Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! - Focaljet

**SilverKonaZX3** · 09-09-2001, 01:35 AM

Went to the import nationals and say to mighty fast Foci. A ZX3 that ran a 7.66(fastest of the day) and a Wagon that ran a 7.93. Pretty awesome!!! There was also a Green ZX3 w/the wrap around lower spoiler and what looked like MR12's that made a few runs. Here are a few pics of the ZX3's engine, the ZX3 and the wagon.
http://www.konazx3.homestead.com/Files/wagon.jpg
http://www.konazx3.homestead.com/Files/dragengine.jpg
http://www.konazx3.homestead.com/Files/dragzx3.jpg

Just a rant: Whoever organized this event has to be the worst ever!! I think there may have been a few hundred people (as you can see on the pic of the ZX3) there to watch. Pitiful. I don't even recall any advertiseng. If it weren't for the guys in the Team Lonestar forum I would'nt have known. As big as this hobby is becoming, and as many modded cars are running around Houston, you would think they would have the notion to advertise. I mean Summit Racing and NHRA backing it, you gotta wonder what happened.

Oh well it was cool to see anyway.

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[This message has been edited by SilverKonaZX3 (edited 09-09-2001).]

**S. on Da 5** · 09-09-2001, 01:47 AM

Sub 8 second Focus in Da House!!

Cool

!

**Jay Chladek** · 09-09-2001, 02:46 AM

I knew one of the Foci had to be Simrock's NIRA ride when you said it did a sub-8 second pass. That car kicks major bootie.

**EastAl** · 09-09-2001, 11:18 AM

im not ure, is that Joe Morgan's(gio_momma) car in the first pic. i know he changed the grafix on his car, but i didn't know what they were changed to.

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**mY sHoE** · 09-09-2001, 11:25 AM

did that red and white foci have a logo of eistien on the hood and if it did did it run 7`s with a zetec motor?

**focaljet-1** · 09-09-2001, 11:26 AM

Moving to Motorsport

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**SilverKonaZX3** · 09-09-2001, 11:40 AM

Yes, the red/white car is Simrock's ride(points leader BTW)and it does have Einstein on the hood. His tim ewould have been faster but he had a bit of hop on takeoff, but he recovered quickly and just blew down the track.

BTW, if anyone knows who it was in the Green ZX3, I've got a couple of pics of their run if they want 'em.

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**DOHC-COBRA** · 09-09-2001, 02:50 PM

Is this 7 second run an 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile?

BTW, how does the Focus fit in as an import? I think the whole import racing scene should change it's name to "compact racing". I am extremely glad the Focus is doing well.

It is funny, I was trying to get a Brazilian sold 1973 Ford Maverick into import racing and was denied. Sure the Maverick was sold in America too, but this car was sold outside of USA and then imported later in it's life, thus making it an import right? I think they denied me due to the 351 Windsor V8 I had shoved into it. So does this make the import racing scene loyal to only rotary and 4 cyl engines? If so, why not rename it "midget engine racing".

Oh well, just speaking out.

**focus---R** · 09-09-2001, 05:30 PM

The NIRA events are not only for imports. If you had a 4 or 6 cyl in that car you could have run. I went to an event and saw a isuzu p\u with a sb chevy running brackets. But that is about all they will let you do

**econorocketZX3** · 09-09-2001, 09:53 PM

The green turbo focus was me.....so I would love to have those pics of my run.

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**SilverKonaZX3** · 09-10-2001, 07:49 AM

Those were 1/4 mile times. There was one more run left when we took off.

econorocketZX3,

Where do you want me to send'em? I'll try and do it tonight.

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Iceman Intake, Enkei RS6's

**econorocketZX3** · 09-10-2001, 11:49 AM

econorocketZX3@yahoo.com
Thanks

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'00 Green ZX3
Garrett T3/T4 turbo, Greddy Type S bov, Turbonetics wastegate (Tial when boost is turned up), 5th injector w/ Haltech F5 eic. Focus Central Throttle Body. Superchip. Focussport over the crossmember pipe, cat-back, chrome stress bar and plug wires. Esslinger underdrive pulley, adjustable cam gears, and chrome oil cap. AEM spark plug cover. Eibach Sportline Springs. APC Clear Corners. Hella headlight conversion kit. Autometer boost and air/fuel guages. Wings West wing. 17x7.5" Konig Toxxins w/205-40-17 Yokohama Paradas

**SilverKonaZX3** · 09-10-2001, 09:25 PM

You've got mail

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**econorocketZX3** · 09-10-2001, 09:41 PM

Thanks, great pics........of course I am a little bias!

