Looking past 200whp - Page 2 - The Ford Focus Forum

**Focusfre4k** · 10-18-2009, 10:33 AM

I dig it!!! and I expect video clips

**ehancock** · 10-18-2009, 10:59 AM

It's nice to see some progress on this! I didn't know you were doing the assembly on your own. Are you measuring clearances from the pistons to cylinder walls and stuff? Or is that not necessary? No adjustable cam gears?

so exciting!

**Egz** · 10-18-2009, 11:12 AM

The machine shop did most of the measuring. However, they forgot to check ring gaps, so I had to measure and file down the rings myself.

The rod bearings are a bit of a pain. There is nothing to locate them in the rod, and if you install them before you tap the piston in, they tend to pop out. So I had to install them inside the block. And the rod-stretch gauge I bought from Summit Racing was absolute junk. The spring in that had to be under a pound, and could not get it to work at all. Ended up using a torque wrench instead.

Going to continue the process next week when the temperature rises. Just got my diamond washer for the crank, so the front plate can go on, and then I can hit the block with a can of high-temp clear.

And I wish I can find that throwout bearing I bought...

**ehancock** · 10-18-2009, 11:29 AM

Ah, so the shop did most the measuring and you're able to just pop it together and save a bit on labor? What is this diamond washer you speak of? And where are you finding specs for all of the clearances, etc?

**Egz** · 10-18-2009, 12:16 PM

Well honestly, I was hoping they would have had the block assembled, but I didn't feel like waiting anymore, and saving money is always good.

The diamond washer goes between the crank pulley and timing cog.

Ring gap clearances were defined by Supertech. Bearing clearances are on my wiki. But since it was a new factory crank, it didn't need any work.

**ehancock** · 10-18-2009, 12:24 PM

Ah that all makes sense. Cosworth makes those diamond washers for between the cam gear and camshaft as well.

**tallguy2.3** · 10-20-2009, 07:27 AM

I expect at least 4 minutes of video once she's all finished, fyi.

Mean mean build. We should have JetFest 010 at Auto Club Speedway again and you can have a rematch with the track.

**Dobuy** · 10-21-2009, 12:39 AM

looking very good there, therapeutic building engines, isn't it

**Egz** · 10-31-2009, 07:35 PM

Ah, half the fun is making tools.

You already are familiar with my Ford Special Tool 303-465 Camshaft Alignment Plate:

Next, using the same materials, I made Ford Special Tool 205-126 Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture:
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And finally, I made Ford Special Tool 303-103 Flywheel Locking Tool (no, this is not an Orcish weapon

)

I'm such a tool. lol

**Oreo** · 10-31-2009, 07:55 PM

Nice to see your build coming along there EGZ. I'm still waiting on my engine builder to get his arse in gear. Hoping to have a completed engine back in about a week (but if asked I'd have said that ever week for the last 4 or 5 now.

)

When we both get our cars back together with the spechule engines we should meet sometime. Half way shouldn't be bad for either of us. I've never met anyone with a built up focus like ours before. Suddenly there'll be two not too far apart.

**Egz** · 10-31-2009, 08:05 PM

Maybe have a dyno tuning day at McNews.

**Oreo** · 10-31-2009, 08:13 PM

Hmmm.... not a bad idea there EGZ. Truth is I was planning on using a place called E.L.D. near BWI. Walter recommended the place to me a long time ago. Still... if you're going to be at McNews, I'd be happy to meet you over there & throw my car on the dyno... maybe fine tune things a bit.

Definitely PM me when you're ready for tuning.

**Egz** · 10-31-2009, 08:24 PM

Ok, but I need to get the engine in first! lol

**FocusSportVP** · 10-31-2009, 08:32 PM

Orcish weapon FTW!

**Oreo** · 11-03-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egz

Ok, but I need to get the engine in first! lol

At this rate, you're moving a lot faster then I am. I'm still waiting on the engine builder.

**Egz** · 11-04-2009, 12:04 AM

Dropped the valve cover off to get powder coated. I hit with a rattle can, but didn't like how it came out. Going to try to get close to the finish on the Cosworth manifold. Speaking of which, does anyone need any black oxide bolt for the front access panel? I bough new ones to replace the rusting ones on mine, and the smallest quantity I could get was in a pack of 100. lol

**OmniFocus** · 11-04-2009, 12:06 AM

Stainless, baby!

**warneej** · 11-06-2009, 08:04 PM

In a little while I may have to get the "part numbers" of your special tools for my build...

aka shopping list and measurements

**Egz** · 11-11-2009, 11:28 PM

Wires? What wires?

Cleaning up the wire harness some more. Next step is to get the split loom back on the first harness, and then tackle the second harness.

