"Ford Fucked Us!" 56k beware

[Sassy Chassis]

Right now it looks like a big ole mess, but the "mechanics" say it will be ready to drive on Saturday!! :eek2:

http://ksracing.net/v8swap/DSC06357.JPG
I see lots of wires...and a 351w.

http://ksracing.net/v8swap/DSC06360.JPG
It is amazing how well it fits in there.

http://ksracing.net/v8swap/DSC06369.JPG
The interior is gutted, but the B&M shifter is installed!

http://ksracing.net/v8swap/DSC06372.JPG
Fuel cell installed in the hatch.

http://ksracing.net/v8swap/DSC06378.JPG
It is up on ramps, but on all 4 wheels and tires!

http://ksracing.net/v8swap/DSC06373.JPG
Hopefully this rear-end will hold.


If all goes well, I'll have some pics on Saturday. We are going to try and drive it down to get the exhaust done.

Karen

[KidSteve]

looks good!

[Sassy Chassis]

What I really want to do is wash the darn thing. This car has only been out of the garage one time in the past year and that was because we trailered it to our spring meet:

http://www.redshark1.com/oksmeet2004/DSC04410.JPG

Check out those slicks on the back...

[KidSteve]

is that a supercharger in it? how much hp?

[Sassy Chassis]

is that a supercharger in it? how much hp?
Nope, just a V8! The engine came out of a 69 Fastback Mustang and was putting down roughly 465rwhp last I heard. However, you never know what it will do until you get it dyno'd. :scared:

[KidSteve]

[oops] i am seeing this, i need to get some sleep

[The Godfather]

wow man that's some crazy stuff!!!

[1YellowSpecV]

Nice work... power to weight ratio must be crazy!

[Sassy Chassis]

Nice work... power to weight ratio must be crazy!
:werd: and the weight distribution will be better too!

[Tonk]

Now that's a sleeper! "What is that thing? A Focus? HAHAHAHA. OH SHIT, THAT THING'S FAST AS HELL!"

[Rey The Great]

the focus rs8 also brings a v8 5.0 in it.

[chunky]

i can't wait to see the 1/4 and 0-60 on that badboy.

[AnGeLeIgH]

That's badass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GIO]

OMG! You are joking. A 351W in a Focus....Thats the KING of Sleepers if I ever saw one. Bring it to IMSTAR there will be a portable Dyno Machine their. And then you can destroy others on the track! Good luck! Thats badass

[RacingHart]

is that a supercharger in it? how much hp?
I think that's an alternator bud.

But yeah. THat's awesome. But someone's gonna know something's fishy when they hear a loud rumble and see a diff sitting in the rear axle area! LOL :)

Other than that, a definite sleeper!

[Sassy Chassis]

We are going to try and keep it as stealthy as possible on the outside. I think people will notice big slicks on the back though! :lol:

[GIO]

I think that's an alternator bud.

But yeah. THat's awesome. But someone's gonna know something's fishy when they hear a loud rumble and see a diff sitting in the rear axle area! LOL :)

Other than that, a definite sleeper!
Dude you know how many rich idiots there are outthere trying to be Paul Walker!!! :ROFL: Sassy will clean house! Break yo self fool, gimme that pink slip! It AINT yo's anymore FOO!

[Timmah!]

Nice! That's awesome. No more 13 hp four-cylinder. :D That thing's gonna be so badass when you hear the exhaust and watch it fly by...wasn't there a green drag racing Focus with a jet engine in it? That was an insane idea, but at least with a V8, it's streetable, instead of melting the car behind you at red lights. :D

[RacingHart]

Dude you know how many rich idiots there are outthere trying to be Paul Walker!!! :ROFL: Sassy will clean house! Break yo self fool, gimme that pink slip! It AINT yo's anymore FOO!
Yeah. That's what I used to do with my Ford Festiva. I had an escort engine in it.... TOTAL SLEEPER! lol

[Sassy Chassis]

Nice! That's awesome. No more 13 hp four-cylinder. :D That thing's gonna be so badass when you hear the exhaust and watch it fly by...wasn't there a green drag racing Focus with a jet engine in it? That was an insane idea, but at least with a V8, it's streetable, instead of melting the car behind you at red lights. :D
Actually there was a little bit more than 13hp (http://www.redshark1.com/dyno325med.jpg)

:tongue:

[KidSteve]

this might be a little off topic but i never new why there is two lines on the gragh, like on the one she poster, sorry if it is a stupid question.