**Jay Chladek** · 09-15-2001, 03:06 AM

If I recall correctly Simrock's Foci is listed as a 1999 model, so it probably would be considered an import as the only 99 Focus cars were European made (but there doesn't appear to be anything remotely stock on that car, except maybe the body). The engine sure as heck isn't a Zetec, but instead they stuck in a Ford Cosworth Inline 6. I can't remember what air induction system it had, be it turbo, supercharged or just nitrous. And of course it is rear wheel drive. Basically try to imagine a compact pro mod or pro stock with a Focus body and you get the idea.

**econorocketZX3** · 09-15-2001, 09:32 AM

Actually it is a 4cyl......although not a Zetec.

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'00 Green ZX3
Garrett T3/T4 turbo, Greddy Type S bov, Turbonetics wastegate (Tial when boost is turned up), 5th injector w/ Haltech F5 eic. Focus Central Throttle Body. Superchip. Focussport over the crossmember pipe, cat-back, chrome stress bar and plug wires. Esslinger underdrive pulley, adjustable cam gears, and chrome oil cap. AEM spark plug cover. Eibach Sportline Springs. APC Clear Corners. Hella headlight conversion kit. Autometer boost and air/fuel guages. Wings West wing. 17x7.5" Konig Toxxins w/205-40-17 Yokohama Paradas

**TigreTek** · 09-16-2001, 09:42 AM

As far as Joe Morgan's wagon, check out the latest issue of Import Tuner. It's not featured, but there is a shot of it in there.
To quote the October 2001 issue of Import Tuner:
"...Now Joe is back with a new weapon, a Focus wagon powered by a 2.3 liter Pinto motor."
Import Tuner #31, Oct. 2001 p49

09-09-2001, 01:35 AM	#1
SilverKonaZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 216	Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Went to the import nationals and say to mighty fast Foci. A ZX3 that ran a 7.66(fastest of the day) and a Wagon that ran a 7.93. Pretty awesome!!! There was also a Green ZX3 w/the wrap around lower spoiler and what looked like MR12's that made a few runs. Here are a few pics of the ZX3's engine, the ZX3 and the wagon. http://www.konazx3.homestead.com/Files/wagon.jpg http://www.konazx3.homestead.com/Files/dragengine.jpg http://www.konazx3.homestead.com/Files/dragzx3.jpg Just a rant: Whoever organized this event has to be the worst ever!! I think there may have been a few hundred people (as you can see on the pic of the ZX3) there to watch. Pitiful. I don't even recall any advertiseng. If it weren't for the guys in the Team Lonestar forum I would'nt have known. As big as this hobby is becoming, and as many modded cars are running around Houston, you would think they would have the notion to advertise. I mean Summit Racing and NHRA backing it, you gotta wonder what happened. Oh well it was cool to see anyway. ------------------ Ruler of all that I survey...and that ain't much!! 2000 ZX3 Kona Edition CD-Silver Metallic Iceman Intake, Enkei RS6's [This message has been edited by SilverKonaZX3 (edited 09-09-2001).]

09-09-2001, 01:47 AM	#2
S. on Da 5 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: S. Cali., USA Posts: 12,382	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Sub 8 second Focus in Da House!! Cool !

09-09-2001, 11:18 AM	#4
EastAl Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lick me like a lollipop! Posts: 5,747	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! im not ure, is that Joe Morgan's(gio_momma) car in the first pic. i know he changed the grafix on his car, but i didn't know what they were changed to. ------------------ "I'm a beefie, spicy, butterfly!" Infra Red ZX3 Streetech Body Kit Progress 1.8" Lower 17" Focal F-5's K&N Gen. II FIPK w/ Iceman breather pipe "street racing is not a crime!"

09-09-2001, 11:25 AM	#5
mY sHoE Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SANJOSE CA USA ..TeAm NoR¢Å£. Posts: 1,514	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! did that red and white foci have a logo of eistien on the hood and if it did did it run 7`s with a zetec motor?

09-09-2001, 11:26 AM	#6
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 29,175	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Moving to Motorsport ------------------ To reach me by email please use this address wrcfan@teamfocaljet.com

09-09-2001, 02:46 AM	#3
Jay Chladek TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Omaha, NE, USA Posts: 123	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! I knew one of the Foci had to be Simrock's NIRA ride when you said it did a sub-8 second pass. That car kicks major bootie.

09-09-2001, 11:40 AM	#7
SilverKonaZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 216	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Yes, the red/white car is Simrock's ride(points leader BTW)and it does have Einstein on the hood. His tim ewould have been faster but he had a bit of hop on takeoff, but he recovered quickly and just blew down the track. BTW, if anyone knows who it was in the Green ZX3, I've got a couple of pics of their run if they want 'em. ------------------ Ruler of all that I survey...and that ain't much!! 2000 ZX3 Kona Edition CD-Silver Metallic Iceman Intake, Enkei RS6's

09-09-2001, 02:50 PM	#8
DOHC-COBRA Rookie Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 6	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Is this 7 second run an 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile? BTW, how does the Focus fit in as an import? I think the whole import racing scene should change it's name to "compact racing". I am extremely glad the Focus is doing well. It is funny, I was trying to get a Brazilian sold 1973 Ford Maverick into import racing and was denied. Sure the Maverick was sold in America too, but this car was sold outside of USA and then imported later in it's life, thus making it an import right? I think they denied me due to the 351 Windsor V8 I had shoved into it. So does this make the import racing scene loyal to only rotary and 4 cyl engines? If so, why not rename it "midget engine racing". Oh well, just speaking out.

