Ford Focus V8

[Macron]

Excellent! More detail please!

Has sleeper potential if you’re keeping the look subtle..

[Jaffman]

Macron said:

Excellent! More detail please!

Has sleeper potential if you’re keeping the look subtle..

I do want a side exit exhaust - tough to keep the sleeper look

[DanielSan]

Jaffman said:

Neat

Holy fk! I didn't think you were going turbo with it straight away

[Jaffman]

DanielSan said:

Holy fk! I didn't think you were going turbo with it straight away

Why not? Got to make the manifolds anyway lol.

Only low boost ~6psi until the rods get sorted. Should be good for 350-400

[Bobberoo99]

This really is going to be fking hilarious!!! Can't wait to see video of it running and driving!!! Keep up the great work!!

[Cochyn]

Coming along nicely that. Nothing better than a RWD Focus

[njw1]

Cochyn said:

Coming along nicely that. Nothing better than a RWD Focus

The Focus and Mondeo should have always been RWD imo.

[Jaffman]

njw1 said:

The Focus and Mondeo should have always been RWD imo.

Focus should have been 4wd imo

[Fastdruid]

Jaffman said:

njw1 said:

The Focus and Mondeo should have always been RWD imo.

Focus should have been 4wd imo

At least have had the option.

What is annoying (for the Mondeo anyway) is that the option was there. The Mk1,Mk2,Mk3 and Mk4 can be converted with bolt on parts from "sister" models from other brands sharing the same "platform".

[Jaffman]

Fastdruid said:

At least have had the option.

What is annoying (for the Mondeo anyway) is that the option was there. The Mk1,Mk2,Mk3 and Mk4 can be converted with bolt on parts from "sister" models from other brands sharing the same "platform".

Focus mk2 was the same. If I had a choice again I’d use the mk2 to make it easier.

Won’t be as cheap as this though

[InitialDave]

Fastdruid said:

At least have had the option.

What is annoying (for the Mondeo anyway) is that the option was there. The Mk1,Mk2,Mk3 and Mk4 can be converted with bolt on parts from "sister" models from other brands sharing the same "platform".

The Mondeo was originally available with four wheel drive.

[Fastdruid]

InitialDave said:

Fastdruid said:

At least have had the option.

What is annoying (for the Mondeo anyway) is that the option was there. The Mk1,Mk2,Mk3 and Mk4 can be converted with bolt on parts from "sister" models from other brands sharing the same "platform".

The Mondeo was originally available with four wheel drive.

Yes it was. The Mk1 was available as an AWD, the Mk2 wasn't but you could probably use the bits from the Mk1, the Mk3 shared a platform with the X-type which was available as AWD and the Mk4 shared its platform with various AWD Volvos as well as the Freelander 2.

The latest Mk5 is/was available with AWD as well but only as an automatic diesel.

[Jaffman]

Fixed my fuel tank issue...



Just need some bungee cords to hold it down and we’re good

[exelero]

Bro, I just discovered this thread. But holy st you're mental.
Out of interest, how can I find the youtube channel? thanks

[Jaffman]

exelero said:

Bro, I just discovered this thread. But holy st you're mental.
Out of interest, how can I find the youtube channel? thanks

Search for V8 focus, or Flexus and it should pop up. It’s the grey car accompanied by a bloke with a stupid welsh accent

[Robmarriott]

Jaffman said:

Fixed my fuel tank issue...



Just need some bungee cords to hold it down and we’re good

Couple of self tappers through the boot floor will work if you get stuck.

[Jaffman]

Robmarriott said:

Couple of self tappers through the boot floor will work if you get stuck.

What boot floor?

[jase_llan]

Jaffman said:

Well you lot can be a miserable bunch eh?! Only place I’ve had worse reception is on an american Facebook group where they just plain hated the focus.

Appreciate the feedback all, It does surprise me a little at the negativity coming from a forum of car enthusiasts. As an enthusiast myself I’m more than happy to support anyone who wants to do something mad just because. It’s not my money and time why would it bother me how they spend it?

Anyway, I will continue to spend my free time in the garage working on this and when it gets cold enough I’ll bugger off to the alps to snowboard (is it ok to spend my time and money on that too? Jus’ checkin’ ...)

Currently the rear ended is taking up my time. Wiring is mostly done. Rear wheels rotate via a gearbox. Front wheels turn. It has no brakes though... that could be a problem LOL

Only got this far through the thread so far (page 3) but you can be sure I'll be reading the whole thing! Having recently completed a Ford engine swap myself (although in a Fiesta and not quite so ambitious/challenging, still a laugh mind) I'm looking forward to seeing the progress for sure.

[RobXjcoupe]

Fastdruid said:

InitialDave said:

Fastdruid said:

At least have had the option.

What is annoying (for the Mondeo anyway) is that the option was there. The Mk1,Mk2,Mk3 and Mk4 can be converted with bolt on parts from "sister" models from other brands sharing the same "platform".

The Mondeo was originally available with four wheel drive.

Yes it was. The Mk1 was available as an AWD, the Mk2 wasn't but you could probably use the bits from the Mk1, the Mk3 shared a platform with the X-type which was available as AWD and the Mk4 shared its platform with various AWD Volvos as well as the Freelander 2.

The latest Mk5 is/was available with AWD as well but only as an automatic diesel.

Jaguar x type didn’t share the same floorpan as the mondeo. It was based on the mondeo

[Vickers_VC10]

Jaffman said:

Fixed my fuel tank issue...



Just need some bungee cords to hold it down and we’re good

Hope you don't have any massive rear end shunts. I think that looks dodgy to my eyes.