How much power can the standard st engine handle seen the 300 bhp conversions can a good standard engine handle this power and be reliable would you also need an uprated clutch.

 

Focus ST170? Seen the bottom end handle 300-350 zone on turbocharged examples, probably at the standard revs though, no idea how high you can safely rev them. Yes you'll need an uprated clutch. Are you looking at forced induction on naturally aspirated?

 

Sorry mate not the 170 the i mean the st 2.5 turbo.

 

I thought you meant st170 aswell mate lol I didn't comment as I don't know anything about the st170 engine

 

Ah right, well I've seen a few in the 400+ zone, but I think they have the blocks modified to cope, but they seem to be reliable done properly, you'll still need an uprated clutch, no ford as far as I can think has a very strong clutch.

 

Ok thanks mate was looking at 300 bhp conversions just wandering would the engine be safe and reliable at this sort of power.

 

at 300bhp you will be fine, above that people either get an RS engine or have the blocks modified to cope. An RS clutch will help handle the power

 

Ok thanks mate.