09-09-2001, 05:30 PM	#9
focus---R TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: POMPANO (da hood) Posts: 333	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! The NIRA events are not only for imports. If you had a 4 or 6 cyl in that car you could have run. I went to an event and saw a isuzu p\u with a sb chevy running brackets. But that is about all they will let you do

09-09-2001, 09:53 PM	#10
econorocketZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 3,038	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! The green turbo focus was me.....so I would love to have those pics of my run. ------------------ '00 Green ZX3 Garrett T3/T4 turbo, Greddy Type S bov, Turbonetics wastegate (Tial when boost is turned up), 5th injector w/ Haltech F5 eic. Focus Central Throttle Body. Superchip. Focussport over the crossmember pipe, cat-back, chrome stress bar and plug wires. Esslinger underdrive pulley, adjustable cam gears, and chrome oil cap. AEM spark plug cover. Eibach Sportline Springs. APC Clear Corners. Hella headlight conversion kit. Autometer boost and air/fuel guages. Wings West wing. 17x7.5" Konig Toxxins w/205-40-17 Yokohama Paradas

09-10-2001, 07:49 AM	#11
SilverKonaZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 216	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Those were 1/4 mile times. There was one more run left when we took off. econorocketZX3, Where do you want me to send'em? I'll try and do it tonight. ------------------ Ruler of all that I survey...and that ain't much!! 2000 ZX3 Kona Edition CD-Silver Metallic Iceman Intake, Enkei RS6's

09-10-2001, 11:49 AM	#12
econorocketZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 3,038	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! econorocketZX3@yahoo.com Thanks ------------------ '00 Green ZX3 Garrett T3/T4 turbo, Greddy Type S bov, Turbonetics wastegate (Tial when boost is turned up), 5th injector w/ Haltech F5 eic. Focus Central Throttle Body. Superchip. Focussport over the crossmember pipe, cat-back, chrome stress bar and plug wires. Esslinger underdrive pulley, adjustable cam gears, and chrome oil cap. AEM spark plug cover. Eibach Sportline Springs. APC Clear Corners. Hella headlight conversion kit. Autometer boost and air/fuel guages. Wings West wing. 17x7.5" Konig Toxxins w/205-40-17 Yokohama Paradas

09-10-2001, 09:25 PM	#13
SilverKonaZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 216	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! You've got mail ------------------ Ruler of all that I survey...and that ain't much!! 2000 ZX3 Kona Edition CD-Silver Metallic Iceman Intake, Enkei RS6's

09-10-2001, 09:41 PM	#14
econorocketZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 3,038	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Thanks, great pics........of course I am a little bias!

09-15-2001, 03:06 AM	#15
Jay Chladek TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Omaha, NE, USA Posts: 123	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! If I recall correctly Simrock's Foci is listed as a 1999 model, so it probably would be considered an import as the only 99 Focus cars were European made (but there doesn't appear to be anything remotely stock on that car, except maybe the body). The engine sure as heck isn't a Zetec, but instead they stuck in a Ford Cosworth Inline 6. I can't remember what air induction system it had, be it turbo, supercharged or just nitrous. And of course it is rear wheel drive. Basically try to imagine a compact pro mod or pro stock with a Focus body and you get the idea.

09-15-2001, 09:32 AM	#16
econorocketZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 3,038	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! Actually it is a 4cyl......although not a Zetec. ------------------ '00 Green ZX3 Garrett T3/T4 turbo, Greddy Type S bov, Turbonetics wastegate (Tial when boost is turned up), 5th injector w/ Haltech F5 eic. Focus Central Throttle Body. Superchip. Focussport over the crossmember pipe, cat-back, chrome stress bar and plug wires. Esslinger underdrive pulley, adjustable cam gears, and chrome oil cap. AEM spark plug cover. Eibach Sportline Springs. APC Clear Corners. Hella headlight conversion kit. Autometer boost and air/fuel guages. Wings West wing. 17x7.5" Konig Toxxins w/205-40-17 Yokohama Paradas

09-16-2001, 09:42 AM	#17
TigreTek Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,289	Re: Import Nationals-7 second Focus!!!! As far as Joe Morgan's wagon, check out the latest issue of Import Tuner. It's not featured, but there is a shot of it in there. To quote the October 2001 issue of Import Tuner: "...Now Joe is back with a new weapon, a Focus wagon powered by a 2.3 liter Pinto motor." Import Tuner #31, Oct. 2001 p49

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