How to Build a 300+ WHP Ford Focus ST!

[@TBPerformanceProducts]

We love us the Focus ST♥

[@8020Media]

T - Us too!

[@5415vega]

Great info. Ive been debating on fully forged internals just to be on the safe side, but my power goals aren’t high. 290-300 is what i want to have. Reliable and consistent power to have fun at the track.

[@8020Media]

5 - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

[@camdentarico5805]

Theres no reason to build the motor for the stock turbo

[@jesuscarrillo4344]

I just want to clear some things up. A cold air intake is not necessary for these cars on stock turbo. Changing the air filter to an open ended air filter is all you need to do. Intercooler will get you 20-30hp gain. An intercooler only ST will always dyno out to around 240whp(stock is 222whp). The stock intercooler in the ST is a parts bin item. You will find the same intercooler in a ford Fusion, Explorer, and so on... You should also look into charge pipes to keep you running consistent. Stock charge pipes are made of rubber. Enough said... Do not mess with your fueling. You will not make over 300whp with stock turbo. I literally bought a powermax turbo ($1,000), a depo racing intercooler ($300) and made 300whp. I did not buy a down pipe, no exhaust, no E85, no cold air intake. Your problem making power in these cars comes from the garbage intercooler and the hair dryer of a turbo that they come with. This vid has knowledge behind it but isn't 100%...

[@8020Media]

J - Thanks for sharing your experience. It will certainly be helpful for future viewers!

[@camdentarico5805]

Yup, I've seen intercoolers add as much as 40 whp. You can't really make over 300whp on the stock turbo without meth injection.

[@Jorgie000]

The 4th Gen Focus ST is also available in Australia.

[@8020Media]

J - Thanks for the insight!

[@aleksistar631]

Hello. Can you still reach 300bhp with all the upgrades but without the ethanol? Many tuners are claiming it can be done even with the stock turbo. Cool video by the way . Keep them coming

[@8020Media]

A - Probably! It all depends on your tune. Thanks for the feedback!

[@Ryan96se]

How about the transmission? I would think it could handle 320. But anything over 375 I would begin to think it might start stressing it.

[@8020Media]

R - 400hp would be pushing it to the max.

[@zachdailyfost4433]

I have seen stock transmissions handle 600hp no problem

[@8020Media]

Z - We'd love to see this one.

[@zachdailyfost4433]

@@8020Media buddies car is currently down due to engine repair

[@AntonioAquino-h1u]

Very good video! Do you have a link to buy the engine mounts that appear in the video?

[@8020Media]

A - We don't have specific mounts. But if you Google "aftermarket motor mounts" you should be able to find some good options.

[@AntonioAquino-h1u]

@@8020Media thanks!!

[@philgemmati9703]

Cat back exhaust is suspiciously absent from this

[@8020Media]

P - Thanks for the insight.