Focus Tdci Upgrades

[samgreeny]

see oil catch tank guide here:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/74245-guide-fitting-oil-catch-tank-16tdci-ford-focus-mk2-mk25/

Also the K&N57s is highly recommend mate it's like 3 times increase that egr blanking was

Cheers. Sorry completely forgot you had already posted it on here!

Decent I will look at getting one then.

[samgreeny]

Need an opinion. I know I'd need to change the clutch for this but mapper in London recons with an uprated intercooler, dpf delete and removing the inside and a cold air pipe with induction kit, that the car could be mapped to around 170bhp with 238ft/lb torque without having to change any internal components.

What's propels points of view?

[Lenny]

Need an opinion. I know I'd need to change the clutch for this but mapper in London recons with an uprated intercooler, dpf delete and removing the inside and a cold air pipe with induction kit, that the car could be mapped to around 170bhp with 238ft/lb torque without having to change any internal components.

What's propels points of view?

I'd fit a K&N57s rather than an open mushroom,

It will give more performance as a stand alone upgrades.

Intercooler upgrades;

ST stock size is said to be a straight swap upgrade.

Now your turbo,

I believe it's a Garret GT1544V maybe look at side of it to confirm,

Then Google the turbo to find it's manufacturers recommend operating levels.

This will show the maximum Bhp and boost your turbo is rated for before it pops.

As tested by Garret themselves.

prior to paying someone to remap it, if the turbo can handle it then go for it no worries.

The increased performance also increases heat a lot of heat,

I recommend heat wrapping the dpf chamber and fitting an oil cooler radiator to help reduce excessive temperatures which would deteriorate the life of the turbo

[samgreeny]

I'd fit a K&N57s rather than an open mushroom,

It will give more performance as a stand alone upgrades.

Intercooler upgrades;

ST stock size is said to be a straight swap upgrade.

Now your turbo,

I believe it's a Garret GT1544V maybe look at side of it to confirm,

Then Google the turbo to find it's manufacturers recommend operating levels.

This will show the maximum Bhp and boost your turbo is rated for before it pops.

As tested by Garret themselves.

prior to paying someone to remap it, if the turbo can handle it then go for it no worries.

The increased performance also increases heat a lot of heat,

I recommend heat wrapping the dpf chamber and fitting an oil cooler radiator to help reduce excessive temperatures which would deteriorate the life of the turbo

That was my plan to kit a k&n57s

Great, you can pick them up for around £50 which is good news.

Is there any difference between the GT1544 and GT1544V? just looking at the GT1544 is says 100-150bhp spec on the website

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/turbocharger#GT1544

[Lenny]

That was my plan to kit a k&n57s

Great, you can pick them up for around £50 which is good news.

Is there any difference between the GT1544 and GT1544V? just looking at the GT1544 is says 100-150bhp spec on the websitehttp://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/turbocharger#GT1544

the V I imagine is variable vain turbo meaning the fan type propellers expand under centrifugal force as speed increases basically it acts like a small turbo spooling up quicker at low rpm then expanding to a bigger turbo when speeds increase

in effect the Very would be the same as the non V variant with reduced lag and a slightly increased demand for oil

[samgreeny]

the V I imagine is variable vain turbo meaning the fan type propellers expand under centrifugal force as speed increases basically it acts like a small turbo spooling up quicker at low rpm then expanding to a bigger turbo when speeds increase

in effect the Very would be the same as the non V variant with reduced lag and a slightly increased demand for oil

Ok, so from what that website I posted the link of, it would only be max 150bhp?

[Lenny]

Ok, so from what that website I posted the link of, it would only be max 150bhp?

yep unless you were to fit a hybrid turbo which is the same GT1544V turbo casing but inside has a bigger modified cartridge I.e. bigger compressor wheel to catch more flow of waste gasses to maximize boost a hybrid turbo will be rated above standard manufacturers specifications however it is not the creation of the main manufacturer Garret don't stand by it in terms of warranty but some modifiers offer 12 months Warrenty such as this seller.

