After 5 years, we finally install Mountune MR375 to my Focus RS!!

After 5 years of ownership, I have finally achieved the goal of completing the Mountune MR375 upgrade on my Mk2 Focus RS. Big thanks to the guys at FJRS for helping me out along the way and to Fred who fitted the finishing touches to complete the car!
www.fjrs.co.uk

[@keithstapleton7805]

Always nice to see someone meet their aspirations/dream (especially with a smile on their face).

[@CarFocused]

Always smiling in this car mate, you know how it is 👊🏻

[@russellwade7810]

I think the wide smile on your face says it all iv been toiling with the idea for 8 years on green rs 👌👌

[@CarFocused]

Get it done mate seriously!

[@russellwade7810]

@@CarFocused Hi mate Am just a bit worried my rs has done 70 odd thousand miles i didn't want to put to much pressure on it

[@FordPerformanceManiac]

That smile on your face proves you are where you wanted to be. i am happy for you. Cheers from your Greek fan

[@CarFocused]

Thank you! I had to get the initial reaction on film even if it was just a quick drive. Felt so good! Thank you for following the journey 😊👊🏻

[@moonchild666]

Fred fitted the Mountune cat-back to my Mk3. Absolute legend.

[@CarFocused]

Proper decent guys there aren’t they 👌🏻

[@jeffg1961]

Good to meet you yesterday Gary. Looks like you had good journey home! Fortunately mine was uneventful and mostly dry 😊

[@CarFocused]

Hey mate likewise! Enjoyed our chat and your car is a great example! Had to get it on the channel briefly 😉

[@broadkamikaze]

Congratulations, and enjoy! I can't wait for a proper first drive video 😍 Its impossible not to smile after having work done at FJRS driving back home 😁 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate! Yes you can’t beat the drive home after upgrades 😊👌🏻

[@CHUNKYLOZZA]

This is mega, so happy for you mate. Sounds amazing, love that 5 pot sound.

[@CarFocused]

Different car now brother 👊🏻

[@jonah406]

Had the same grin on my face when I had my MK3 mapped with MSD400, still there on my face today

[@CarFocused]

Great to hear pal. MSD400 was a great map to be fair 👌🏻

[@u04pww2]

Damn very tempted to go for the same power on my ST now, my car is similar to how you described your old map, sometimes full boost on part throttle.

[@CarFocused]

What map have you got? Mine is very reactive now as in you get out what you put in, in terms of throttle application. Much better tbh!

[@meganjay30]

the tune i bought my fiesta st with installed only gives me full boost if i floor it.. apparently its a Peron stage 2 Pro tune..

[@paulmcdougal-fc8qp]

Fantastic mate 👌 the smile your wearing says it all 😁 really pleased for you it’s been a long time coming and now you can enjoy the extra grunt 💪

[@CarFocused]

Absolutely mate. Just a shame that I left it until the end of the summer 😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@louishamilton225]

Awesome! Glad it’s all installed mate Time to enjoy it now! Can’t wait to see your first “proper” drive once it’s all settled in I found the map got better and better once all the ECU learning had been done

[@CarFocused]

Really hoping I’ll be able to get out for a decent run for a video before it goes away! Good to know about the car feeling better over time, too!

[@CarswithJamesMosley]

Great video mate and really informative. Awesome to see the process with Fred too. Can’t wait to get the same done to mine in the hopefully not too distant future! Just need the plenum back in stock.

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate - do you have the map now then on the handset? Keep an eye out ok the forums etc for a plenum 👍🏻 The car feels mega now though you’ll love it 👌🏻

[@CarswithJamesMosley]

@@CarFocused No I need the handset/map too, but that seems readily available from mountune compared to the plenum? Glad to hear you’re enjoying it!

[@CarFocused]

Get that bought now mate because one day it will be out of stock and never return 🙈

[@colin-hanlon]

So what was the final cost then? Would have been interested to hear how much.

[@lastexile1187]

For anyone wondering the Mountune/Collins/MSD way to get up to 375bhp is to use a 6 bar fuel pump, alternatively you can save yourself £1000+ by getting custom mapping with an original 115lph 4 bar fuel pump and slightly larger injectors - the original fuel pump is plenty capable of handling the demand. 550cc bosch injectors will be enough to run 375bhp, 650 or 750cc (modded 550cc) will give an extra bit of headroom. And theres absolutely no need to replace the original recirc aside from adding some extra turbo chatter, they handle the boost just fine and dont bleed boost unless damaged, whereas metal recircs can bleed boost past the piston. Also with custom mapping youll get a dyno run on the day so you know what the car is actually running as opposed to just getting a flash tune and driving home.. Anyway now we just need a follow up video where youre actually wringing it out - lets see the top end pull that you were talking about ;)

[@pappers_srs3974]

What direction did you go with yours mate?

