XR4Ti Build Progress - Updated 06-23-08 - Page 4 - Focaljet

**BowDown** · 10-20-2004, 02:55 PM

Ya, I hope to have a metal cutting bandsaw this winter. Pretty much the last piece to being tube happy.

**Ray** · 10-26-2004, 04:36 PM

bad news. head is warped. cam alignment off.

need a head. cam should be reusable.

suggestions? eBay?

**PampasFoci** · 10-26-2004, 04:55 PM

One option
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...bayphotohosting

Good luck

**Mr. Blue** · 10-26-2004, 05:05 PM

I've got an SVO head with a fairly worn cam and all the hardware still installed sitting in the garage. The head has not been checked since coming off of the car. The car ran with it installed although poorly but I think it ran poorly due to some other issues. Off of my 1985 SVO. PM me if your interested.

I already have a mildly ported oval port which will be taking its place.

**Ray** · 10-26-2004, 05:36 PM

actually i've already ordered a full, remanufactured head with warranty.

hopefully it's the right one!

**Ray** · 11-04-2004, 05:35 PM

Bump with some... updates.

Here are some of the pics i took of the car, after and during the head installation. The old head was warped bad enough where my cam alignment was off. So... rather than spend gobs of cash fixing it, i just ordered a rebuilt one. good news is that now i have an extra cam, spring, rockers, and all valves except one exhaust valve.

Also i was helping a friend tint his lights on his SVT focus (i'm a focus guy too remember), and we decided to tint the tails on the XR. Left the backup lights a little lighter, but i think it looks good. Also painted all the trim on the car, because it was... well, it had paint splatter from when my father painted the shed. Nasty looking. 100 times better now.

Anyway, enjoy. I'm including some reference pics for ya too.

Engine:

before -

And now...

Head pics of install...

Interior:

before...

and now (not done yet)

cover is held on with 3m surebonder spray adhesive. it will not slide. ever.

Tail of the car before...

and now

Once i figure out the timing, i should have her running. Then i have to find out where i can fit this monster FMIC i got... (volvo IC, 23" x 17" core, 29" at inlet, 2.5" inlet / outlet.... 1" thick. ugh. gonna be a squeeze)

**xerofall** · 11-04-2004, 07:22 PM

Damn dude, I'm just now seeing this post... I wish I had that kind of know how to do that...

**BowDown** · 11-04-2004, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Nice stereo u got there...

**Euro Ford Fan** · 11-04-2004, 10:16 PM

Carpet on the dash!! Oh well as long as it's quick!

**CantSlowDown88** · 11-05-2004, 12:34 AM

thats awsome man, id love one of those things.

**Ray** · 11-05-2004, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Carpet on the dash!! Oh well as long as it's quick!

lol... better than the cracked version, eh?

**smoke3006** · 11-05-2004, 07:21 AM

awwww I missed the head install... pooh

Looks nice so far, hows it running now?
Are you upgrading the turbo still?
Going to sell me the Vortech for really cheap to pay for this new addiction?

**Ray** · 11-05-2004, 07:25 AM

not running now. need to figure out timing, which is owning me.

not upgrading turbo yet... going to get a boost control valve (better than the stock setup i guess), and figure out how to fit this FMIC in the car (it's big.)

No. the vortech stays.

**tesseract** · 11-06-2004, 12:18 AM

She cleans up real nice!!

**JL´s focus** · 11-13-2004, 08:32 PM

**Ray** · 04-07-2005, 09:18 AM

Bump: FYI this car is up and running. AC system is pulled out (much to the dismay of my knuckles, which are a nice, skinned flesh tone). Carbon canister is out. K&N cheapy intake so far is on. Working on sourcing intercooler piping. Just put together the exhaust (stock is ... odd. looks restrictive and small, etc)

So i spent some time under the car measuring, looks like we're gonna go with a 3" from the downpipe (which is 2.5" stock but will be upgraded eventually), so basically downpipe to high flow cat to high flow muffler, then dump in front of the rear wheel.

Intercooler is mocked up (cable tied in place), fits almost perfectly. Need to shim the top a bit. no biggie.

I'll get some more pics soon.

**TragiC** · 04-07-2005, 11:19 AM

Quote:

why

Why Not?

**1FocusedHokie** · 04-07-2005, 11:18 PM

Quote:

why

Why would you ask that? It's called a hobby. Many could ask why mod a Focus. 'Cause we want too.

