Twin turbo V8 Focus - Page 4 - The Ford Focus Forum

**1 Slowpoke** · 01-16-2009, 11:21 AM

Guys thanks for the offers to take the car off my hands. Unfortunately I'm pretty much stuck with it for a while.

**focusownerskid** · 01-16-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1 Slowpoke

Guys thanks for the offers to take the car off my hands. Unfortunately I'm pretty much stuck with it for a while.

Awww how sad.

lol

- Drew

**CaysE** · 01-16-2009, 11:27 AM

LOL "unfortunately."

**boostedzx3** · 01-16-2009, 11:45 AM

wow.....I mean wow..... You thinking about tubbing the back so you can actually grab traction?

**1 Slowpoke** · 01-16-2009, 04:42 PM

Yes I do plan on tubbing it along with narrowing the rear end. I'm also considering converting to five lug and going with bigger brakes. I just got to figure out what order I want to do everything. Future mods include built motor, new interior and a transmission swap.

**Ray** · 01-17-2009, 06:54 AM

i'm going to clean this thread. this ISN'T OFF TOPIC.

**boostedzx3** · 01-17-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1 Slowpoke

Yes I do plan on tubbing it along with narrowing the rear end. I'm also considering converting to five lug and going with bigger brakes. I just got to figure out what order I want to do everything. Future mods include built motor, new interior and a transmission swap.

wow thats incredible, theres alot of money sitting in that car. I can understand the 5 lug for sure. What kinda tranny are you going with? Any hopes for some power #'s yet?

**CrUziN4L** · 01-17-2009, 08:11 PM

good god! that is unbelievable....while u kno i am GONNA HATE all over the exterior

...justification under the hood

must be scary as hell tho, because i remember the first V8 focus and the guy said it was hairy just driving that around.

**only_in_a_domestic** · 01-18-2009, 11:00 PM

i cant wait for more updates

**1 Slowpoke** · 01-20-2009, 04:54 PM

Well I was debating between a TH400 or AOD. The TH400 can be built to handle alot of hp. This is one of the main transmission of choice for alot of the turbo mustangs running around. But it would be nice to have a transmission with overdrive. Sorry no power numbers yet. I plan to have it setup for about 500 to the wheels. That's about the limit of the block that in the car now. Right now the block is the weakest link. Of course that is just for now.

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 01-20-2009, 07:41 PM

more pics please

**1 Slowpoke** · 01-21-2009, 04:19 PM

Ok so I finally took the trip to check on my car. Right now I'm having the entire car rewired. This includes wiring in the Big Stuff 3 and the boost controller.

Before I had everything running off a switch box. I got tired of it real fast.

**1 Slowpoke** · 01-21-2009, 04:25 PM

My gauge cluster. They added lights for turn signals, check engine,shift light, high beams.

**tobytheplatypus** · 01-22-2009, 03:33 PM

wow dude, theres ALOT of fantastic work in that car, congrats.
unlike most, i dont hate the exterior either! especially knowing what lies beneath.
and i like your gauge cluster!

**boostedzx3** · 01-22-2009, 05:09 PM

wow now thats a gutted interior, i predict this thread goes to 10000 posts

**SLVRbulletSVT03** · 01-22-2009, 06:56 PM

This has every concieved syllable of "True Epic Thread" written all over it. True machine of beauty you're going to own my friend.....

**08FRFOCUS08** · 01-27-2009, 08:32 PM

YES! awesome build! Do you have a running total so far? I plan a similar project in the future but with 4.6 cobra motor with a 6 speed and an independant rear (wanna make it manageable on a road course) Good Luck! More pics!

**akuma** · 01-30-2009, 12:37 AM

more give us more, this is epic man....truly epic

**03SVT4LIFE** · 02-12-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedzx3

wow now thats a gutted interior, i predict this thread goes to 10000 posts

I'll help it progress forward, post #94.

**boostedzx3** · 02-12-2009, 03:42 PM

isn't this car done yet?!

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 02-12-2009, 04:20 PM

yea what happened???

**aiden1983** · 02-13-2009, 12:38 AM

Would love to know the cost so far.

**R0B** · 02-18-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aiden1983

Would love to know the cost so far.

**aiden1983** · 02-18-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by R0B

LOL so about 1/2 of what my car cost to build

**lawdawg14** · 02-19-2009, 01:25 AM

wow....simply an amazing setup!!

01-16-2009, 11:21 AM	#76 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Guys thanks for the offers to take the car off my hands. Unfortunately I'm pretty much stuck with it for a while.

01-16-2009, 11:27 AM	#78 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus LOL "unfortunately." __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

01-16-2009, 11:45 AM	#79 (permalink)
boostedzx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 5,875	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus wow.....I mean wow..... You thinking about tubbing the back so you can actually grab traction? __________________ Looking for a riding mower, snow thrower, push mower, weed wacker? Contact me, or email at LNservices@ymail.com Photoshop this euro kit and wheels on my car pleaz! http://forums.focaljet.com/focus-con...it-my-car.html

01-16-2009, 04:42 PM	#80 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Yes I do plan on tubbing it along with narrowing the rear end. I'm also considering converting to five lug and going with bigger brakes. I just got to figure out what order I want to do everything. Future mods include built motor, new interior and a transmission swap.