See link: http://www.nbstyling.co.uk/store/?pID=59

[samgreeny]

yep unless you were to fit a hybrid turbo which is the same GT1544V turbo casing but inside has a bigger modified cartridge I.e. bigger compressor wheel to catch more flow of waste gasses to maximize boost a hybrid turbo will be rated above standard manufacturers specifications however it is not the creation of the main manufacturer Garret don't stand by it in terms of warranty but some modifiers offer 12 months Warrenty such as this seller.

See link: http://www.nbstyling.co.uk/store/?pID=59

I will definately be looking into one of them now I have to change mine to see that sort of power. Are hybrids reliable? Heard a lot about then blowing up etc?

How much do you think a garage would charge to fit this?

[Lenny]

I will definately be looking into one of them now I have to change mine to see that sort of power. Are hybrids reliable? Heard a lot about then blowing up etc?

I've no experience with Hybrid turbo's myself so I cant really comment only to say;

I remember Clarkson test drove a Lancia Strata once and said it wasn't an original it's a kit car,

It doesn't go through the quality testing a production car does, it's been built in some blokes garden shed across a series of winter months and I'm now hoping he's remembered to bleed the brakes.

I personally share Clarkons view when it comes to hybrid turbo's

any bloke can do it but you need to find one whom knows exactly what there doing.

I know NB Styling has a military background so in my opinion most likely fella to be skilled at what he does.

All said with regards hybrid turbo.

had that guy in London mapped your focus for 170bhp from stock it would have blown your existing turbo out through the bonnet.

Does he know what he's at?

[samgreeny]

I've no experience with Hybrid turbo's myself so I cant really comment only to say;

I remember Clarkson test drove a Lancia Strata once and said it wasn't an original it's a kit car,

It doesn't go through the quality testing a production car does, it's been built in some blokes garden shed across a series of winter months and I'm now hoping he's remembered to bleed the brakes.

I personally share Clarkons view when it comes to hybrid turbo's

any bloke can do it but you need to find one whom knows exactly what there doing.

I know NB Styling has a military background so in my opinion most likely fella to be skilled at what he does.

All said with regards hybrid turbo.

had that guy in London mapped your focus for 170bhp from stock it would have blown your existing turbo out through the bonnet.

Does he know what he's at?

Ok so in some ways they aren't to be trusted?

I've read some good reviews about him. Seemed to think he did but obviously not if that is the case

[Lenny]

Ok so in some ways they aren't to be trusted?

I've read some good reviews about him. Seemed to think he did but obviously not if that is the case

It would depend on who had built the hybrid turbo

in terms of the quality of materials used wheather it will last a test of time,

It's pushing beyond manufacturer's specifications but if it's been built correctly then it's as good as or perhaps better than stock.

I reckon if a supplier is offering a 12 months unconditional Warrenty then it must be well built.

Unconditional Warrenty means you could be using it for track racing every day of the week for 12 months under Warrenty :)

Also in my opinion if it's rated to 170bhp I'd have it mapped to 160 just to give it a little more tolerance

[Lenny]

[samgreeny]

It would depend on who had built the hybrid turbo

in terms of the quality of materials used wheather it will last a test of time,

It's pushing beyond manufacturer's specifications but if it's been built correctly then it's as good as or perhaps better than stock.

I reckon if a supplier is offering a 12 months unconditional Warrenty then it must be well built.

Unconditional Warrenty means you could be using it for track racing every day of the week for 12 months under Warrenty :)

Also in my opinion if it's rated to 170bhp I'd have it mapped to 160 just to give it a little more tolerance

I guess the 12 month warrenty is reassuring!

Hmm not its a debate weather then extra 20-30bhp is worth £700 or not . Which I'm not sure it is in some ways?

[samgreeny]

An st intercooler that's been used. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=391183456403&alt=web

Or do you think it's worth going for a new one or maybe even an airtec stage 1 intercooler?

[Lenny]

I guess the 12 month warrenty is reassuring!

Hmm not its a debate weather then extra 20-30bhp is worth £700 or not . Which I'm not sure it is in some ways?

