Twin turbo V8 Focus - Page 7 - The Ford Focus Forum

**boostedzx3** · 04-17-2009, 03:57 PM

You'll have to get some crazy looks sitting at a redlight next to someone

**ChazimusZX4ST** · 04-17-2009, 05:36 PM

JUst do what I did, have your mom move to Georgia and register your car there, no inspections or emissions, only the yearly registration fee.

**bigdaddyzx3** · 04-17-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowDown

There's gotta be a way to flash the focus ecu to always report the emissions equipment as being 'ready'.

Is there a Focus ECU left in the car?

**1 Slowpoke** · 04-17-2009, 06:47 PM

My best bet might be to register it out of state. I have family in Florida. I would hate to give up my custom license plate.

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 04-17-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChazimusZX4ST

JUst do what I did, have your mom move to Georgia and register your car there, no inspections or emissions, only the yearly registration fee.

Yes there is.

In the middle of nowhere Georgia, there aren't emissions. For the most part... anywhere you'd ~want~ to live in Georgia requires emissions tests.

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 04-17-2009, 07:00 PM

you should be able to piggy back a focus computer in there and program it to report all's well to the obd2 port. yes that is an expensive option but it is an option.

**bigdaddyzx3** · 04-17-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Broke_Two_Foci

yes that is an expensive option but it is an option.

The man just put a twin turbo v8 in a focus... I don't think expense is an issue.

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 04-17-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdaddyzx3

The man just put a twin turbo v8 in a focus... I don't think expense is an issue.

you know I dident even concider that

**1 Slowpoke** · 04-18-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broke_Two_Foci

you should be able to piggy back a focus computer in there and program it to report all's well to the obd2 port. yes that is an expensive option but it is an option.

I would need the computer that came with the car. I have no idea where that computer might be. As of now it looks like I will have to register it out of state.

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 04-18-2009, 10:32 PM

hummm. does N.Y. check that the computer is vin coded to the car??? I know AZ just checks that there are no codes in the computer and ships it.

**ChazimusZX4ST** · 04-19-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZX3autoxtasy

Yes there is.

In the middle of nowhere Georgia, there aren't emissions. For the most part... anywhere you'd ~want~ to live in Georgia requires emissions tests.

I don't want to live in Georgia, that's why I live in Pennsylvania. My car is legally registered in Georgia, because I'm a resident of both states.

**Dan-O** · 04-19-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broke_Two_Foci

hummm. does N.Y. check that the computer is VIN coded to the car???

Yes, we connect the VIP inspection computer to the OBD II port and it grabs the VIN and then checks for codes and the emission systems readiness flags.
This keeps less scrupulous people from pulling up another car next to the one being inspected and connecting that one instead.
It still happens, but it's a bad day if you get caught. <---Big fines!

Plus, the car would never legally pass a visual inspection considering the engine was never offered for that year or any year Focus for that matter.

**BowDown** · 04-21-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan-O

Yes, we connect the VIP inspection computer to the OBD II port and it grabs the VIN and then checks for codes and the emission systems readiness flags.
This keeps less scrupulous people from pulling up another car next to the one being inspected and connecting that one instead.
It still happens, but it's a bad day if you get caught. <---Big fines!

Plus, the car would never legally pass a visual inspection considering the engine was never offered for that year or any year Focus for that matter.

Yes, but you can slip by the visual inspection.

The ECU inspection would be a pain in the balls. People that make the huge investment in the equipment to do the inspections I'm sure don't want to lose it over a V8 focus.

**j20000** · 04-21-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan-O

Plus, the car would never legally pass a visual inspection considering the engine was never offered for that year or any year Focus for that matter.

A lot of states (California included) don't actually require the engine to be one that was offered in that particular vehicle...it just needs to be from that model year, or newer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CA Bureau of Automotive Repair

Make sure the engine and emission control configuration on exhaust – controlled vehicles are certified to the year of the vehicle or newer, and to the same or a more stringent new vehicle certification standard.

Mixing and matching emission control system components could cause problems and is generally not allowed. Engine and emission control systems must be in an engine–chassis configuration certified by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The engine must meet or exceed the requirements for the year and class of vehicle in which it is installed

**SilverZXIII** · 04-21-2009, 04:13 PM

Register it in florida, we have no emissions or vehicle inspections here woooooooooooooooooooooo!!