**NHFocus** · 11-12-2009, 12:13 AM

That'll be pretttttty with no more wires

10-18-2009, 10:33 AM	#26 (permalink)
Focusfre4k I pay 5 dollar! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OR Posts: 3,294	Re: Looking past 200whp I dig it!!! and I expect video clips __________________ 2008 Focus coupe - current 2005 Focus ZX5 - gone, but not forgotten "you could walk around with an overpriced slow Mac in a manila folder and be like "Yo, check this out, aww yeah, you didn't think there was a laptop inside but there was!!!""- Ducman

10-18-2009, 10:59 AM	#27 (permalink)
ehancock Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plymouth, MI Posts: 1,301	Re: Looking past 200whp It's nice to see some progress on this! I didn't know you were doing the assembly on your own. Are you measuring clearances from the pistons to cylinder walls and stuff? Or is that not necessary? No adjustable cam gears? so exciting!

10-18-2009, 11:12 AM	#28 (permalink)
Egz Moderwhiner Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 20,064	Re: Looking past 200whp The machine shop did most of the measuring. However, they forgot to check ring gaps, so I had to measure and file down the rings myself. The rod bearings are a bit of a pain. There is nothing to locate them in the rod, and if you install them before you tap the piston in, they tend to pop out. So I had to install them inside the block. And the rod-stretch gauge I bought from Summit Racing was absolute junk. The spring in that had to be under a pound, and could not get it to work at all. Ended up using a torque wrench instead. Going to continue the process next week when the temperature rises. Just got my diamond washer for the crank, so the front plate can go on, and then I can hit the block with a can of high-temp clear. And I wish I can find that throwout bearing I bought... __________________ Duratec Wiki - Sign up and contribute! - [FJ] 2.3l Hatchback Social Group For Sale: Dome Map Lights - XM Roady - Differential - Crash foam - Blue Air Vents 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.3l N/A = 201HP, 157ft-lbs; 13.96@100.88 2006 Ford Fusion SE 2.3l Turbo = 244HP, 247ft-lbs, FSWerks Built

10-18-2009, 11:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
ehancock Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plymouth, MI Posts: 1,301	Re: Looking past 200whp Ah, so the shop did most the measuring and you're able to just pop it together and save a bit on labor? What is this diamond washer you speak of? And where are you finding specs for all of the clearances, etc?

10-18-2009, 12:16 PM	#30 (permalink)
Egz Moderwhiner Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 20,064	Re: Looking past 200whp Well honestly, I was hoping they would have had the block assembled, but I didn't feel like waiting anymore, and saving money is always good. The diamond washer goes between the crank pulley and timing cog. Ring gap clearances were defined by Supertech. Bearing clearances are on my wiki. But since it was a new factory crank, it didn't need any work. __________________ Duratec Wiki - Sign up and contribute! - [FJ] 2.3l Hatchback Social Group For Sale: Dome Map Lights - XM Roady - Differential - Crash foam - Blue Air Vents 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.3l N/A = 201HP, 157ft-lbs; 13.96@100.88 2006 Ford Fusion SE 2.3l Turbo = 244HP, 247ft-lbs, FSWerks Built

10-18-2009, 12:24 PM	#31 (permalink)
ehancock Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plymouth, MI Posts: 1,301	Re: Looking past 200whp Ah that all makes sense. Cosworth makes those diamond washers for between the cam gear and camshaft as well.

10-20-2009, 07:27 AM	#32 (permalink)
tallguy2.3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 6,791	Re: Looking past 200whp I expect at least 4 minutes of video once she's all finished, fyi. Mean mean build. We should have JetFest 010 at Auto Club Speedway again and you can have a rematch with the track. __________________ ST -Cosworth-FSWerks-Quaife-Exedy-KW-Momo Sounds faster than it is.

10-21-2009, 12:39 AM	#33 (permalink)
Dobuy Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 23	Re: Looking past 200whp looking very good there, therapeutic building engines, isn't it __________________ Caterham 7 Duratec 270bhp @ 8000rpm Pictures and links here

10-31-2009, 07:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
Egz Moderwhiner Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 20,064	Re: Looking past 200whp Ah, half the fun is making tools. You already are familiar with my Ford Special Tool 303-465 Camshaft Alignment Plate: Next, using the same materials, I made Ford Special Tool 205-126 Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture: [img][/img] And finally, I made Ford Special Tool 303-103 Flywheel Locking Tool (no, this is not an Orcish weapon ) I'm such a tool. lol __________________ Duratec Wiki - Sign up and contribute! - [FJ] 2.3l Hatchback Social Group For Sale: Dome Map Lights - XM Roady - Differential - Crash foam - Blue Air Vents 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.3l N/A = 201HP, 157ft-lbs; 13.96@100.88 2006 Ford Fusion SE 2.3l Turbo = 244HP, 247ft-lbs, FSWerks Built

