Questions about FS turbo kit - The Ford Focus Forum

**Tinker** · 10-24-2007, 08:49 PM

I have an '07 Focus ST with the 2.3 Duratec and I really like the looks of the FocusSport turbo kit but I have a couple of questions.

Does the kit make allowances for the supply/return of oil & water or is it left up to the installer to find a place to tap in.

Approx. what RPM does the turbo spool up and start making boost?

Does the kit include/recommend a thicker head gasket if you add the intercooler?

**TurboST** · 10-24-2007, 10:09 PM

First thing... the kit is EXCELLENT. Don't hesitate to purchase it.

Yes... the kit is all-inclusive... comes with everything you need. Oil feed and return lines are included. The oil return line comes with a specially drilled and tapped oil plug to screw the oil return line into (such that you do not have to drill/tap the oil pan if you don't want to.) You also have the option to drill/tap the pan if you wish (can be done any time after the fact, and is an excellent time to install the balance shaft delete kit.) Super easy.

The optional water line kit includes feed and return lines as well... the plug right into the existing heater core lines with no modifications anywhere. Super easy.

The turbo will produce slight boost as soon as about 1500 rpm under WOT with the 2.3L if you lugg the hell out of it. The turbo begins to seriously come online around 2200-2500 rpm. Peak torque is about 3200-3600 rpm. Peak horsepower is right up there close to redline. Take a look around the boards and on the FS website for for dyno graphs to illustrate.

No... no head gasket necessary. FS states the stock block will handle 11.5 psi with the intercooler with no problems. So far, myself and many others agree.

**bryst06** · 10-24-2007, 10:15 PM

**bryst06** · 10-24-2007, 10:16 PM

Stage 1 Turbo kit - 8 PSI
● Garrett GT28R turbo with custom modifications
● Internal wastegate actuator
● Cast turbo manifold
● Stainless steel downpipe with integrated flex and o2 sensor fittings
● Powder coated plumbing with bead rolled ends
● 3 and 4 ply silicone connecting hoses
● Stainless steel hose clamps
● Heat wrap for all critical components
● 42lb. Bosch fuel injectors
● Bosch Diverter Valve
● Custom MAF housing
● ITG Maxogen air filter
● FocusSport/SCT XCalibrator 2 ECU flasher WITH Stage 1 programming
● Free dyno tuning session - call for details

**bryst06** · 10-24-2007, 10:18 PM

Water line kit sold seperatly

**Tinker** · 11-14-2007, 08:37 AM

Thanks very much for the input guys. You gotta love that dyno graph, so nice and flat up around the 250 mark. It looks extremely streetable. I gotta get me a stage 2 kit and go hunting VW GTI's. LOL

Couple more questions.

How is the car for overheating with the stage 2 kit? (I see a lot of stop & go traffic)
Would you recommend doing a clutch kit? If yes, which one? I don't want an ON/OFF switch.

**bryst06** · 11-14-2007, 10:19 AM

Well you do have the waterline kit that added safty. Im in michigan have the kit on now over 50k and no over heating.

For clutch kit. The exedy stage 2 is very nice for the power output that the stage 2 has. And no its not an on/off clutch.

**FocusSportVP** · 11-14-2007, 12:24 PM

The water line kit is now included in our turbo kit at no extra charge.

**jimy_f_84** · 11-15-2007, 12:00 AM

That sucks!!! lol, but man you will love it/be satisfied with it and you will deffenetly be satisfied with Randy's knowlage and support FTW FS.

**TungfumastR** · 11-15-2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

The water line kit is now included in our turbo kit at no extra charge.

Nice!

**Nickgt40** · 11-15-2007, 12:23 AM

I don't get it, why would that suck?

**FocusSportVP** · 11-15-2007, 12:30 AM

Because it wasn't always included free of charge.

**Bud8765** · 11-15-2007, 10:32 AM

What are the advantages of tapping the oil pan if any?

**FocusSportTECH** · 11-15-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud8765

What are the advantages of tapping the oil pan if any?

Oil changes are a LITTLE easier and less messy.

**ClintB1321** · 11-15-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportTECH

Oil changes are a LITTLE easier and less messy.

but oil changes are suppose to me messy

**messedhobo** · 11-15-2007, 06:01 PM

I want a free of charge water line kit!

**bryst06** · 11-15-2007, 10:09 PM

^^^ Lol.

**jimy_f_84** · 11-15-2007, 10:19 PM

And also, the oil should return to the oil pan and be tapped above the oil level mark.

10-24-2007, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tinker Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Questions about FS turbo kit I have an '07 Focus ST with the 2.3 Duratec and I really like the looks of the FocusSport turbo kit but I have a couple of questions. Does the kit make allowances for the supply/return of oil & water or is it left up to the installer to find a place to tap in. Approx. what RPM does the turbo spool up and start making boost? Does the kit include/recommend a thicker head gasket if you add the intercooler?

