How can i make my Focus 1.6 faster???
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i have recently put a 1.6 engine into my focus as i blew the 1.4 engine up lol
however its still slow and i was wondering how i can improve the performance of the engine without spending a lot of money. does the 1.7 puma inlet manifold fit this and make much difference? i was also wondering about changing injectors and the throttle body to a bigger one off a 2 litre or something? can someone help?
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i have recently put a 1.6 engine into my focus as i blew the 1.4 engine up lol
however its still slow and i was wondering how i can improve the performance of the engine without spending a lot of money. does the 1.7 puma inlet manifold fit this and make much difference? i was also wondering about changing injectors and the throttle body to a bigger one off a 2 litre or something? can someone help?
thanks
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Didn't the formula ford cars run 1.6 zetecs? I'm sure I saw on 5th gear once they had a challange where they swapped a 1.6 zetec from a focus or something into a formula ford in a compertition against some colleges (probably a clip on youtube somewhere), thay had to change some of the components to formula ford spec, I think they changed the inlet, ECU, and the sump to a dry sump, maybe yopu could try and track down some of the parts and fit them to yours if you want to keep the standard lump in
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The SE isn't a bad engine really, you can get around 135-140HP from them with cams, exhaust system and a remap (Bearing in mind a 2L is 130HP), see www.shawspeed.com for more info.
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I had 1 not so long ago. full ss exhaust sports cat, ss manifold, air filter, dream science, proper service.
back disc conversion and st170 fronts.
it was good.
back disc conversion and st170 fronts.
it was good.
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Swardy,
I too have a 1.6, a 'Chic' ltd edition. I'm trying to make it the mintiest of minty mint versions of the 'Chic' there is (with maybe one or two subtle mods, such as a K&N panel filter, cat back replacement exhaust, MP3 wheels etc)
If you want performance, do as other posters have suggested. Save the cash, get an ST170 or MK1 Focus RS. Handy if you have a garage if you get an RS depending where you live to keep it out of the way of covetous theiving eyes.
If your keeping the 1.6, just keep it clean and use it as a cruiser rather than a racer lol
I too have a 1.6, a 'Chic' ltd edition. I'm trying to make it the mintiest of minty mint versions of the 'Chic' there is (with maybe one or two subtle mods, such as a K&N panel filter, cat back replacement exhaust, MP3 wheels etc)
If you want performance, do as other posters have suggested. Save the cash, get an ST170 or MK1 Focus RS. Handy if you have a garage if you get an RS depending where you live to keep it out of the way of covetous theiving eyes.
If your keeping the 1.6, just keep it clean and use it as a cruiser rather than a racer lol
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Swardy,
I too have a 1.6, a 'Chic' ltd edition. I'm trying to make it the mintiest of minty mint versions of the 'Chic' there is (with maybe one or two subtle mods, such as a K&N panel filter, cat back replacement exhaust, MP3 wheels etc)
If you want performance, do as other posters have suggested. Save the cash, get an ST170 or MK1 Focus RS. Handy if you have a garage if you get an RS depending where you live to keep it out of the way of covetous theiving eyes.
If your keeping the 1.6, just keep it clean and use it as a cruiser rather than a racer lol
I too have a 1.6, a 'Chic' ltd edition. I'm trying to make it the mintiest of minty mint versions of the 'Chic' there is (with maybe one or two subtle mods, such as a K&N panel filter, cat back replacement exhaust, MP3 wheels etc)
If you want performance, do as other posters have suggested. Save the cash, get an ST170 or MK1 Focus RS. Handy if you have a garage if you get an RS depending where you live to keep it out of the way of covetous theiving eyes.
If your keeping the 1.6, just keep it clean and use it as a cruiser rather than a racer lol
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Sell the thing and get another Focus with an engine that has enough torque to haul its lardy backside with. A 2.0 litre is the bare minimum you should be looking at, preferably an ST170 or an RS if you're really serious.
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Didn't the formula ford cars run 1.6 zetecs? I'm sure I saw on 5th gear once they had a challange where they swapped a 1.6 zetec from a focus or something into a formula ford in a compertition against some colleges (probably a clip on youtube somewhere), thay had to change some of the components to formula ford spec, I think they changed the inlet, ECU, and the sump to a dry sump, maybe yopu could try and track down some of the parts and fit them to yours if you want to keep the standard lump in
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I would either sell up and get a 2.0l, or accept it will never be a rocket ship, maybe lower it to improve handling in the twisties and look at keeping it well serviced and check on stuff like bushes etc to keep it tight handling, then maybe a decent exhaust and filter to help breathing.
Not really worth chucking cash at it as it will never be quick and will be £££££ to get any big improvement, big car, small lump = slow.
Not really worth chucking cash at it as it will never be quick and will be £££££ to get any big improvement, big car, small lump = slow.
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crap as in it will go to 105mph then slow down to 100mph and wont go any faster lol dont know if its gearbox of something to do with the coilpack or spark plugs or what. any ideas?
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