Adding a Turbo to a standard Focus
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The 1.8's bottom end is weak, so is the gearbox, you'll need the 2l box or even better, rs (indestructible) box. or cheaper would be to get a complete 2l setup. i wouldn't say modding the 1.8 is completely pointless. But there is a point where you have to stop, as after breathing mods, it gets silly money for any gain. Price? 2k+ for parts and labor.
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Not to mention insurance !!
I might just get a nice K&N Induction Kit, Lowering springs (30/35mm), JBL Sub + 6x9s and 13cm Door SPeakers... That should come to about 500 odd quid with fittings...
I was also thinking of adding Better break discs and calipers to it as i have had a few experiences around here where Elderly People pull out in front of me.... I was going about 40 the other day when this old man in a Picasso pulled out straight infront of me.... I had to swerve onto the grass to avoid him :S.... And plus.. New brakes would be a nice thing to have anyway
. How much would a set of Drilled discs and some good calipers cost? Also, is there any point (& way) of removing the drum brakes on the back and adding Discs there too?. If so, How much would a good set of Drilled discs and Racing Calipers cost?
I was also thinking of adding Better break discs and calipers to it as i have had a few experiences around here where Elderly People pull out in front of me.... I was going about 40 the other day when this old man in a Picasso pulled out straight infront of me.... I had to swerve onto the grass to avoid him :S.... And plus.. New brakes would be a nice thing to have anyway
. How much would a set of Drilled discs and some good calipers cost? Also, is there any point (& way) of removing the drum brakes on the back and adding Discs there too?. If so, How much would a good set of Drilled discs and Racing Calipers cost?I might just get a nice K&N Induction Kit, Lowering springs (30/35mm), JBL Sub + 6x9s and 13cm Door SPeakers... That should come to about 500 odd quid with fittings...
I was also thinking of adding Better break discs and calipers to it as i have had a few experiences around here where Elderly People pull out in front of me.... I was going about 40 the other day when this old man in a Picasso pulled out straight infront of me.... I had to swerve onto the grass to avoid him :S.... And plus.. New brakes would be a nice thing to have anyway
Rear drums are more than fine for a Focus.
Decent tyres would probably do you better.
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Cool man, Thanks for your help
.Don't worry, people who think im gonna chav it up. I just want it to be a bit nicer to drive and a bit more exciting. Not gonna put stupid bibs or lexus lights on it.... lol
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If you spanner yourself i bet you could turbo it for £700 notes, would mean some basic fueling and igition retard however.
True. I'd go for better tyres, fast road front pads, and a fluid change before replacing rear drums personally.
Have you also considered a replacement panel filter rather than a CAI? Substansially cheaper (~£40), more induction noise than stock, and wouldn't have to declare to insurance.
I know sod all about ICE, but I thought it was usually the case that a replacement HU gave better gains in sound quality over attaching bigger speakers to a stock HU? Easier to fit, easier to remove when you sell, and if you're picky you can get something with a few extras like bluetooth etc
You could probably just about make a ZVH for that cash using your bottom end and an Escort/Fiesta RS turbo head and manifold/turbo etc, if you did all the spannering yourself and got a few bargains. But bargain basement turbo conversions are likely to cost more in the long run if you fit the most budget parts first time around. For example you'd have to skim the focus pistons (unless you got some REALLY cheap calibra turbo pistons)and/or fit a decomp plate, neither of which are ideal.
Wait until you can afford more and get a pukka conversion done - power engineering, jamsport and performance 3000 will all be good companies to speak to.
Wait until you can afford more and get a pukka conversion done - power engineering, jamsport and performance 3000 will all be good companies to speak to.
I rang up my insurer (churchill) and if i was to put in a new panel filter that wasn't like for like it would count as an engine mod and void my insurance apparently! Just a word of warning!