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Serban
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38 posts
43 months
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Hey everyone, not sure how many of you frequent nobleforums.com, but we've been adding pictures there of the 2.0L track car we're building. I figured I'd share the progress here as well   This will be the 2.0L track car  Here is the 2.0L engine in full emissions trim. This is getting pulled out, and going back in as a track engine!  Side mounted intercooler   Dashboard out, and new body harness fitted, quite a bit lighter too.   Door bars welded in  Doors lost a few pounds as well.  Interior stripped of all carpet.
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Gadgeroonie
4,999 posts
105 months
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impressive stuff
what is the donor engine gearbox ?
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Serban
Original Poster
38 posts
43 months
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Serban
Original Poster
38 posts
43 months
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Gadgeroonie said: impressive stuff
what is the donor engine gearbox ? The engine is a 5 speed from the US Ford Focus.
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Serban
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38 posts
43 months
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F.C.
2,558 posts
77 months
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Serban said: The engine is a 5 speed from the US Ford Focus. From which you are hopeing to extract how much power / torque?
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AMG Merc
8,227 posts
122 months
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Nice work 
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Gadgeroonie
4,999 posts
105 months
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i have tuned a few 2.0 focus RS to over 500 bhp
they get a bit laggy in that spec but rev very well
what ecu are you using ?
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Serban
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38 posts
43 months
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F.C. said: From which you are hopeing to extract how much power / torque? Power will be around 300 at the wheels, torque, probably in the mid 200s. The current transmission we've got is equipped with a Quaife LSD to help put that power down.
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Serban
Original Poster
38 posts
43 months
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Gadgeroonie said: i have tuned a few 2.0 focus RS to over 500 bhp
they get a bit laggy in that spec but rev very well
what ecu are you using ? I'm sure depending on the size turbo, they can get quite laggy. There are some T2 turbos that can push that kind of power and keep the lag down to a minimum. We are using the stock 2.0L Ford ECU.
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R0162
2,435 posts
33 months
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Great project..! Love it, how much will it all weigh?
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Gadgeroonie
4,999 posts
105 months
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can you live map the ford ecu ? (unlikely)
i suggest you consider an aftermarket ecu, should let you map it to get the best performance
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dom9
2,580 posts
78 months
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Liking this project a lot, like the Audi turbo thread Would there be space for the lovely, turbo 5-pot engine? Would be interested in hearing the all-up weight when you finish!
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chuntington101
4,045 posts
105 months
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Nice project. How come you went with the 2.0ltr rather than sticking with the 3.0....
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Serban
Original Poster
38 posts
43 months
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Hey everyone, just want to follow up with a bit more details on this 2.0L car.
The goal of the purpose built track day car is to build a highly competitive track day car that meets with FIA, SCCA and NASA safety requirements. We wish to provide our customers with a competitive base platform that they can be expanded upon, if they so desire, to race in any number of classes or sanctioning bodies. Eventually, we would like to see this car competing in the FIA Supersport and GT4 series. The customer can buy the car direct from Rossion and eventually from one of the Rossion Motorsport Dealers ready to take to the track and have fun with it. Since each one is hand built, the client can spec the car exactly to their requirements and needs. There is an endless list of upgrades already available.
So why build a 2.0L 4 cylinder single turbo track car (RP120-R)? The answer is as follows:
- A base 2.0L 4 cyl turbo car should produce between 280 and 300 wheel hp and weigh under 2000lbs.
- Easy and cheap to maintain, repair and run.
- Estimated Base 2.0L-T 300HP at the wheels retail price $69,500
- The base mode should easily be able to out handle and outperform a stock Lotus Exige S
- The car can be ordered with a drivetrain that produces 400 wheel horsepower in a 4cyl
The car can be ordered with a 3.0L twin turbo option or a 3.5L option
It is expected that a 3.7L twin turbo option in a north south configuration will be available within a year.
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Serban
Original Poster
38 posts
43 months
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Gadgeroonie said: can you live map the ford ecu ? (unlikely)
i suggest you consider an aftermarket ecu, should let you map it to get the best performance There is software available to live map the Ford ecu, but we are using the stock ecu with a tune for this car to keep it a low cost purpose built track car. If a customer wishes to use an aftermarket ecu, it certainly is an option. dom9 said: Liking this project a lot, like the Audi turbo thread Would there be space for the lovely, turbo 5-pot engine? Would be interested in hearing the all-up weight when you finish! The 4 cylinder is about as wide as you can go if its positioned transverse in this chassis. Not enough room to run a 5 cylinder.
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Serban
Original Poster
38 posts
43 months
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More parts arrived!  Quick disconnect steering wheel adapter  Flat bottom suede steering wheel  A pair of seats  Tow hooks 6 point harness  Steering wheel adapter installed  OMP fire suppression bottle installed  Fire suppression tubing run through engine bay  Cooling duct for alternator    Test fitting the seats 
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Serban
Original Poster
38 posts
43 months
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More parts arrived! Quick disconnect steering wheel adapter Flat bottom suede steering wheel A pair of seats Tow hooks 6 point harness Steering wheel adapter installed OMP fire suppression bottle installed Fire suppression tubing run through engine bay Cooling duct for alternator Test fitting the seats
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chuntington101
4,045 posts
105 months
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Serban said: Hey everyone, just want to follow up with a bit more details on this 2.0L car.
The goal of the purpose built track day car is to build a highly competitive track day car that meets with FIA, SCCA and NASA safety requirements. We wish to provide our customers with a competitive base platform that they can be expanded upon, if they so desire, to race in any number of classes or sanctioning bodies. Eventually, we would like to see this car competing in the FIA Supersport and GT4 series. The customer can buy the car direct from Rossion and eventually from one of the Rossion Motorsport Dealers ready to take to the track and have fun with it. Since each one is hand built, the client can spec the car exactly to their requirements and needs. There is an endless list of upgrades already available.
So why build a 2.0L 4 cylinder single turbo track car (RP120-R)? The answer is as follows:
- A base 2.0L 4 cyl turbo car should produce between 280 and 300 wheel hp and weigh under 2000lbs.
- Easy and cheap to maintain, repair and run.
- Estimated Base 2.0L-T 300HP at the wheels retail price $69,500
- The base mode should easily be able to out handle and outperform a stock Lotus Exige S
- The car can be ordered with a drivetrain that produces 400 wheel horsepower in a 4cyl
The car can be ordered with a 3.0L twin turbo option or a 3.5L option
It is expected that a 3.7L twin turbo option in a north south configuration will be available within a year. Very intresting esp in the last sentence!
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Gadgeroonie
4,999 posts
105 months
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the 3.7 cyclone engine will fit in a Noble already - but you loose the aircon easy to rebore over 4 litres so you can have a 2.0 or a 4.0 
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