[Sassy Chassis]

One for HP one for TQ

[chunky]

you should make the back end a lil wider to hide the slicks a little, i would do everything i could to make it look stock. where those numbers with the stock motor? 325HP is pretty good for a focus, there is a guy somewhere with a 350 in a 1st gen saturn, HP to weight ratio would be insane

[Sassy Chassis]

The 325/363 numbers were on a built block (Zetec) with forged "everything", turbo, and a 75 shot of n2o.

[AnGeLeIgH]

The Zetec is a great motor....I had a Duratec (the V6) in my Cougar. The block of the Duratec can take a ot of horsepower as well before needing replacement, some of Fords strongest. People with the 6's were getting frusterated because there were so many more mods for the 4......then a bunch of Superchargers came out and people also started figuring out ways to turbo the 6 (which was what mine was getting right before I sold it last minute) and swapping SVT motors from the Contour. There are a lot of turbo 4 cylinders on the Cougar forums! My project car is going to be a Cougar...most likely a 4 banger :thumbs:

[Timmah!]

Actually there was a little bit more than 13hp (http://www.redshark1.com/dyno325med.jpg)

:tongue:

:wow: That is one damn powerful 4-cyl. I guess I was a little biased...I've seen too many dynos of Focuses with exhaust, headers, intake, chip, injectors, plugs, intake mani, with only like 187 HP. I think I was talking about it on the DTM forum...and someone said it would probably be mad quick since the car is so light. well let us know how the V8 turns out. gonna be taking Ferraris and Porsches out everywhere. :thumbs:

[l3it3r]

wow.. impressive numbers, what other numbers can you tell us though? like how much that setup would cost the average 'I wanna drive a REALLY FRICKIN FAST Focus' guy? (or gal)

[Sassy Chassis]

wow.. impressive numbers, what other numbers can you tell us though? like how much that setup would cost the average 'I wanna drive a REALLY FRICKIN FAST Focus' guy? (or gal)
That's a good question, but unfortunately I'll probably never really know the "real" numbers...mostly because I'm the wife and I don't get to know these things :eek7: The V8 "kit" can be found at www.kugelkomponents.com but that doesn't include the price of the engine, the labor, and all of those little extra things here and there that take forever and nickle and dime ya!

Wanna see the new exhaust??? :thumb:

[Timmah!]

damn, nice. that didn't come from a kit...that's a custom-made exhaust, I'm guessing? ultimate sleeper. can't wait to see how this one turns out. :D

[Sassy Chassis]

The exhaust was custom made just this morning!

[dave00]

:thumbs: Dang that thing looks nice. I'm not big into the ford focus but that thing looks good. definatly looks like a sleeper :sleeping:

[Zor]

Ford totally fucked us on the Focus, I mean we can't even get a Cosworth Focus here I mean what the fuck

[Sassy Chassis]

Ford totally fucked us on the Focus, I mean we can't even get a Cosworth Focus here I mean what the fuck
Ah, poop. Did you watch the ZX351 video??? :thumbs:

[Kaioshou]

damn that shit is really badass and I wish you were around here because these focus fuckers around here think they are the shit with their lil riced up focuses and stuff. yours would mos def put them to shame and there is about 30 of them in my area and I hate em all!!!!

[jkklim]

pretty sick

[driveway]

update? and btw tell your mechanic to clean his mess up, man what a slob. I could never work in such conditions.....eeeeewwwwww

[Jetta GLI]

krazy ass ford!

[Pintozx3]

Maybe I should sell my Vortech and just throw a V8 in my Focus.



:bowdown: That is pretty cool thou

[zombiekilla]

Anyone know how much the Roush Focus puts out?

[Mallett-V]

wow, i need to pay more attention, i thought that was a chevy 10 bolt rear at first, took me a second to relize it was an 8.8. dont worry about it holding up, it will. ive seen these rear ends live behind a 10.80, 560ftlb 5.0 mustang. it will hold just fine. which trans are you using? the T-5 would be my guess. what rear end ratio? do you have any of the specs for the 351W? 2.5in with flowmasters should sound pretty healthy, but may kill most of the sleeper approach. it will get annoying having the sound bounce off the pavement and through the car, but some good sound mat always helps, especially since most the interior is gone anyway... just a few questions and opinions, sorry if i stepped on any toes.