10-24-2007, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
TurboST TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lenox, MI Posts: 146	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit First thing... the kit is EXCELLENT. Don't hesitate to purchase it. Yes... the kit is all-inclusive... comes with everything you need. Oil feed and return lines are included. The oil return line comes with a specially drilled and tapped oil plug to screw the oil return line into (such that you do not have to drill/tap the oil pan if you don't want to.) You also have the option to drill/tap the pan if you wish (can be done any time after the fact, and is an excellent time to install the balance shaft delete kit.) Super easy. The optional water line kit includes feed and return lines as well... the plug right into the existing heater core lines with no modifications anywhere. Super easy. The turbo will produce slight boost as soon as about 1500 rpm under WOT with the 2.3L if you lugg the hell out of it. The turbo begins to seriously come online around 2200-2500 rpm. Peak torque is about 3200-3600 rpm. Peak horsepower is right up there close to redline. Take a look around the boards and on the FS website for for dyno graphs to illustrate. No... no head gasket necessary. FS states the stock block will handle 11.5 psi with the intercooler with no problems. So far, myself and many others agree. __________________ 2006 Ford Focus ST, CD-Silver, 2.3L, MTX75, Street Appearance Package 2, FocusSport Stage 2 Turbo, ported & matched exhaust manifold, turbine housing, and downpipe, 2.5" open exhaust, BSD, Autometer Ultra-Lite gauges, LC-1 wideband, trans mount. Stock 16's w/ 225/50R16's. 12.5 PSI = "HOLY S***"

10-24-2007, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
bryst06 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,931	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit __________________ "I was thinking the FS turbo kit but I absolutely have to have a BOV..."

10-24-2007, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
bryst06 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,931	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit Stage 1 Turbo kit - 8 PSI ● Garrett GT28R turbo with custom modifications ● Internal wastegate actuator ● Cast turbo manifold ● Stainless steel downpipe with integrated flex and o2 sensor fittings ● Powder coated plumbing with bead rolled ends ● 3 and 4 ply silicone connecting hoses ● Stainless steel hose clamps ● Heat wrap for all critical components ● 42lb. Bosch fuel injectors ● Bosch Diverter Valve ● Custom MAF housing ● ITG Maxogen air filter ● FocusSport/SCT XCalibrator 2 ECU flasher WITH Stage 1 programming ● Free dyno tuning session - call for details __________________ "I was thinking the FS turbo kit but I absolutely have to have a BOV..."

10-24-2007, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
bryst06 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,931	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit Water line kit sold seperatly __________________ "I was thinking the FS turbo kit but I absolutely have to have a BOV..."

11-14-2007, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tinker Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit Thanks very much for the input guys. You gotta love that dyno graph, so nice and flat up around the 250 mark. It looks extremely streetable. I gotta get me a stage 2 kit and go hunting VW GTI's. LOL Couple more questions. How is the car for overheating with the stage 2 kit? (I see a lot of stop & go traffic) Would you recommend doing a clutch kit? If yes, which one? I don't want an ON/OFF switch.

11-14-2007, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
bryst06 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,931	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit Well you do have the waterline kit that added safty. Im in michigan have the kit on now over 50k and no over heating. For clutch kit. The exedy stage 2 is very nice for the power output that the stage 2 has. And no its not an on/off clutch. __________________ "I was thinking the FS turbo kit but I absolutely have to have a BOV..."

11-14-2007, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
FocusSportVP Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 23,210	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit The water line kit is now included in our turbo kit at no extra charge. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 Check out our NEW video on www.TheFordStory.com. Please leave a comment! Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

11-15-2007, 12:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
jimy_f_84 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 1,355	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit That sucks!!! lol, but man you will love it/be satisfied with it and you will deffenetly be satisfied with Randy's knowlage and support FTW FS. __________________ 05 Sedan Turbocharged Focus JF

11-15-2007, 12:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
FocusSportVP Premier Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 23,210	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit Because it wasn't always included free of charge. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 Check out our NEW video on www.TheFordStory.com. Please leave a comment! Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

11-15-2007, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bud8765 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 192	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit What are the advantages of tapping the oil pan if any?

11-15-2007, 06:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
messedhobo TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 236	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit I want a free of charge water line kit! __________________ 2005 Pitch Black Focus ST ---------------------------- FS Stage 2 turbo @ 10psi Magnaflow 2.5'' Exhaust Exedy Stage 2 Clutch & Lightweight Flywheel

11-15-2007, 10:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
bryst06 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,931	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit ^^^ Lol. __________________ "I was thinking the FS turbo kit but I absolutely have to have a BOV..."

11-15-2007, 10:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
jimy_f_84 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 1,355	Re: Questions about FS turbo kit And also, the oil should return to the oil pan and be tapped above the oil level mark. __________________ 05 Sedan Turbocharged Focus JF

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