worth it? - Focaljet

**focus_racer19** · 09-29-2008, 10:57 AM

Since the number of Cosworth IM are dwindelling is it worth it to go ahead and purchase one? I mean I have cams now so most of my power has been shoved into the upper RPM range so would the cossie IM hurt me anymore than the cams did? I plan on going F/I in about six months but do you think its going to hurt too much to put it on now? And does FS have a tune for just the IM without it being on a turbo app.? I know you will have to get the computer re-mapped after the IM so I was needing to know who actually had a tune for this. So its either getting the IM now while there still available or going to a local racing company for a custom harness bar and getting new seats, which would yall choose?

**slverfocus13** · 09-29-2008, 11:08 AM

imo i would get the Cosworth IM seats will always be around

**rallyrs** · 09-29-2008, 12:49 PM

Who say's the Cosworth inlet manifold's are dwindling?

**focus_racer19** · 09-29-2008, 12:52 PM

well since they dont make them anymore and more and more people are going F/I and this is a major component in the set-up I'm almost certain their are few left.

**rallyrs** · 09-29-2008, 01:06 PM

Last I heard- Randy said they (Cosworth) were still maikng them.
I just searched and found nothing. Have you talked to Cosworth or a Cosworth dealer to confirm that they are not making them anymore?

**FocusSportVP** · 09-29-2008, 01:11 PM

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**rallyrs** · 09-29-2008, 01:19 PM

Thanks Randy-but don't do it!!!!

**focus_racer19** · 09-29-2008, 01:23 PM

I guess it was just a rumor that I heard that they were not making them anymore, but since Randy chimed in what are your thoughts?

**CTZX3** · 09-29-2008, 01:32 PM

They are still made.
For every 25 they make, about 5 are sold here and the other 20 are wanted in europe

**FocusSportVP** · 09-29-2008, 01:32 PM

My thoughts are that this rumor pops up every couple of months and is completely untrue. Cosworth can barely keep these in stock, they sell VERY well and are not at risk.

I'd use the stock manifold up until around 15 or 16 psi on the GT28R that we provide with our kit.

**focus_racer19** · 09-29-2008, 01:46 PM

Now what would happen if I removed the tumbler flaps on my stock IM?

**FocusSportVP** · 09-29-2008, 02:23 PM

Nothing worthwhile and you'll screw up your A/F ratio it idle a bit, too.

**netdragoon** · 09-29-2008, 08:32 PM

Mine has stumbling issues from about 2.5-3k especially in 2nd with the tumble flaps out. I'm planning on replacing them when i get free time.

**wesidede8** · 09-29-2008, 09:43 PM

Hey FocusSport. Have yall thought anymore on selling modified ones that will fit 06 and up?

Wes

**FocusSportVP** · 09-29-2008, 10:09 PM

Sure, but it won't be anytime soon with SEMA looming.

**Z63R** · 09-29-2008, 11:34 PM

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FocusSportVP . . <<<<< contemplates seppuku

**sayin0487** · 09-30-2008, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesidede8

Hey FocusSport. Have yall thought anymore on selling modified ones that will fit 06 and up?

Wes

just backdate your pump and reservoir. im pretty sure you can do that, then it would fit.

**tallguy2.3** · 09-30-2008, 06:06 PM

x2 on waiting. The power curve IMO is nicer on lower (8-11psi) boost levels without it anyway.

**focus_racer19** · 10-01-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallguy2.3

x2 on waiting. The power curve IMO is nicer on lower (8-11psi) boost levels without it anyway.

I planned on building the motor before going turbo so I could run about 15-20psi on track days.

09-29-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
focus_racer19 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 339	worth it? Since the number of Cosworth IM are dwindelling is it worth it to go ahead and purchase one? I mean I have cams now so most of my power has been shoved into the upper RPM range so would the cossie IM hurt me anymore than the cams did? I plan on going F/I in about six months but do you think its going to hurt too much to put it on now? And does FS have a tune for just the IM without it being on a turbo app.? I know you will have to get the computer re-mapped after the IM so I was needing to know who actually had a tune for this. So its either getting the IM now while there still available or going to a local racing company for a custom harness bar and getting new seats, which would yall choose? __________________ 2006 FocusST Cool-Flo intake, 2.5 Magnaflow exhaust, BS delete, Crane Stg.2 cams., Cossie header

09-29-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,858	Re: worth it? imo i would get the Cosworth IM seats will always be around __________________ [eat][sleep][_/\_] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 1989 Nissan 240sx (soon to be drift slut) Emissions...whats that?