[the SQAD]

that is fucking awesome

that thing must have some serious " GO "

[SMG]

I think it should go on a rally. I also know that they will have some great weight ratio on this car. I know that the RS8 ran toe to toe with the Gallardo, and has a 51 to 49 frount rear ratio.

[THE (F)LAME]

i watched the vids you had up on clubfocus i think. i thought it was done.
and to those that wanna know theres a couple other v8's and alot of v6's that are runnin around

[petar7408]

new pics???!!!!


:D

[FitusMilbarge]

I would hate to pull up next to it... hear that noce V8 sound... i would so be lost in confusion because it was coming from a FOCUS!!!

[Hawk037]

i want to hear that thing run...got any vids or sound files or anything?

[teckademics gtr]

damn!!

[Sassy Chassis]

i want to hear that thing run...got any vids or sound files or anything?
Not right now...my bandwidth got screwed up at about, oh say...the 120,000th download [ohmy] It was the video that went 'round the world!!!

[ZX351]

i want to hear that thing run...got any vids or sound files or anything?

This was the first trip around the block.
http://ok-focus.com/videos/zx351_shakedown.wmv

[ZX351]

Updated specs:

Engine
351w Bored .040 over to 357 c.i.
10.5:1 Compression
TRW Lightweight Forged Pistons
Eagle H-Beam Forged Rods
Milodon Stainless Valves
Comp Cams Hardened Chromoly Pushrods
Comp Cams Magnum Valve Springs w/Titanium Retainers
Comp Cams Magnum Roller Cam: .533 Lift, 284 Duration, 110 LSA, 106 Centerline
Comp Cams Magnum Roller Lifters
Comp Cams Pro Magnum 1.7 Roller Rockers
Comp Cams Double Roller Timing Chain
Clevite Bearings
Pro Comp Balancer
Milogon Windage Tray
ARP Head Bolts
ARP Main Studs
Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Heads, Ported & Polished
Edelbrock Torker II Intake Manifold
Holley 750cfm Carb
Ford Racing 9mm Plug Wires
MSD Digital 6 Plus Ignition
MSD Pro-Billett Distributor
MSD Blaster2 Coil
Edelbrock Elite Valve Covers & Air Cleaner
Accel Cool Blue Air Filter
Flex-A-Lite Cooling Fan
Loker Billet Transmission Dipstick
Custom Exhaust w/ Flowmaster Delta 40 Mufflers
Custom Short Tube Headers
Custom Aluminum 2-Core Radiator
Complete Stainless Steel Fuel System
Billett Fuel Pressure Regulator
Summit Racing 16-Gallon Fuel Cell
Summit Racing 140gph Fuel Pump


Suspension & Drivetrain
Custom Coilover 4-Link Rear Suspension
Custom Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bars
G2 Sport Lowering Springs-Front
Custom Steel Braided Lines
Energy Suspension Bushings
Focus Sport Strut Tower Brace
Focus Sport Rear Chassis Brace
Built C4 w/ TCI Clutches & Plates
TCI Reverse Manual Valvebody
B&M Pro-Ratchet Shifter
TCI Transmission Cooler
Ford 8.8 Rear End w/ 3.73 Gears
Traction-Loc Differential
Custom Driveshaft
OZ SuperLeggera Wheels 17X7 +42 Offset
Weld Draglites 15X8 w/ 26X10 Hoosier Slicks



Interior
Custom Aluminum Gauge Panel
Autometer Phantom Voltmeter
Autometer Phantom Tachometer
Autometer Phantom Water Temp Gauge
Autometer Phantom Oil Pressure Gauge
Autometer Phantom EGT Gauge
Autometer Phantom Boost Vacuum Gauge
Autometer Phantom Fuel Level Gauge
Ford Racing Dual Gauge Pillar Pod
Ignited Flight Toggle Switches
Custom Polished Aluminum Diamond Plate Rear Hatch Floor

[wyald bill]

"ford fucked us" shiaaat, not in your case...damnnn, thats gotta be a wittle quick :D

[Grathen]

I couldn't stop giggling watching that vid. Seeing that little Ford Fuckus making that kind of sound...then taking off like that.....DAMN!!!!! that was pretty sick. good job on that car. good god. :eek2: :bowdown:

[wyald bill]

damn its so weird to hear that sound from that car

[Sassy Chassis]

damn its so weird to hear that sound from that car

Yeah...when people look at the car they get this crazy look on their face...total confusion...it's funny!!