01-17-2009, 06:54 AM	#81 (permalink)
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 28,121	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus i'm going to clean this thread. this ISN'T OFF TOPIC. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing - I can fix your car with a hammer. Intelligence is largely at the mercy of self-control *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

01-20-2009, 04:54 PM	#85 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Well I was debating between a TH400 or AOD. The TH400 can be built to handle alot of hp. This is one of the main transmission of choice for alot of the turbo mustangs running around. But it would be nice to have a transmission with overdrive. Sorry no power numbers yet. I plan to have it setup for about 500 to the wheels. That's about the limit of the block that in the car now. Right now the block is the weakest link. Of course that is just for now.

01-21-2009, 04:19 PM	#87 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Ok so I finally took the trip to check on my car. Right now I'm having the entire car rewired. This includes wiring in the Big Stuff 3 and the boost controller. Before I had everything running off a switch box. I got tired of it real fast.

01-21-2009, 04:25 PM	#88 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus My gauge cluster. They added lights for turn signals, check engine,shift light, high beams.

01-22-2009, 03:33 PM	#89 (permalink)
tobytheplatypus TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maritimes, Canada Posts: 229	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus wow dude, theres ALOT of fantastic work in that car, congrats. unlike most, i dont hate the exterior either! especially knowing what lies beneath. and i like your gauge cluster! __________________ '00 LX SPI ATX - bone stock I'm A Musician, Not A Racer Mesa/Boogie RoadKing VII, Mesa/Boogie Mark IV, custom cabs, Jackson/Schecter/Parker/ESP guitars

01-22-2009, 05:09 PM	#90 (permalink)
boostedzx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 5,875	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus wow now thats a gutted interior, i predict this thread goes to 10000 posts __________________ Looking for a riding mower, snow thrower, push mower, weed wacker? Contact me, or email at LNservices@ymail.com Photoshop this euro kit and wheels on my car pleaz! http://forums.focaljet.com/focus-con...it-my-car.html

01-22-2009, 06:56 PM	#91 (permalink)
SLVRbulletSVT03 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 994	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus This has every concieved syllable of "True Epic Thread" written all over it. True machine of beauty you're going to own my friend..... __________________ 2003 CD Silver SVTF www.IMPORTSNC.com North Carolina's Source for the Import Scene

01-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#92 (permalink)
08FRFOCUS08 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: menasha wisconsin Posts: 13	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus YES! awesome build! Do you have a running total so far? I plan a similar project in the future but with 4.6 cobra motor with a 6 speed and an independant rear (wanna make it manageable on a road course) Good Luck! More pics! __________________ Money makes all your dreams come true! 08 Focus- Rims going on this summer (to damn salty here now) 64' Galaxie- Project phase 92 Suzuki Bandit 11.21 @124

01-30-2009, 12:37 AM	#93 (permalink)
akuma TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 482	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus more give us more, this is epic man....truly epic __________________ 02' zx3 liquid grey, volant intake, massive wires, screamin demon coil, ice,interior work, indiglo guages,hawk hps pads, brembo rotors, Mach1 HID, B&M STS, rear engine mount now with prothane, Focus Fuel car 16" rims, cosworth exahust, and saving for suspension.

02-12-2009, 03:42 PM	#95 (permalink)
boostedzx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 5,875	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus isn't this car done yet?! __________________ Looking for a riding mower, snow thrower, push mower, weed wacker? Contact me, or email at LNservices@ymail.com Photoshop this euro kit and wheels on my car pleaz! http://forums.focaljet.com/focus-con...it-my-car.html

02-13-2009, 12:38 AM	#97 (permalink)
aiden1983 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,080	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Would love to know the cost so far. __________________ Style: Vis Racing CF Evo Hood, Roush Bodykit, Roush Shifter, Roush Dash Kit, 5% Tint All Around, CF Cargo Cover, Projector Headlights, Billet Grill, 12" Clarion Sub, 1500 RMS Clarion Mono Amp, Sirius Radio, 19" Rims, Lamin-X Tails, Custom Emblems and probably some other junk I can't remember right now :). Power: PWSC, FR Head, AEM Cam Gears, Torsen LSD, FC 4-1 Header, FS Catback, CFM Hi flow Cat, SVT Short Block, Massive Speed System Pulley Kit, SVT Brakes, SVT Suspension, 10.2:1 Pistons, Eagle H Beam Connecting Rods and a bunch of bills to go with it. NEW RIDE: 08 EVO X MR RR

02-19-2009, 01:25 AM	#100 (permalink)
lawdawg14 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus wow....simply an amazing setup!!

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