focus st 2.5 project sleeper
Discussion
Had the focus since August last year and I've started to get the itch to get the power up a bit.
The main thing I wanted to do was increase the power but try and keep it looking as standard as possible.
First thing on my list was to put on a 3 inch decat with spacer for the lambda sensor,once this was on and the popping and banging started I had to complete the exhaust set up,I went for a 3 inch downpipe with a 3 inch centre box delete with standard back box to keep it looking stock.
Next up was a group a pipercross air filter replacement.
Wasn't too happy the way it was boosting so went for a boost pressure control solenoid and an uprated re circulation valve which goes from the spring/diagraphm to piston type and a set of rs plugs.
It boosts very very strongly now and the noise from the thing is emmense.
Next up is a remapp,increase boost pressure and see were we are then.
May have to uprate the clutch to the rs type if it starts slipping,but worry about that at the time.
Tons of upgrades for these things so looks like I could be spending a fair bit more money in the next few months.
Any opinions welcome.
The main thing I wanted to do was increase the power but try and keep it looking as standard as possible.
First thing on my list was to put on a 3 inch decat with spacer for the lambda sensor,once this was on and the popping and banging started I had to complete the exhaust set up,I went for a 3 inch downpipe with a 3 inch centre box delete with standard back box to keep it looking stock.
Next up was a group a pipercross air filter replacement.
Wasn't too happy the way it was boosting so went for a boost pressure control solenoid and an uprated re circulation valve which goes from the spring/diagraphm to piston type and a set of rs plugs.
It boosts very very strongly now and the noise from the thing is emmense.
Next up is a remapp,increase boost pressure and see were we are then.
May have to uprate the clutch to the rs type if it starts slipping,but worry about that at the time.
Tons of upgrades for these things so looks like I could be spending a fair bit more money in the next few months.
Any opinions welcome.
Edited by 8cylinder on Saturday 28th March 19:13
Edited by 8cylinder on Saturday 28th March 19:24
DanielSan said:
KarlMac said:
Tell me about it. Ave 21mpg over 3 years
I've known 3 or 4 people who've had or still have them in various states of tune from standard to nigh on 400bhp. It seems that no matter what power you run they still do 19-21 mpg unless you're sat on the motorway I sit on a lot of motorways & local roads, often at the heady heights of 5-10 mph (in the morning), or 70 (always ) in the evening and can't get anywhere near 19-21 over more than a few miles. Try 26 - 30.
Std car, lorra lorra miles.
OP - If you want a real sleeper, take off all of the ST bits and add some tuning. Wouldn't spend big money on it though as there are better sleeper start points out there.
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