[wyald bill]

and the power to weight ratio has to be insaine!

[mtaylor]

i thought a focus with the 03 cobra drivetrain was insane

[ZX351]

If we weren't all crazy we would go insane!

(Jimmy Buffett)

[steve1]

this car is awsome. it is the swap i am going to do if i dont sell the car. i already bought a 351w block to build for it. im me some time i would like to talk about how much everything costed u. focusthis00@aol.com

[Sassy Chassis]

this car is awsome. it is the swap i am going to do if i dont sell the car. i already bought a 351w block to build for it. im me some time i would like to talk about how much everything costed u. focusthis00@aol.com


LOL

Okay...I'll pass along your message.

[llegos]

I would love to see a big ol' roots type blower stickin out the front of that. Also, be sure to kill some rice for me with that V8

[llegos]

That engine definatly will put out some power, cept Ive never been a fan of edelrock.

[llegos]

After watching the vids, i really want one!! The only problem is that I wouldnt be able to pass smog with it.

[ZX351]

Smog....hehehe

I hope I never have to worry about that but the day is coming soon. Rice won't even try. They just face straight forward at the light and try to sneak a peak out of the corner of their eye. I take off fromt the light and no matter how slow I go, they won't pass me.

Even the V8 boys get a little nervous around it.

[llegos]

I would. If you dont mind me askin, how much was it, and how much of the work did you do personally? Right now Im lookin into an old truck, and if Im ever in OKC, look out for me in some old yellow hotrod, could either be car or truck.

[ZX351]

I would. If you dont mind me askin, how much was it, and how much of the work did you do personally? Right now Im lookin into an old truck, and if Im ever in OKC, look out for me in some old yellow hotrod, could either be car or truck.
I don't know how much it actually cost. I saved all the receipts, but I am too scared to add them up. Figure about $5,500 for brackets and bolts, add a grand for all the shit you forgot about, plus the cost of the engine/tranny/rear end, you could pull it off for ten grand if you were being careful. There are places to skimp and save a few bucks and there are others that are guaranteed to cost five times as much if you try and take a short cut. I did all the work myself and in hindsight I should have saved a couple of grand I spent on stupid shit and bought a lift first! Labor is what will really kill you on a job like this, but if you do it yourself you can save a bundle. If I had to do it over I could probably do it in 45-50 hours, not beer drinking or sitting around hours, but 45-50 ACTUAL HOURS OF WORK.

[Tonk]

Smog....hehehe

I hope I never have to worry about that but the day is coming soon. Rice won't even try. They just face straight forward at the light and try to sneak a peak out of the corner of their eye. I take off fromt the light and no matter how slow I go, they won't pass me.

Even the V8 boys get a little nervous around it.

:rofl: I'd probably try to race you, just so see how fast your taillights would be out of my sight

[llegos]

yea, that would be so embarrising if some hotass pulled up in his bimmer with his gf and you trashed his ass with a focus.

[SkunkApe]

dayummmmm.....that is nice

[THE (F)LAME]

you guys are bringin this to jetfest right?

[ZX351]

Dunno. When and where? I may have to setup a Paypal donations account to cover gas money...

BTW - I rebuilt the LSD and put the finishing touches on the converter install. Holy crapballs! Let's just say it is amazing compared to the OLD 351 Focus I was getting used to!

[llegos]

Why did you go with an auto? Just wonderin...

And..what kinda milege u get?

[ZX351]

I figured it would get old trying to shift consistently with the new setup. It is gonna be 10's or better if I can get it to hook.

Gas mileage...hahahahahaha *gasp* hahahaha... I have no idea since the old torque converter was slipping so badly. I don't have a speedo and no odometer so I never really checked. I got my GPS out (for mileage) and filled up the tank. I should have some numbers within a week or two.

[steve1]

i wanna see the times after u run it, this year. i might have my focus sold this week tho.