well had my focus mk2 at the tuners on monday. Had dpf removed -cut hole into container and removed all insides and welded back up, then had new fuel filter fitted(previous p0087 fault)then had EGR turned off via mapping and then had remap to 139bhp. They even fixed a pipe that was blowing off under pressure towards airflow meter?

All i can say is wow. no turbo lag at all in 1 or 2 then after that it flies through the gears. car is a lot smoother to drive and the sound of turbo is much nicer!!

will let you know how it gets on over next few weeks.

after having 2 turbos, injector seals recut and seated twice- hopefully should be no further problems.

paid £470 but £50 was fuel filter and fitting -so £420 for physcial removal, and remap :p

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sounding good, especially when you got the EGR removal as well - its not often they do that as well!

Did they remove the EGR valve unit itself? if not, if you remove this yourself, you can save yourself so much weight (replacing with two blanking plates! and shebam, your car will go like something off a shovel.

goes like sh$t off shovel now :p they just turned off in software..i have got a blanking plate too fit- but they said not needed!might just fit it anyways when i get 10-15mins

they did have few problems..when flashing over files-some fords can lose their ID -so they had to reflash that back over but besides that went fairly well.

I will be having the exaxt same thing done in the next few months so am intrigued as to how it goes long term! Sounds great for you up to now though! :)

Is it REALLY noticable going from a standard setup?

seriously it is very noticeable!

there used to be slight lag in 1st and 2nd gear- thats gone completely!

it goes up through the gears really quickly now

am hoping that there are no other lights to do with dpf come on in future...will let you all know if any further problems

Thats excellent!

Can't wait to get it done now! :)

I hope your MPG increases too even with the extra horsepower...

Looking forward to your updates.....

Interested in any updates dreadz a week after DPF removal...

Anything to report??

all good so far! fuel economy doesnt seem any different..still good

Car is so much better to drive, very quick and overtaking is now a breeze. doesnt smoke at all which i thought would happen.

Have noticed that car takes longer to warm up -that is due to having the EGR deleted from software- this is common side effect.

Now going to keep on top with oil changes- every 6 thousand i think with fully synthetic- no longer need that low ash !Removed!!

So all good in my eyes

all good so far! fuel economy doesnt seem any different..still good Car is so much better to drive, very quick and overtaking is now a breeze. doesnt smoke at all which i thought would happen. Have noticed that car takes longer to warm up -that is due to having the EGR deleted from software- this is common side effect. Now going to keep on top with oil changes- every 6 thousand i think with fully synthetic- no longer need that low ash !Removed!! So all good in my eyes

Thats great to hear!! I'm so jealous mate! :D

Just waiting for my funds to increase then i'm getting the same done.

My management light keeps coming on (DPF related). I keep clearing the code but the interval between me clearing it and it returning is getting shorter and shorter by the day so I hope I can get it done before it completely clogs and puts me into limp mode!!

I'm gonna fit a 2.5" stainless steel exhaust too just to free up some more power but dont know where to start with that! LOL

dont change the dpf/cat pipe though...make sure you get it gutted and not a new pipe fitted. that way you will no MOT issues :p

dont change the dpf/cat pipe though...make sure you get it gutted and not a new pipe fitted. that way you will no MOT issues :p

+1

Thats great to hear!! I'm so jealous mate! :D

Just waiting for my funds to increase then i'm getting the same done.

My management light keeps coming on (DPF related). I keep clearing the code but the interval between me clearing it and it returning is getting shorter and shorter by the day so I hope I can get it done before it completely clogs and puts me into limp mode!!

I'm gonna fit a 2.5" stainless steel exhaust too just to free up some more power but dont know where to start with that! LOL

Your dpf chamber is already 2.5" on inlet and exit,

The connected flexi down pipe is also 2.5"

So you just need from flexi to tip 2.5" pipe

You going duplex or single exit ?

dont change the dpf/cat pipe though...make sure you get it gutted and not a new pipe fitted. that way you will no MOT issues :p

Yeah, deffo going to have it gutted and put back in! :)

Your dpf chamber is already 2.5" on inlet and exit,The connected flexi down pipe is also 2.5"So you just need from flexi to tip 2.5" pipeYou going duplex or single exit ?

Oh right, so straightforward then.

Think i'm gonna stick with single Len. Just need to find a decent fitter in manchester if anyone has any suggestions for future reference....

Is it classed as a "full" exhaust or "part" that I need fitting?

Is it classed as a "full" exhaust or "part" that I need fitting?

Would be classed as a full cat back mate,

Piper are good if going stainless

Would be classed as a full cat back mate,Piper are good if going stainless

My experience in the modding scene shines through dont ya think! LOL

So "cat-back" just means from the cat to the back of the car?

Want to go stainless steel yeah pal...

My experience in the modding scene shines through dont ya think! LOL

So "cat-back" just means from the cat to the back of the car?

Want to go stainless steel yeah pal...

Yes cat back is cat to tip,

They call the focus diesel exhaust upgrade a cat back too,

But its not,

It goes from the flexi down pipe to the tip,

All you need is some 2.5" pipe manderal bent to shape,

And a 2.5" inlet/outlet diesel silencer

Your existing exhaust mounts are fine,

Choosing stainless or steel is up to yourself mate,

No performance difference in either,

Just if your keeping the car for more than five years I'd go stainless,

If not then steel is fine,

Danmar Performance Exhaust Ltd

in Wigan, very good service for exhaust building! -the do everything in house and wont disappoint!

Yes cat back is cat to tip,They call the focus diesel exhaust upgrade a cat back too,But its not,It goes from the flexi down pipe to the tip,All you need is some 2.5" pipe manderal bent to shape,And a 2.5" inlet/outlet diesel silencerYour existing exhaust mounts are fine,Choosing stainless or steel is up to yourself mate,No performance difference in either,Just if your keeping the car for more than five years I'd go stainless,If not then steel is fine,

Thanks for the much valued info lenny! Appreciate it very much! :)

Went to demon tweeks online to get an idea of price and they were asking over £400! For stainless cat-back.

That cant be right can it??

Seems extremely expensive to me!

Any ideas on what I should be paying??

Danmar Performance Exhaust Ltd in Wigan, very good service for exhaust building! -the do everything in house and wont disappoint!

Thanks pal. Will look them up. :)

Thanks for the much valued info lenny! Appreciate it very much! :)

Went to demon tweeks online to get an idea of price and they were asking over £400! For stainless cat-back.

That cant be right can it??

Seems extremely expensive to me!

Any ideas on what I should be paying??

Sounds about rite for stainless mate,

I paid 490 for me duplex,

But go to the guys who build them,

Like the one Ade linked you to,

They will make you a system that's just as good for under 350,

Demon tweaks are an expensive outfit mate,

The local guys do better because they rely on local business

quick update- still going strong..noticed mpg on the up now - no issues at all yet!

Oh yes!! Thats what I like to hear!! :)

Cant wait to get it done now...... saving up as we speak! Hehehe.