My V8 focus project 56K warning - Focaljet

**Albrainya** · 07-26-2005, 09:47 PM

I have started my v8 powered focus project, and for those interested I have some pictures. I have completed the engine/ trans installation, and will soon start the fuel system and rear axle installation. here are some pictures of the progress.
Dan

**TXFO** · 07-26-2005, 09:49 PM

Its a thing of beauty. e-tear

What engine is that?

**PoBrokeFocusLuvah** · 07-26-2005, 09:49 PM

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYUM!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep up the good work bro, I like what I'm seeing

**sleeperlove** · 07-26-2005, 09:50 PM

Nice work. its gonna be awesome. what wheels tires, brakes, and suspension are you gonna use

**stayfocused** · 07-26-2005, 09:50 PM

Very friggin nice!!Whats the hp your lookin to put down?

**Albrainya** · 07-26-2005, 09:51 PM

thanks guys- its a 1993 mustang cobra 5.0 liter with a t-5 trans and a 8.8 rear with 4 link and coil overs, motorsport posi unit and 4:10s. I rebuilt all of the drivetrain components, and the fuel injection system is kinda cool, its a edelbrock victor jr carburetor intake which has been converted to EFI. I couldnt use the factory type intake because of clearance issues with the cowl. For wheels, Im trying to keep the stealth sleeper look, and I am using 17" focus SVT rims, with as wide of a tire that i can fit in the rear. The hood will close with no mods, so aside from the fat rear tires, and the dual exhaust it will have you wont be able to tell its got rear wheel drive and a v-8, until you hear it run of course, im having a lot of fun with the project and i will post updates as they happen.
Thanks, Dan

**1FocusedHokie** · 07-26-2005, 10:06 PM

Your speedo only goes to 120. I'd need at least 200mph with that thing under the hood.

Lookin' great man. I'm looking forward to seeing the end product.

**rl275550** · 07-26-2005, 10:11 PM

Sweet jeabus! That is awesome.

**spikNspanDAN** · 07-26-2005, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Your speedo only goes to 120. I'd need at least 200mph with that thing under the hood.

Lookin' great man. I'm looking forward to seeing the end product.

not with 4:10's you don't!

**svtf02red** · 07-26-2005, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Your speedo only goes to 120. I'd need at least 200mph with that thing under the hood.

That and your volume knob will need to go to at least 11 - it needs to be one louder.

Thanks for living my focus dream, and keep us posted!

**Albrainya** · 07-26-2005, 10:26 PM

believe me, im very thankful that i have the opportunity to take this project on. I have been planning it for a long time and its been a lot of hard work but its gonna pay off in the end. Im trying to take the time to do everything right and not rush it so that it looks in the end like a well done project. I have been working for Ford for the last 18 years as a tech so i have an extensive ford background and I have always loved fords, and cars have been my life ever since i can remember.

**smurf_with_a_focus** · 07-26-2005, 10:27 PM

bloody freakin sweet, i wanna do the conversion to mine so bad, but the money just isn't there right now... hopefully if my new job comes thru for me, hopefully. keep those updates comin!

**Lifeguardjoe** · 07-26-2005, 10:34 PM

e-sigh.

I'm jealous.

**cen** · 07-26-2005, 11:31 PM

question.... are you using an older rear axle when the mustangs were 4-lug? Same bolt pattern as our cars I suppose, I remember seeing someone put the old 'turbine' wheels on a focus for moving it...

awesome by the way... If I had the no-how and the shop I'd be doing this as well!

**troy1nonly** · 07-26-2005, 11:38 PM

Looks really nice so far, and you have a damn clean shop!

**TennTechMan** · 07-27-2005, 12:15 AM

Good luck with keeping it a sleeper. I'd do the same thing if I were doing that swap, but I think you may have trouble keeping it from snoring really loudly at redlights.

**Phillip** · 07-27-2005, 12:15 AM

Quote:

That and your volume knob will need to go to at least 11 - it needs to be one louder.

What's wrong with 10 being the loudest?

You must be a Spinal Tap fan?

**SVTmetz21** · 07-27-2005, 01:12 AM

that is gonna be sick....hope the front end isnt oo wayed down though

**TenTwelve** · 07-27-2005, 01:25 AM

**focusfuri75** · 07-27-2005, 01:54 AM

that looks awesome, please keep us updated

Laz

**VizualXTacyZX3** · 07-27-2005, 02:08 AM

i think i need to change my shorts...

sweet project

**boostedzx3** · 07-27-2005, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Your speedo only goes to 120. I'd need at least 200mph with that thing under the hood.

Lookin' great man. I'm looking forward to seeing the end product.

thats freekin awesome nice work man i cant wait to see it finished and welcome to the jet....it'll look sleeper turned off but lol sittin at a redlight idling like a mustang is anything but sleeping lol

**hkysk8r07** · 07-27-2005, 02:22 AM

don't forget to buy THESE

**aliencds** · 07-27-2005, 04:31 AM

god i cant wait to see the finished product

**SaxManZX3** · 07-27-2005, 04:35 AM

SAWEEEET

07-26-2005, 09:47 PM	#1
Albrainya Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 61	My V8 focus project 56K warning I have started my v8 powered focus project, and for those interested I have some pictures. I have completed the engine/ trans installation, and will soon start the fuel system and rear axle installation. here are some pictures of the progress. Dan

07-26-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
TXFO Not Special Enough Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: My sweet insanity Posts: 12,960	Re: My V8 focus project Its a thing of beauty. e-tear What engine is that?

