4x4

how much would a proper YB converted RWD mk1 focus cost to buy? lets say 330 - 390 bhp.

How much to build aswel.

cant really be bothered with the D.I.Y. project but just curious what would be my advantages if i did so, Money being the key factor.

want a newish car with Cosworth power.

Good idea or not

TIFF

12k ish i would think......................

I would like one but with all the newness of a focus

rst in breaking

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would be great make it rear wheel drive and your onto a winner

RWD_cossie_wil

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good idea, but why not use a BRAND New LS2 chevvy engine, Ł4200 in a crate with a tremic T56 6 speed gearbox ..400 BHP and understressed as you like.... Nice and light as well

4x4

12K to buy or build????

surley to buy wil cost less than to build one

Charlie Chalk

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Is there not a big gap between 330bhp and 390bhp

4x4

there is but this is why im asking how much the difference would be!

rst in breaking

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depends on whos driving

rst in breaking

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60 bhp

4x4

has it been done before on a focus in england? sounds interesting....how many cyls? cc?

any links to previous projects.

RWD_cossie_wil

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Building one wouldn't leave you much change out of 20k at the least I would imagine to finish it to a half decent spec...

330-390 BHP can all be done on a YB on std internals to not a huge price difference in that respect. The money will be in the ancilleries and brakes/ suspension etc..

Charlie Chalk

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I done mean how much bhp, You've worded it wierd


so which is it, 330 or 390bhp

RWD_cossie_wil

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LS 1/2 engine is an all alloy V8 think they are 5.7, but can be overbored to fuck, the new engine ( an LS7) is 7.0 .... I belive that no-one has done a V8 focus yet, but there are probably a few around. Chip is the one to talk to about the LS engines.

Charlie Chalk

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I know, but dark greens wont make 390bhp, and light blues or greys would surely be wasted at 330,


so, what power?

Charlie Chalk

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LS2 is 5.7 yeah

and there is a user on here with a Focus V8, username Focusv8

RWD_cossie_wil

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Std engine, T34.48, maybe a BD14 inlet if you can be arsed pocketing the pistons, Black injectors ( webber x038's I think, MSD sells them) , 500 cooler and an MSD live map, you have as near as makes no diffence a better than standard drive and a reliable 400/400 BHP/Lbs-ft engine

TimC

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Everybody is doing cosworth focus's these days. Somebody do a mk6 fiesta

4x4

hhmmmm.... was thinking more along the lines of an everyday car..... RWD YB focus everyday car???????

but 20k sounds a bit too much, would be a waste of money in my current situation. was hoping to find a already built one.

4x4

A1 rally sport did that monster spec one...

i dont like small cars, focus is the smallest i have.

RWD_cossie_wil

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they come up for sale between 12-25k already done depending on spec occasionally

focusv8

How often is he on here then?

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Charlie Chalk

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LOL

4x4

do you remember which tuning company built that white RWD focus? i remember reading it was too much of a handful. Is that still around?

RWD_cossie_wil

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was there not a ford/SVE produced package to convert the focus to a RWD V8?

4x4

focusv8

any pics, info on the car?

4x4

this is the one.... Who built this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1zcm_s_h98

Charlie Chalk

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A1 Rally Sport, Thats now dead

4x4

aaahh sheeeeet.... did they break it?

Charlie Chalk

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It rolled

RWD_cossie_wil

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I belive one of the mechanics binned it at high speed backwards/sideways into the scenery

4x4

ooo not good then. looked like a proper car.

RWD_cossie_wil

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0-100 in 7.5 on a shonky old T4/ 8 injector engine is not shy considering it was RWD as well, belive it ran mid 11's as well .... I was very very close to building one but the ŁŁŁ involved would be stuipd as I am a nightmare for having to have the best of everything

4x4

would love to have a monster foci like that!!!!!!

20k is another house really..... seems slly to build a car for that unless your MADE.

Jay,

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on a .48 that sounds a bit wrong a .63 on a t34 would just about do that with turbo killing spike but i might be wrong but the most ive seen a t34.48 do on modern piss fuel in around 350

RWD_cossie_wil

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.48 will do 380, a 63 a bit more but you loose a fair bit of your low/midrange

Charlie Chalk

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Where can you buy a house for 20k and your location says London... What part, as Im west

Charlie Chalk

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Good to know, My GTiR is having one

4x4

from what you say i can tell you are not involved in property. you seem to be picking up on everything i say.... you no doubt have more tuning knowledge than me but please between me, my old man and our business partner we got 7 houses.

2 in langly so yes greater london. but all over the south of england aswel.

i'll put it this way, with even 15k you can get you a decent priced house, just need to know the business .... i hope you dont think people pay the full amount of a house when buying one with cash or cheque.

Charlie Chalk

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I know fuck all about house's, And I wont butt in lol! I live in greater London, Cowley...


Just I've never heard of a house for 20k


Ours is around 230k/250k

RWD_cossie_wil

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4x4, come on mate 15k for a house?? the area must be like a bad day in Baghdad