**Dan-O** · 04-21-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverZXIII

Register it in Florida, we have no emissions

Technically ALL states have emissions.
It's a federal offense to disable or remove factory emissions equipment.

**Broke_Two_Foci** · 04-21-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan-O

Yes, we connect the VIP inspection computer to the OBD II port and it grabs the VIN and then checks for codes and the emission systems readiness flags.
This keeps less scrupulous people from pulling up another car next to the one being inspected and connecting that one instead.
It still happens, but it's a bad day if you get caught. <---Big fines!

Plus, the car would never legally pass a visual inspection considering the engine was never offered for that year or any year Focus for that matter.

well, good idea while it lasted

**03SVT4LIFE** · 04-22-2009, 02:58 AM

Please post more pics and vids... or a complete dyno session!

**1 Slowpoke** · 04-22-2009, 06:54 AM

I don't have the original computer that came with the car. The only two options I have is to register it out of state or get another Focus switch the tags and keep it for inspections.

I have a better dyno video I'll post up later. I also have some pics of the bottom of the car.

**BowDown** · 04-22-2009, 01:27 PM

Wonder if you can get a new VIN number and register it as a custom vehicle?

**the gob** · 04-22-2009, 02:46 PM

GOTT-DAM! why not just strap a rocket to the mother****er ahahahhahahahah thats soooooooooo freaking rad!!!

**UnderdogZx3** · 04-22-2009, 06:12 PM

omg i love it ... ahah i like the fender inserts

**1 Slowpoke** · 04-23-2009, 01:26 PM

Ok here is some pic of the rear and front suspension.

**j20000** · 04-23-2009, 01:32 PM

Ridiculous!!!!

**Spatakula** · 04-23-2009, 01:46 PM

Wow....

-spatakula

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04-17-2009, 05:36 PM	#152 (permalink)
ChazimusZX4ST TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jefferson, Pa Posts: 366	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus JUst do what I did, have your mom move to Georgia and register your car there, no inspections or emissions, only the yearly registration fee. __________________ ___ 2005 InfraRed ZX4 ST >_/_:_\__ "Knuckles" [_(o)_(o)_] Dropped It goes to 11.

04-17-2009, 06:47 PM	#154 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus My best bet might be to register it out of state. I have family in Florida. I would hate to give up my custom license plate.

04-21-2009, 04:13 PM	#165 (permalink)
SilverZXIII Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,839	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Register it in florida, we have no emissions or vehicle inspections here woooooooooooooooooooooo!! __________________ Originally Posted by MEXTEP SO, what were you guys doing last night?. you never answered. Originally Posted by spinwax I was banging my parts guy's fatass.

04-22-2009, 02:58 AM	#168 (permalink)
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04-22-2009, 06:54 AM	#169 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus I don't have the original computer that came with the car. The only two options I have is to register it out of state or get another Focus switch the tags and keep it for inspections. I have a better dyno video I'll post up later. I also have some pics of the bottom of the car.

04-22-2009, 01:27 PM	#170 (permalink)
BowDown [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY State SUCKS! Posts: 9,667	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Wonder if you can get a new VIN number and register it as a custom vehicle? __________________ Project Red Sled: 2010 Sangria Red Metallic Fusion Sport - Custom SQ Stereo Underway, HID's on order... Project WTF: 2007 Blue Suzuki Hayabusa - Shaved, Rear Links/Spacers (Lowered 1.25"), VisionPro 6k HIDs, Sport Bags

04-22-2009, 02:46 PM	#171 (permalink)
the gob TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chaos in Tejas \m/ Posts: 350	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus GOTT-DAM! why not just strap a rocket to the mother**er ahahahhahahahah thats soooooooooo freaking rad!!! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by Snake Eyes XIII** So the arrow symbolizes my car spinning out of control?:lol: :lol: :lol: No, Not Spinning, BARREL ROLLING!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

04-22-2009, 06:12 PM	#172 (permalink)
UnderdogZx3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 82	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus omg i love it ... ahah i like the fender inserts __________________ fofo in the Garage getting its AIR force feeder installed

04-23-2009, 01:26 PM	#173 (permalink)
1 Slowpoke Builds a Helluva Sleeper. Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 48	Re: Twin turbo V8 Focus Ok here is some pic of the rear and front suspension.

04-23-2009, 01:46 PM	#175 (permalink)
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