ported inlet to suit
- Kent Sport Cams and Verniers

I was just wondering if there is any other options available to me (other than SC/TC/ITB's??)

Iv read some where the standard inlet is meant to be restricted. Any options to replace this other than with ITBs?

Also my spark plugs need replacing and wondering if better to stick wth standard ford plugs or seen people rave bout either NGK platinum or Denso Iridium plugs? Wot do people recommend?

Any other ideas?

Thanks

Matt

 

do you have a budget??

 

well it depends on the gains really. If the gains are worthwhile compared to costs i dont mind. Im really just lookin at options at the moment as prob gona keep the car for a few more years now since iv recently cam'd it. I dont wanna be SCD/TC/ITB's so that prob limits my options.

Wot were u thinkin?

 

turbo or supercharge for gains

Imo turbo

 

I know this is going to make me sound about 90, and I'm all for modding cars, but if you're going to the expense of a turbo conversion on a focus, wouldn't it be more cost effective to just buy an RS and have an overall better car?

 

Maybe he can't afford an rs. Building a turbo engine can be done over a period of time allowing you to get parts when you can afford them

 

But how much is it likely to cost altogether? It could be near enough the cost of an RS for a decent job doing. Just not worth that kind of layout in my opinion.

 

i often wonder that when i see somebody modify a turd.
then again, why do people modify these little 4 pots. if you want power get an all alloy LS2 V8?? but not many people do, i guess thers more to it then just being fast

as for your car, i would imagine a turbo would be your best option. would imagine about 1800-3500 would get it done properly to a good standard with a good result