Hi everyone I'm looking to get my S2 to 200bhp here is my current spec what do I need to do to reach this and reasonably and safely
It has standard internals and standard camshaft, running MFI, stage 1 hybrid turbo, cone filter and exhaust system and the pace inter cooler but it's only the half front mount
Which plugs do I need to get to see 200bhp as I heard the standard ones won't cope?
Which other parts need updating? And what's the limits for the standard internals? Thanks for your time

 

ford 071 plugs, chipped ecu, front mount cooler and a stage 2 turbo, then if the mfi is in good condition a decent set up with a good tuner.

I'm no mfi expert but that should get you somewhere near.

 

genuine ford spark plugs only, gapped right for the set up
your turbo rebuilt too stage 2/3 spec as the stage one is no better than standard
decent actuator (this should be done on rebuild)
bailey or autospecialists breather kit, (second hand is cheaper)
full front mount intercooler kit (get this second hand in good condition) saves £100+
newman phase 4 cam with double valve springs and solid lifters (genuine ford is also good)
chipped ecu (unlimited boost)

clutch?....... standard will need changing, i like the ap 4 paddle with uprated pedal mod....... best set up that works in my view

and a set up from one of the following companys
jamsport
norris motorsport
oddkidd creations
motorsport developments


on another note, i would look into a full service and remember too change the oil straight after changing the cam.

and if you went for a decent hybrid turbo you could get away with the standard cam kit if its a genuine ford in good condition and not a cheap pattern part, if it has a genuine ford one then i would leave the cam as its the most reliable for a cvh.

so on top of what you have get
stage 2 or 3 hybrid turbo
front mount intercooler
genuine ford plugs
breather system/ kit

limit for stock internals is around 240bhp on mfi, more on a mappable management due to having alot more control over ignition and fueling......

 

In my head i also still have that the conrod bolts where limited too about 200 bhp. For the 60 pound i would change them for ARP onces.

Front mount Intercooler i would take and i'm somebody that has a pipercam fitted without any problems. I would uprate cam aswell to get better flow and breather system. I did well over 200 bhp with this set up and flowed head.

Clutch uprate won't be bad either. I run stock pedal tho i couldn't get the uprated pedal in a good position. It kept sticking out above the rest of the pedal. So i train my foot

 

Stu is spot on but a clutch will be needed, Mark is a little over the top as changing the cam and breather setup isn't necessary (although cleaning the stock system out is a good idea and this is assuming your cam is in good condition too).
Plugs can also be NGK BCR8ES.
Basically the stock internal as will take around 240bhp if in good condition, but you'll not know that until you try or strip it down for inspection.

So minimum requirements:
Stage 2 T3 (.36/50)
-31 Actuator
FMIC
Clutch
Chipped ECU
Tune up!

 

200hp makes for a great road car.

 

Just get proper Managment and a frount mount