Anyway, car's awesome man. Can't wait to see pics with the exhaust and intercooler!

**Honda Hunter** · 04-08-2005, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Bump: FYI this car is up and running. AC system is pulled out (much to the dismay of my knuckles, which are a nice, skinned flesh tone). Carbon canister is out. K&N cheapy intake so far is on. Working on sourcing intercooler piping. Just put together the exhaust (stock is ... odd. looks restrictive and small, etc)

So i spent some time under the car measuring, looks like we're gonna go with a 3" from the downpipe (which is 2.5" stock but will be upgraded eventually), so basically downpipe to high flow cat to high flow muffler, then dump in front of the rear wheel.

Intercooler is mocked up (cable tied in place), fits almost perfectly. Need to shim the top a bit. no biggie.

I'll get some more pics soon.

Sounds great. Keep them coming.

What's this car's position? Weekend driver? Once a month driver?

**Majikal** · 04-08-2005, 07:04 AM

auto-x'er

**Ray** · 04-08-2005, 07:56 AM

Right now the car's position is troubleshooting. So far not too many quirks that i expected. Need to get the radiator fan to turn on when the temp comes up. Have to try a few things. Exhaust tidbits will be here monday, should have the stock exhaust cut off afterwords.

And to answer the "why" from back in November:

Because i want to. I've wanted this car since i was 13. I learned to drive stick on this car when i was 14. It died when i was 15 and sat for 9 years in my parents back yard.

Now she's mine. And she runs. And she will be quick. And most importantly, she's mine, and i can.

Goals for this car are weekend cruiser / autoXer. I dont know what my final goal for this car will be.
I was thinking either go all out, strip the entire interior, put a cage in, and a single race bucket, a suspension so stiff i'll have back problems (well, more back problems) by 30, and straight pipe exhaust running about 300whp.

Or i can go with a lightly modded car with a slightly aggressive suspension that is street legal and quick.

We'll see.

I'm looking at picking up some BAT springs and koni yellows from another merkster, if they're not already sold.

**Majikal** · 04-08-2005, 09:27 AM

do the damn thing Ray.... do the damn thing.

**David Anderson** · 04-08-2005, 09:48 AM

is this car awd or what type. Also, how rare are these to find.

**Ray** · 04-08-2005, 10:05 AM

RWD. As for rarity... i know of a few for sale. Nothing local. You rarely see them around, but they are there.

**BowDown** · 04-08-2005, 10:21 AM

Just check peoples lawns on your way to work. They make good fixtures for vines to grow on.

10-20-2004, 02:55 PM	#76
BowDown [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY State SUCKS! Posts: 9,305	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 Ya, I hope to have a metal cutting bandsaw this winter. Pretty much the last piece to being tube happy.

10-26-2004, 04:36 PM	#77
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: New Toy - new pics up- parts painted 10-20 bad news. head is warped. cam alignment off. need a head. cam should be reusable. suggestions? eBay?

10-26-2004, 04:55 PM	#78
PampasFoci TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 326	Re: New Toy - new pics up- parts painted 10-20 One option http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...bayphotohosting Good luck

10-26-2004, 05:05 PM	#79
Mr. Blue Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 4,043	Re: New Toy - new pics up- parts painted 10-20 I've got an SVO head with a fairly worn cam and all the hardware still installed sitting in the garage. The head has not been checked since coming off of the car. The car ran with it installed although poorly but I think it ran poorly due to some other issues. Off of my 1985 SVO. PM me if your interested. I already have a mildly ported oval port which will be taking its place.

10-26-2004, 05:36 PM	#80
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: New Toy - new pics up- parts painted 10-20 actually i've already ordered a full, remanufactured head with warranty. hopefully it's the right one!

11-04-2004, 05:35 PM	#81
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 Bump with some... updates. Here are some of the pics i took of the car, after and during the head installation. The old head was warped bad enough where my cam alignment was off. So... rather than spend gobs of cash fixing it, i just ordered a rebuilt one. good news is that now i have an extra cam, spring, rockers, and all valves except one exhaust valve. Also i was helping a friend tint his lights on his SVT focus (i'm a focus guy too remember), and we decided to tint the tails on the XR. Left the backup lights a little lighter, but i think it looks good. Also painted all the trim on the car, because it was... well, it had paint splatter from when my father painted the shed. Nasty looking. 100 times better now. Anyway, enjoy. I'm including some reference pics for ya too. Engine: before - And now... Head pics of install... Interior: before... and now (not done yet) cover is held on with 3m surebonder spray adhesive. it will not slide. ever. Tail of the car before... and now Once i figure out the timing, i should have her running. Then i have to find out where i can fit this monster FMIC i got... (volvo IC, 23" x 17" core, 29" at inlet, 2.5" inlet / outlet.... 1" thick. ugh. gonna be a squeeze)

11-04-2004, 07:22 PM	#82
xerofall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kingdom of Unpopular Opinion Posts: 18,386	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 Damn dude, I'm just now seeing this post... I wish I had that kind of know how to do that...