10-31-2009, 07:55 PM	#35 (permalink)
Oreo DoubleStuf™ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GlockPost.com Posts: 4,049	Re: Looking past 200whp Nice to see your build coming along there EGZ. I'm still waiting on my engine builder to get his arse in gear. Hoping to have a completed engine back in about a week (but if asked I'd have said that ever week for the last 4 or 5 now. ) When we both get our cars back together with the spechule engines we should meet sometime. Half way shouldn't be bad for either of us. I've never met anyone with a built up focus like ours before. Suddenly there'll be two not too far apart. __________________ I'M BACK FROM THE DEAD!!........................................... Getting installed right friggin now as fast as I can crack the whip at the builder's ass:T2 ATB, 4.06 fdr, Cosworth IM, Stg 2 Crane cams, Eagle ConRods, 12.5:1cr 88mm Supertech pistons, Fidanza FW, Luk ProGold clutch, CFM Adj. cam gears Installed: SVT Brakes, ST200 Rims, Koni Sports, -2" Apex springs, poly FLCA & dog-bone bushings, Progress 22mm RSB, TriAx/F STS, Cosworth CAI, Draxas & Trubendz exhaust, XCal2- Now with more ProRacer!

10-31-2009, 08:05 PM	#36 (permalink)
Egz Moderwhiner Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 20,064	Re: Looking past 200whp Maybe have a dyno tuning day at McNews.

10-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#37 (permalink)
Oreo DoubleStuf™ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: GlockPost.com Posts: 4,049	Re: Looking past 200whp Hmmm.... not a bad idea there EGZ. Truth is I was planning on using a place called E.L.D. near BWI. Walter recommended the place to me a long time ago. Still... if you're going to be at McNews, I'd be happy to meet you over there & throw my car on the dyno... maybe fine tune things a bit. Definitely PM me when you're ready for tuning. __________________ I'M BACK FROM THE DEAD!!........................................... Getting installed right friggin now as fast as I can crack the whip at the builder's ass:T2 ATB, 4.06 fdr, Cosworth IM, Stg 2 Crane cams, Eagle ConRods, 12.5:1cr 88mm Supertech pistons, Fidanza FW, Luk ProGold clutch, CFM Adj. cam gears Installed: SVT Brakes, ST200 Rims, Koni Sports, -2" Apex springs, poly FLCA & dog-bone bushings, Progress 22mm RSB, TriAx/F STS, Cosworth CAI, Draxas & Trubendz exhaust, XCal2- Now with more ProRacer!

10-31-2009, 08:24 PM	#38 (permalink)
Egz Moderwhiner Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 20,064	Re: Looking past 200whp Ok, but I need to get the engine in first! lol __________________ Duratec Wiki - Sign up and contribute! - [FJ] 2.3l Hatchback Social Group For Sale: Dome Map Lights - XM Roady - Differential - Crash foam - Blue Air Vents 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.3l N/A = 201HP, 157ft-lbs; 13.96@100.88 2006 Ford Fusion SE 2.3l Turbo = 244HP, 247ft-lbs, FSWerks Built

10-31-2009, 08:32 PM	#39 (permalink)
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11-04-2009, 12:04 AM	#41 (permalink)
Egz Moderwhiner Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 20,064	Re: Looking past 200whp Dropped the valve cover off to get powder coated. I hit with a rattle can, but didn't like how it came out. Going to try to get close to the finish on the Cosworth manifold. Speaking of which, does anyone need any black oxide bolt for the front access panel? I bough new ones to replace the rusting ones on mine, and the smallest quantity I could get was in a pack of 100. lol

11-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#42 (permalink)
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 29,403	Re: Looking past 200whp Stainless, baby! __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: The masters of ape latexing.

11-06-2009, 08:04 PM	#43 (permalink)
warneej Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 62	Re: Looking past 200whp In a little while I may have to get the "part numbers" of your special tools for my build... aka shopping list and measurements __________________ 04 ZX3 D23E - 173.4whp/155wtq - powered by COSWORTH 03 Screamin' Yellow SVT EAP #3444 - Stock AutoX Beast

11-11-2009, 11:28 PM	#44 (permalink)
Egz Moderwhiner Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 20,064	Re: Looking past 200whp Wires? What wires? Cleaning up the wire harness some more. Next step is to get the split loom back on the first harness, and then tackle the second harness. __________________ Duratec Wiki - Sign up and contribute! - [FJ] 2.3l Hatchback Social Group For Sale: Dome Map Lights - XM Roady - Differential - Crash foam - Blue Air Vents 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.3l N/A = 201HP, 157ft-lbs; 13.96@100.88 2006 Ford Fusion SE 2.3l Turbo = 244HP, 247ft-lbs, FSWerks Built

11-12-2009, 12:13 AM	#45 (permalink)
NHFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 553	Re: Looking past 200whp That'll be pretttttty with no more wires __________________ 2005 CD Silver ZX3 5-Speed D23 Steeda \| D2 \| K&N \| FRPP \| Quaife \| Crower \| Exedy \| HTP \| FSWerks \| CFM

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