The engine is longer yes but the gearbox is shorter

 

yeah but its still too long lol.

you got loom and ecu etc with the 5 pot mate? mileage? how much you after?

 

loom and ecu yes

no idea what mileage but it was sold to me with lifted straight out of a smashed up motor about 3 years ago and it's sat in the garage ever since

https://passionford.com/forum/ford-f...e-and-box.html

 

Dojj get some photo's up for me. At this point I will consider anything expect cosworth !

 

Really interesting project.It would be interesting to see if the st 5pot will go in.The wiring might be the hard part.

 

It won't fit, it's too wide to fit between the chassis legs..... This has been tried and unfortunately failed before both on mk1 focus's and connects.

 

Know someone who had one in his connect at least 18 months ago

But unfortunatly I've been sworn to secrecy as to who it was

 

Small update. Lots of stuff going for blasting this week. I will throw up some pictures as soon as they are back from powdercoating.

Had my mate round Sat morning to start touching up the engine bay. Sadly the thunder storm my way put pay to that. Hopefully we will get it finished in the week.






I have reverted back to the original idea of the ST170 lump. Shortage of options really, I never knew just how hard the RS stuff would be to source. Hopefully my second ST170 lump will be arriving shortly.

Anyone any idea what Focus the Tranny Connect is based on. I bought a powerflex bush kit for the van and have since found it doesn't fit. Any ideas appreciated. The anti-roll bar bushed are way too small and the other pieces for the front wishbones are a completely different design ?

More updates later in the week.

Chris

 

It's based loosely on the mk1 focus, which all have the same suspension components. The connect might be a bit different though due to the weight it has to carry etc.

 

as far as im aware, powerflexx dont make bushes for the connect! so you may struggle to find them

 

Saab turbo - everyone keeps mentioning them, but they are cheap and readily available...?

Tom