[@keithstapleton7805]

That's the direction I took, hence 650 injectors being fitted and custom mapping.

[@lastexile1187]

@@pappers_srs3974 ive got a mk2 ST mapped by Sabre Tuning, talking with Sabre they said its the same for the mk2 RS at this level of tuning, albeit with the original RS turbo (the RS and ST have the exact same 115lph 4 bar fuel pump setup). Ive got a sabre 400r hybrid turbo, 550cc bosch injectors, intercooler, plenum, full 3" exhaust, mountune x4 airbox (modified outlet to suit the ST crossover/MAF), snabb crossover, original recirc from 2008 still working fine. Mine did 374bhp with this setup, i added an AEM 340lph for future upgrades, otherwise id have left the original fuel pump.

[@markrs59]

Sabre did my rs to 377hp with just a decat and panel filter absolutey nothing else👌

[@CarFocused]

Appreciate all this mate but I’ve always wanted a mountune MR375 car and that’s what I’m happy with 😊 Feels like the perfect amount of power for the roads now 👌🏻 Don’t worry about what I’m doing with my car as long as you’re happy with yours that’s all that matters 👊🏻

[@rob7656]

Mr375 is the sweet spot get it up on power on 4th and let rip 😊

[@CarFocused]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@johnmelling9950]

I cant believe the difference just swapping the exhaust has made on mine. full turbo back with sports cat and as you say, the front end feels like its going to lift off the ground and struggling for traction. In fact, it actually scares me a bit now as it feels so ferocious.

[@CarFocused]

It deffo opens it up more mate 👌🏻👌🏻

[@valterRS]

Long time coming Gary so happy for you mate 👍🏼

[@CarFocused]

You and me both! Over the moon with the car now - I loved it before but love it even more after this 😊👌🏻

[@neilyz1414]

Mines is Revo tuned and the way you described the superchips map is very similar to how mine feels aswell. May need to look into options for a smoother map after seeing your reaction I think 😂

[@CarFocused]

Yea this deffo smoothed things out - it was pretty brutal before at times!

[@robertmadgwick8060]

Good video as always..your rs is lovely mate..🔥

[@CarFocused]

Glad you like it, thanks 😊

[@robc9136]

well done mate for realising your dream

[@CarFocused]

😊😊😊

[@craigmillard5083]

Really enjoyed the video gary. Absolutely love your mk2, such a nice motor. Good guy, fred. I nearly bought a mint ford focus estate off fred once. Could have eaten your dinner off that car 😂

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate! Haha yea Fred is a legend mate, real genuine bloke 👌🏻 Thanks for watching!

[@FocusRS500]

Might also be good to add a proper boost gauge on the air vent, see what shes pushing

[@CarFocused]

I guess I could mount the Cobb handset and do that too.

[@FocusRS500]

@@CarFocused yea mate, let me know how much boost, I'm curious

[@Yakazuka]

That's awesome, happy for you mate! 🥳😎

[@CarFocused]

Thank you! Been a long time coming that’s for sure!😊

[@keithhedley1392]

Nice one well done getting the car where you want it

[@CarFocused]

Thank you! Can’t believe I’ve owned it 5 years now!

[@keithhedley1392]

Time flies when you're having fun I put the mountune 330 on my mk 4 focus a few months ago and that made a big difference just a shame it looks like the end of fast Ford's but at least we had them to enjoy keep the videos coming 👍👍

[@CarFocused]

@@keithhedley1392love the Mk4 Focus mate! Nice one 😊

[@spmotorsport]

Have a mk2 JWR 420 and feel as a few have discover as being a tad jerky under light throttle and your 375 reviews have me pondering if less power is better in the long term…..although I am toying with an awd conversion as well hahaha

[@CarFocused]

Someone else said this about their Revo map too. The MR375 is very OEM in feel until you nail it, which is how I like it. It was just far too eager beforehand on light throttle. Felt a bit unnatural!

[@johnbevan7157]

Congratulations mate in getting there 😎

[@CarFocused]

Thank you John, I did give you a mention 😊

[@johnbevan7157]

@@CarFocused yeah thanks mate, just glad I could help you get to MR375. Just a shame the UK weather has turned. Hopefully you’ll be able to get another local road blast before Autumn really sets in😎

[@CarFocused]

@@johnbevan7157you helped massively 😊 Yes I’m hoping to get it out on Sunday to a local breakfast meet and then one blast on KZbin before it goes away. Fingers crossed!