09-29-2008, 12:49 PM	#3
rallyrs TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 289	Re: worth it? Who say's the Cosworth inlet manifold's are dwindling? __________________ Mike's car- French Blue 2004 Ford Focus ZX3-2.3,5spd...Cosworth Exh,FRPP Dynamic suspension and Rally Whites,LCR plates,Prothane bushings,Toyo RA1's, Hawk HP+ Pads,StopTech(Centric)Front Rotors Doris' car -Velocity Red 2005 Mazda3S sedan,2.3L Duratec(MazdaMZR),slushbox, Hankook RS2's

09-29-2008, 12:52 PM	#4
focus_racer19 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 339	Re: worth it? well since they dont make them anymore and more and more people are going F/I and this is a major component in the set-up I'm almost certain their are few left. __________________ 2006 FocusST Cool-Flo intake, 2.5 Magnaflow exhaust, BS delete, Crane Stg.2 cams., Cossie header

09-29-2008, 01:06 PM	#5
rallyrs TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 289	Re: worth it? Last I heard- Randy said they (Cosworth) were still maikng them. I just searched and found nothing. Have you talked to Cosworth or a Cosworth dealer to confirm that they are not making them anymore? __________________ Mike's car- French Blue 2004 Ford Focus ZX3-2.3,5spd...Cosworth Exh,FRPP Dynamic suspension and Rally Whites,LCR plates,Prothane bushings,Toyo RA1's, Hawk HP+ Pads,StopTech(Centric)Front Rotors Doris' car -Velocity Red 2005 Mazda3S sedan,2.3L Duratec(MazdaMZR),slushbox, Hankook RS2's

09-29-2008, 01:11 PM	#6
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,776	Re: worth it? <<<<< contemplates seppuku __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

09-29-2008, 01:19 PM	#7
rallyrs TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 289	Re: worth it? Thanks Randy-but don't do it!!!! __________________ Mike's car- French Blue 2004 Ford Focus ZX3-2.3,5spd...Cosworth Exh,FRPP Dynamic suspension and Rally Whites,LCR plates,Prothane bushings,Toyo RA1's, Hawk HP+ Pads,StopTech(Centric)Front Rotors Doris' car -Velocity Red 2005 Mazda3S sedan,2.3L Duratec(MazdaMZR),slushbox, Hankook RS2's

09-29-2008, 01:23 PM	#8
focus_racer19 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 339	Re: worth it? I guess it was just a rumor that I heard that they were not making them anymore, but since Randy chimed in what are your thoughts? __________________ 2006 FocusST Cool-Flo intake, 2.5 Magnaflow exhaust, BS delete, Crane Stg.2 cams., Cossie header

09-29-2008, 01:32 PM	#9
CTZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FJ Member #93 PerryHall, Maryland Posts: 7,142	Re: worth it? They are still made. For every 25 they make, about 5 are sold here and the other 20 are wanted in europe __________________ WWW.CHRIS13.COM FLICKR 2004 White ZX3 2.3L Powered by Duratec

09-29-2008, 01:32 PM	#10
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,776	Re: worth it? My thoughts are that this rumor pops up every couple of months and is completely untrue. Cosworth can barely keep these in stock, they sell VERY well and are not at risk. I'd use the stock manifold up until around 15 or 16 psi on the GT28R that we provide with our kit. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

09-29-2008, 01:46 PM	#11
focus_racer19 TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 339	Re: worth it? Now what would happen if I removed the tumbler flaps on my stock IM? __________________ 2006 FocusST Cool-Flo intake, 2.5 Magnaflow exhaust, BS delete, Crane Stg.2 cams., Cossie header

09-29-2008, 02:23 PM	#12
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,776	Re: worth it? Nothing worthwhile and you'll screw up your A/F ratio it idle a bit, too. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

09-29-2008, 08:32 PM	#13
netdragoon Helios Maximus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 1,152	Re: worth it? Mine has stumbling issues from about 2.5-3k especially in 2nd with the tumble flaps out. I'm planning on replacing them when i get free time. __________________ 2005 Focus Zx3 se D20 M5 - "Helios" - blazing copper intake, header, exhaust, xcal2 tune, !CMC, cams, suspension, nitrous, spec flywheel/clutch, torsen, more. home brew turbo in the works

09-29-2008, 09:43 PM	#14
wesidede8 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sheridan, ar. Posts: 121	Re: worth it? Hey FocusSport. Have yall thought anymore on selling modified ones that will fit 06 and up? Wes __________________ 2006 ZX3 Toreado Red: (R.I.P) 2007 ST Silver

09-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#15
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,776	Re: worth it? Sure, but it won't be anytime soon with SEMA looming. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

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