It would be if you had the 90bhp model,

That turbo along with 110 injectors and intercooler would provide almost double the car.

An st intercooler that's been used. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=391183456403&alt=web

Or do you think it's worth going for a new one or maybe even an airtec stage 1 intercooler?

If I was buying I'd go for stage 1 Airtec

[catmand00]

Does anyone know of a de dpf pipe available for the cdpf equipped focus? I don't wanna hollow my dpf out I'd rather have a straight down pipe that I can change back if I need to

[GingerFlame]

Does anyone know of a de dpf pipe available for the cdpf equipped focus? I don't wanna hollow my dpf out I'd rather have a straight down pipe that I can change back if I need to

Straight pipe is a lot of hassle come MOT time. Do you really want to have to swap it over every time?

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[catmand00]

I've got a workshop available with a lift I can use any time so not a hassle for me tbh ☺

[Lenny]

Does anyone know of a de dpf pipe available for the cdpf equipped focus? I don't wanna hollow my dpf out I'd rather have a straight down pipe that I can change back if I need to

This should fit same engine

http://www.pumaspeed.com/car-Fiesta-Mk6-Zetec-S-TDCI_1_9.jsp

[samgreeny]

Changed my bonnet lip, what do you think? Can't fully tell if I like it or not!

Getting my dpf removed on Saturday!

And got myself some black background red writing ford badges. Front, back, wheel caps and steering wheel. Will post a picture on Saturday when I fit them!

[Jobert]

Quick enquiry guys, if I put a 225/45/17 in my focus and decided to lower it, will there be a fender rub? Thank you.

[samgreeny]

Quick enquiry guys, if I put a 225/45/17 in my focus and decided to lower it, will there be a fender rub? Thank you.

If you look towards the start of this thread then you'll see that Lenny explains about it. You'll need to put a steering limiter. But yeah if you go back a bit towards the start you'll find it

[Lenny]

Quick enquiry guys, if I put a 225/45/17 in my focus and decided to lower it, will there be a fender rub? Thank you.

no it's only when fitting 18" which are 8" wide

17" wheels are generally 7.5" wide so you will be fine.

[Jobert]

Thanks for the help mAte, I decided to just put 17" on my focus because it is lighter and 18" is not advisable in my country bec of road condition.

[Lenny]

Thanks for the help mAte, I decided to just put 17" on my focus because it is lighter and 18" is not advisable in my country bec of road condition.

17's are a good compromise in every aspect,

Because the bigger the rim is; the heavier it becomes

This weight is known as "unsprung mass"

Unsprung mass is made up of all rotating parts outside of the drive shaft.

So bigger brake discs, bigger alloy rims all contribute to a slight reduction in the ease of take off most noticeable on hill starts.

The positives of bigger rims is the reduction in tyre side wall,

The replacement of rubber with alloy makes handling much better on cornering and high speed as there's no squatting or wabble in the tyre compared to 15 or 16"

Bigger rims make the suspension work harder so lowering springs and big rims make the car push hard on the road resulting in optimum driving performance.

I've fitted 18x8 ST rims with Eibach 35mm Lowering Springs and it handles really well can almost Scandinavian drift if pushed hard enough on roundabouts can control a slight rear slip.

But overall I'd fit 17" rather than 18"

The 18's cost me 270euro every 6-8 months replacing tyres,

135euro each

The contribution of unsprung mass is a bit noticeable in Diesel engines as well.

The turning radius of the 8" wide wheels means taking wide angle turns when driving around small roundabouts or driving in multi story car parks.

However the positive side of 8" wide rims is the stability at high speed the experience feels the same driving at 60mph on 16's

when driving at 140mph on 18x8 there's no wabble like the 16's would at that speed.

I bought my 18's from Ford purchasing one per month cost me 475 euro per corner

the look great but cost a fortune to keep tyres on compared to 17" I wouldn't get the money worth if I was to sell them and go for 17s myself so I'm going to stick with them but if I was buying again I'd go for 17's