11-04-2004, 10:16 PM	#84
Euro Ford Fan Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dark Side of the Moon Canada Posts: 2,285	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 Carpet on the dash!! Oh well as long as it's quick!

11-05-2004, 12:34 AM	#85
CantSlowDown88 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Latham, New York Posts: 2,150	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 thats awsome man, id love one of those things.

11-05-2004, 07:21 AM	#87
smoke3006 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CT Posts: 2,692	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 awwww I missed the head install... pooh Looks nice so far, hows it running now? Are you upgrading the turbo still? Going to sell me the Vortech for really cheap to pay for this new addiction?

11-05-2004, 07:25 AM	#88
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 not running now. need to figure out timing, which is owning me. not upgrading turbo yet... going to get a boost control valve (better than the stock setup i guess), and figure out how to fit this FMIC in the car (it's big.) No. the vortech stays.

11-06-2004, 12:18 AM	#89
tesseract TEAM Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 458	Re: New Toy - new pics up- head off - 10_18 She cleans up real nice!!

11-13-2004, 08:32 PM	#90
JL´s focus Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 41	Re: New Toy why

04-07-2005, 09:18 AM	#91
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: New Toy - even MORE pics up 11-04 Bump: FYI this car is up and running. AC system is pulled out (much to the dismay of my knuckles, which are a nice, skinned flesh tone). Carbon canister is out. K&N cheapy intake so far is on. Working on sourcing intercooler piping. Just put together the exhaust (stock is ... odd. looks restrictive and small, etc) So i spent some time under the car measuring, looks like we're gonna go with a 3" from the downpipe (which is 2.5" stock but will be upgraded eventually), so basically downpipe to high flow cat to high flow muffler, then dump in front of the rear wheel. Intercooler is mocked up (cable tied in place), fits almost perfectly. Need to shim the top a bit. no biggie. I'll get some more pics soon.

04-08-2005, 07:04 AM	#95
Majikal Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 11,541	Re: New Toy - even MORE pics up 11-04 auto-x'er

04-08-2005, 07:56 AM	#96
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: New Toy - even MORE pics up 11-04 Right now the car's position is troubleshooting. So far not too many quirks that i expected. Need to get the radiator fan to turn on when the temp comes up. Have to try a few things. Exhaust tidbits will be here monday, should have the stock exhaust cut off afterwords. And to answer the "why" from back in November: Because i want to. I've wanted this car since i was 13. I learned to drive stick on this car when i was 14. It died when i was 15 and sat for 9 years in my parents back yard. Now she's mine. And she runs. And she will be quick. And most importantly, she's mine, and i can. Goals for this car are weekend cruiser / autoXer. I dont know what my final goal for this car will be. I was thinking either go all out, strip the entire interior, put a cage in, and a single race bucket, a suspension so stiff i'll have back problems (well, more back problems) by 30, and straight pipe exhaust running about 300whp. Or i can go with a lightly modded car with a slightly aggressive suspension that is street legal and quick. We'll see. I'm looking at picking up some BAT springs and koni yellows from another merkster, if they're not already sold.

04-08-2005, 09:27 AM	#97
Majikal Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Hartford, CT Posts: 11,541	Re: New Toy - even MORE pics up 11-04 do the damn thing Ray.... do the damn thing.

04-08-2005, 09:48 AM	#98
David Anderson David Anderson Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Irving, Tx Posts: 5,530	Re: New Toy - even MORE pics up 11-04 is this car awd or what type. Also, how rare are these to find.

04-08-2005, 10:05 AM	#99
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,770	Re: New Toy - even MORE pics up 11-04 RWD. As for rarity... i know of a few for sale. Nothing local. You rarely see them around, but they are there.

04-08-2005, 10:21 AM	#100
BowDown [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY State SUCKS! Posts: 9,305	Re: New Toy - even MORE pics up 11-04 Just check peoples lawns on your way to work. They make good fixtures for vines to grow on.

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