07-26-2005, 09:49 PM	#3
PoBrokeFocusLuvah Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii Posts: 1,450	Re: My V8 focus project DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYUM!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work bro, I like what I'm seeing

07-26-2005, 09:50 PM	#4
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the dirt Posts: 8,510	Re: My V8 focus project Nice work. its gonna be awesome. what wheels tires, brakes, and suspension are you gonna use

07-26-2005, 09:50 PM	#5
stayfocused Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Indiana : / Posts: 3,058	Re: My V8 focus project Very friggin nice!!Whats the hp your lookin to put down?

07-26-2005, 09:51 PM	#6
Albrainya Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 61	Re: My V8 focus project thanks guys- its a 1993 mustang cobra 5.0 liter with a t-5 trans and a 8.8 rear with 4 link and coil overs, motorsport posi unit and 4:10s. I rebuilt all of the drivetrain components, and the fuel injection system is kinda cool, its a edelbrock victor jr carburetor intake which has been converted to EFI. I couldnt use the factory type intake because of clearance issues with the cowl. For wheels, Im trying to keep the stealth sleeper look, and I am using 17" focus SVT rims, with as wide of a tire that i can fit in the rear. The hood will close with no mods, so aside from the fat rear tires, and the dual exhaust it will have you wont be able to tell its got rear wheel drive and a v-8, until you hear it run of course, im having a lot of fun with the project and i will post updates as they happen. Thanks, Dan

07-26-2005, 10:06 PM	#7
1FocusedHokie Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia Tech Posts: 1,701	Re: My V8 focus project Your speedo only goes to 120. I'd need at least 200mph with that thing under the hood. Lookin' great man. I'm looking forward to seeing the end product.

07-26-2005, 10:11 PM	#8
rl275550 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: (Ryan) Aston, PA Posts: 1,184	Re: My V8 focus project Sweet jeabus! That is awesome.

07-26-2005, 10:26 PM	#11
Albrainya Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 61	Re: My V8 focus project believe me, im very thankful that i have the opportunity to take this project on. I have been planning it for a long time and its been a lot of hard work but its gonna pay off in the end. Im trying to take the time to do everything right and not rush it so that it looks in the end like a well done project. I have been working for Ford for the last 18 years as a tech so i have an extensive ford background and I have always loved fords, and cars have been my life ever since i can remember.

07-26-2005, 10:27 PM	#12
smurf_with_a_focus TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the 804.. But still representin' the 417.. Posts: 358	Re: My V8 focus project bloody freakin sweet, i wanna do the conversion to mine so bad, but the money just isn't there right now... hopefully if my new job comes thru for me, hopefully. keep those updates comin!

07-26-2005, 10:34 PM	#13
Lifeguardjoe L1m drinl after cgrsitmas Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Titusville, FL Posts: 3,123	Re: My V8 focus project e-sigh. I'm jealous.

07-26-2005, 11:31 PM	#14
cen Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cincy, Ohio Posts: 1,300	Re: My V8 focus project question.... are you using an older rear axle when the mustangs were 4-lug? Same bolt pattern as our cars I suppose, I remember seeing someone put the old 'turbine' wheels on a focus for moving it... awesome by the way... If I had the no-how and the shop I'd be doing this as well!

07-26-2005, 11:38 PM	#15
troy1nonly Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,451	Re: My V8 focus project Looks really nice so far, and you have a damn clean shop!

07-27-2005, 12:15 AM	#16
TennTechMan TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 137	Re: My V8 focus project Good luck with keeping it a sleeper. I'd do the same thing if I were doing that swap, but I think you may have trouble keeping it from snoring really loudly at redlights.

07-27-2005, 01:12 AM	#18
SVTmetz21 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 60	Re: My V8 focus project that is gonna be sick....hope the front end isnt oo wayed down though

07-27-2005, 01:25 AM	#19
TenTwelve Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,388	Re: My V8 focus project 56K warning

07-27-2005, 01:54 AM	#20
focusfuri75 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: here and there Posts: 1,512	Re: My V8 focus project 56K warning that looks awesome, please keep us updated Laz

07-27-2005, 02:08 AM	#21
VizualXTacyZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Saint Petersburg FL Posts: 4,298	Re: My V8 focus project 56K warning i think i need to change my shorts... sweet project

07-27-2005, 02:22 AM	#23
hkysk8r07 [FJ] Fail Brigade Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA/ Stamford, CT) Posts: 6,524	Re: My V8 focus project don't forget to buy THESE

07-27-2005, 04:31 AM	#24
aliencds Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,077	Re: My V8 focus project god i cant wait to see the finished product

07-27-2005, 04:35 AM	#25
SaxManZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kissimmee, FL/UM(Coral Gables) Posts: 4,695	Re: My V8 focus project SAWEEEET

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