[@WoodhouseF15]

Congrats, truly awesome mate 👍🏼

[@CarFocused]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jonah406]

Same handset as the COBB, just has a Mountune label

[@CarFocused]

Yea it’s the COBB handset 👍🏻

[@iSteveGWT]

Fantastic mate, enjoy 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks, will do!👌🏻

[@iSteveGWT]

@@CarFocused crazy you’ve had the RS for 5 years now, time flies past. I sold my mk7.5 ST of 7 years a few months back and managed to find one of the few 3-door mk8.5 ST fiestas made, really enjoying it so far, the 3-pot engine is great.

[@CarFocused]

@@iSteveGWT that’s great mate 😊👌🏻

[@H8XME]

Just installed the Mountune M330 to my mk 4.5 😵‍💫😵‍💫🤠💥💥

[@CarFocused]

Nice mate! M365 next 😁👌🏻

[@chrisryanst]

I'm glad you fulfilled your RS dream, and now the dream is to enjoy it buddy even though your likely to be putting her in hibernation 😂

[@CarFocused]

Haha yes but it’ll be amazing when it comes out again next year 😊👌🏻

[@dayoh9775]

Great video gary the smile says it all 😀😀 how much did this cost if you dont mind revealing..? I have everything that you have done except the handset/map and fuel pump CheeRS

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate! Don’t like to discuss pricing on here but as you can imagine I did it over 5 years so it isn’t cheap. You can work it all out though adding up the parts you need 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kilconleaboy]

Well wear 🙌.

[@mrlavery]

Cracking stuff mate 😎

[@CarFocused]

Cheers matey! She runs lovely now 👌🏻

[@andysaphcozi8619]

sounds and looks sweet pal👌👍

[@CarFocused]

Yea man I’m well happy now!

[@MG-iu9yj]

You need to take that bad boy to Sabre tuning , 👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

Why? I’m happy with the car now I don’t need anything else 😊 Heard good things about Sabre though don’t get me wrong 👌🏻

[@MG-iu9yj]

@@CarFocused that’s brilliant, I think your car is stunning btw. Enjoy buddy and keep the vids coming.

[@markb68]

Hello Gary great to see you finally realise your dream and go MR375. So pleased for you and look forward to hopefully a vid of your last drive before it goes into winter hibernation! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

Fingers crossed! Just hoping the weather plays ball as would love to get a full drive video done on the map 👌🏻

[@stevemahoney5209]

Looking good Gary 🤩🤩 Looking for the Mountune cat back for my ‘17 ST3 Fiesta. Does FJS supply & fit these and whereabouts are they. I’m in Wickford, Essex 🤔🤔 I’ve had the Eibachs fitted now plus new centre hub caps, as the old ones were bubbling, so looking nice now 😍😍

[@CarFocused]

Ah awesome mate! They’re in Braintree Essex, pop down and see them - they’ll be able to source and fit the exhaust for you 👍🏻

[@stevemahoney5209]

@@CarFocused Nice one Gary 👍🏻👍🏻 Not too far then. Cheers 🤩🤩

[@CarFocused]

@@stevemahoney5209make sure you mention me 😉

[@stevemahoney5209]

@@CarFocusedOf course I will. I might get preferential treatment 😂😂 Which exhaust systems do you have on your cars Gary and which would you choose for a 7.5 Fiesta ST that isn’t too loud🤔

[@Wootoast78]

Love it👍🏼

[@CarFocused]

Me too 😃👌🏻

[@FocusRS500]

Have you done wastgate ? I did on the ST with 550cc injectors and I hit 23psi with the turbosmart wastgate,

[@CarFocused]

I haven’t mate, just got all the bits done on the hardware list for MR375 👍🏻👍🏻

[@FocusRS500]

@CarFocused yea ok, Perhaps wastegate mod is for the next stage, or hybrid would be next, not sure, the stock wastegate is getting old now, you might wana do some research on the upgrade. There a bit like the stock recirculation valve, made of junk.

[@scottwilson7927]

Congrats Gary the car looks like it goes well 😊 watching this is worrying me a bit your 375 looks quick my st is currently in the process of a big turbo conversion around 550bhp that power will come as a shock 😂

[@CarFocused]

@@scottwilson7927that will be absolutely savage 😂👌🏻

[@Thejoker-zg1gk]

That smile on your face says it all m8 😜🤟🏻 enjoy

[@CarFocused]

The first boost up was pretty special 😂

[@davidwood4271]

Nice 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks ✌

[@alandonnelly9788]

Nice 1 mate looks like your a very happy happy good 2 get the 375 done now u will need a loan 4 the amount of petrol u will be puting in the car 😅😅

[@CarFocused]

Haha thanks mate! I swear it was actually better on fuel on the way home though….

[@alandonnelly9788]

R u really sure Gary?

[@CarFocused]

@@alandonnelly9788 can’t say 100% but I got better mpg on the way home than on the way there 😁

[@jamielearmonth1039]

not tempted to go straight to mr420?

[@CarFocused]

Nah because I think with that it’s recommended to have updated internals and the clutch probably wouldn’t like it either. I think 375 is the sweet spot 👌🏻

[@Kangarillapig]

I did same and loved every step of the way….and then sold it…. Absolutely regret it..🤦🏻‍♂️

[@CarFocused]

😢😢

[@Ginger1-1980]

That noise 😁

[@CarFocused]

It’s addictive 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Ginger1-1980]

@CarFocused that engine has always been one of my favourite sounds when tuned well. Could listen to tgat all day 👍

[@Ralpha70]

I have been waiting for this vlog for a long time and it did not disappoint. Well done on finally getting there. Shame the car will now be going into the garage for winter 👎

[@CarFocused]

It really does feel amazing to drive now! Hopefully I can get a final video out of a proper back road blast before it comes off the road 👌🏻

[@garyhaywood6013]

Really happy for you the car looks and sounds great . I was at Mountune's yesterday my self , refitting my hybrid turbo they actually calibrated my car whilst driving it . I've now got the same badge as you for the m390 . I noticed more top end torque and pull. Nice to see Fred and his garage I must pay him a visit for a service in the new year . Thanks for sharing

[@micklawrence2630]

👏👏👏👍🏼

[@CarFocused]

👊🏻👌🏻👍🏻

[@Jim-qo3gj]

Welcome to the MR375 next step full Clubsport for the ultimate MK2

[@CarFocused]

That’s the dream but unlikely to happen 😢

[@MrCas282010]

Whered you get the mr375 map kit from???

[@CarFocused]

Fred managed to get hold of one for me - do they not still sell them on the mountune website?

[@MrCas282010]

@@CarFocused Fred had one saved for me but I took too long to get the money together and he sold it before I could buy it

[@Elia1974-CA]

Perche hai aspettaro 5 lunghi anni?

[@CarFocused]

Just a gradual process due to money / time and having a baby!

[@Elia1974-CA]

​@@CarFocusedTi auguro tutto il bene del mondo

[@stevemahoney5209]

What about insurance Gary 🤔🤔

[@CarFocused]

With my insurance it just goes under ‘ECU mapping’

[@stevemahoney5209]

​@CarFocused Which company do you use please Gary 🤔

[@meganjay30]

These cars really trigger the junkie bogan holden and the ford falcon drivers here in fucked up australia......

[@robc9136]

lol some dude in a hsv tried to race me at the lights yesterday in my mk2 rs. I just let him go, his LS did sound good though

[@meganjay30]

@@robc9136 lol.. but they go so close to the rear when you are stopped.. they really think they are god or something.. fkn idiots

[@meganjay30]

@@robc9136 LOL.. But they always go really really close to my rear bumper whenever im stopped... Why?

[@robc9136]

@@meganjay30 intimidation. small ****** idk

[@meganjay30]

they absolutely fkn hate these cars here in Australia.. If i take my modified fiesta ST to a shop, they wait till you turn your back and then they all line up for a joyride.. they will all have turns at abusing your car... cold engine and all.. remember "95% of an engines damage is done when it is cold"...................

[@robc9136]

and this is why I service all my cars myself (perth)

[@CarFocused]

😢😢😢

[@meganjay30]

@@robc9136 me too.. can't trust anyone!

[@louishamilton225]

What about Jamie at OEM denied? Is he too far from you

[@meganjay30]

@@louishamilton225 Not sure.. I'm near Frankston Victoria.. Where is he located?

[@Birmingham_racing]

That didn't take long did it haha? Bet you wish you did it 5 years ago

[@CarFocused]

Would have loved to have done it straight away - feels like this is how the car should have been 👌🏻

[@Birmingham_racing]

@@CarFocused maybe if it did it straight away you would not have appreciated the difference

[@CarFocused]

@@Birmingham_racing totally mate. The wait has made it more special that’s for sure!