BIG Turbo Ford Focus ST Build + WILD POV Drive

[@christopherteresi3480]

Slept on cars pushing 400whp/400tq in my on e30/3071. Very stout motor in comparison to the 2.3. Most the the 2.3 guys revert to this motors closed deck design for reliable power. Start pushing this power in one of those you're on borrowed time. Buddies got same power as this guy and never had any major issue with 150k miles. I am at 100k. These get a bad rap because the people who redline them and lug the engine outside of boost like a NA car.

[@dham99]

I actually have a very similar set up, but the BNR3071 .72ar, E40, Xdi hpfp/RS injectors, etc... and Ive just started getting blow by in cylinder 1 (oil covered plug and major build up on the intake valves). So I dont redline mine, i havent raced on the BT yet (used to a lot on the stock turbo FBO/E30), and i take great maintenance care of my car. But less than 10k miles (went big turbo at 87k, at 97k now) and im likely going to have to pull the engine soon if it doesnt last after altering my PCV set up and cleaning the intake valves. i think there are a bunch of factors that can cause an engine to fail, i dont hoon mine or lspi it, and the charge temps are always near ambient. Some just dont hold i guess 🤷‍♂

[@hunnterful1]

Stock turbo sucks on these cars. My stock turbo blew up my head but my block was still good .

[@WhiteblurrST]

Definitely

[@WhiteblurrST]

​@hunnterful1 your head cracked you mean? Or did your turbo actually fail, how many miles, a k04 should of been on these cars i agree.

[@hunnterful1]

@@WhiteblurrST yeah head cracked on me, straight through the middle but idk if ima do anything to the focus anymore, I’ll probably still go with a g30-660 for power later on

[@thatlincoln4014]

This is a sick ST build! makes me happy to hear the power numbers because I have almost the exact same power set up but got a Garret GTX 3071 and waiting to install the same water meth kit. BUT this is on a Lincoln MKZ lol

[@MaxHPower]

Thank you!! And that’s awesome, I hope your build goes well! Thanks for watching and commenting🙌🙌

[@WhiteblurrST]

I got a aem v3 , had a v2 from 2015- 2020 loved it. Ran a duel spray setup on big turbo for years.

[@lilrockstarrs]

Sweet Focus ST build man! Those numbers sound just about right for the 2867. Enjoy!

[@MaxHPower]

Thanks for the comment!! I know the owner will appreciate it!🙌

[@BigBadBillyGATEZ]

Had a 2013 ST pushing 422whp back in 2014 and when you pull on all mustangs and Grandsport corvettes people were like wtf is that thing 😅. Now we need 600whp and more just to keep up. And thats why i have an RS with a fully built engine 😁 by Speed Performance. Focus for life!!!!

[@MaxHPower]

Niceeeee!!!!

[@WhiteblurrST]

Nice st, i couldn't imagine mine last year with 542whp what it would be like, going from 410whp to 542 is stupid.

[@MaxHPower]

That’s awesome!🔥

[@WhiteblurrST]

@MaxHPower thanks buddy currently finishing up the stroker build i just did myself in the garage, i made some videos which are on my youtube if you wanna check it out, i have had my st since November 2012. Im shooting for 350whp on 93 low boosr tune and 520whp on kill map full e85. 540 was so insane i didn't even race anyone in Mexico with it lol

[@tylermckernon1142]

Highly recommend installing a LSD, with shift arm, and bushings.

[@MaxHPower]

Thanks for watching and the feedback! I know the owner has some wilddd plans for this thing😅.

[@WhiteblurrST]

Shift arms are not really needed, they can be to notchy. Bushings definitely agree on and lsd makes a difference but its not needed until over 500whp. I would do a bsd before the lsd since the balance shaft gears tend to fail with higher hp builds.

[@danielsandenbergh9483]

Are u still running stock internals?

[@MaxHPower]

He is! For now anyways!

[@dham99]

I'm not seeing injectors as a mod upgrade....I have a 2016 FoST as well, same XDi HPFP, with RS injectors (100cc over ST ones), with a BNR3071 (.72 ar). I even have the RS spoiler, RS Brembos with SS lines, all Motul fluids, cPE lw FMIC, cPE cat-less dp, 3" SRS exhaust with a 14" resonator added to reduce drone, added a Maxton rear Valance (changes the entire look of the car!), and RPF1's (with Indy500s 255/35/18) that are much lighter than factory wheels. Full interior though with 2 child seats 😅 Even with Meth, I'm surprised that 2867 would hit 450whp without injectors or aux fuel. On E40 I hit 29psi and never dynoed, but it pulls on a lot of modded V8's. So I'm likely right around that number as well. Brian at JST estimated me around 410+whp, but I'm pretty certain based on the near 500whp V8's I've walked, and similar builds that've actually dyno'd, Im pushing more. Proper PCV set up and keeping temps low is the key to making that engine last. I just hit 97k miles, have been on this BT setup for just under 10k miles...and very recently noticed smoke on acceleration (with the Radium plate upgrade, i never saw an ounce of smoke up until now)..upon inspection, my cylinder 1 ringland must've failed because Im getting a ton of oil on the plug and the intake valves were COATED with nasty oil/carbon. Like 5x as much as cylinders 2,3, or 4. Other cylinders were normal build up. I cleaned them all up yesterday/today, updated some of my PCV set up (removed the supplied Radium fittin with check valve for a non check valve fitting which then goes to an OCC that has a check valve to the manifold), but i feel my failure is imminent as once a ring fails, its inevitable that its going to go. Beautiful car, sounds amazing. Looks like you have an RS shifter in there not mentioned in your mod list (1/2" shorter from ST i belive). Without a built bottom end though and very efficient PCV, it wont last too long. I would also recommend an ethanol sensor if you dont have one. It helps keep those E mixtures close to target. E85 is drastically better quality at some locations over others, and I've had my content creep up to E48, while using the usually accurate calculator. Least favorite thing about this car? easy..the rear lower valance is HORRIBLE looking. I added the Maxton as stated above, changes the entire look of the side/rear profile.

[@WhiteblurrST]

Yea stock fuel hpfp pump maxes at 360 whp on 93 and the st injectors max at 420whp with a xdi pump, i run 542whp on stock fuel system but with 65lb 4 port full e85.

[@dham99]

@@WhiteblurrST what turbo are you running to hit 542whp? i was hoping for 500whp on my BNR71 with the XDi pump and XDi injectors, but on E50@29psi, I prob wont be hitting 500whp from what I'm hearing now..but close to it. I may have to jump into a G30-660.

[@WhiteblurrST]

@@dham99 i was using the 7163efr with sxe compressor housing, turbosmart iwg75 with 17psi spring. I got the vdyno i can show you it. Im switching to the g35-900 now on my stroker build.

[@dham99]

@@WhiteblurrST damn goin for that big power! Ill be happy at or very close to 500whp (BNR71, XDi hpfp/injectors, E50)..dont plan on changing out my turbo but if i did, Id prob just grab a g30-660 and tune for low to mid 500's and call it a day. We'll see if the BNR lasts being maxed out..I'm not terribly hard on my cars but I do tend to not back down to a fight when someone tries me on the highway 😅

[@WhiteblurrST]

@dham99 well let me know because i got a new scooter v2 manifold for external wastegate, you just need a dump tube, i also got the atp adapter for stock location downpipe.

[@boostnbuds9399]

Check out my build just finished built motor big turbo port injection don’t know then hp numbers yet but gets 0 traction in 3rd😂

[@MaxHPower]

Haha that’s wild!!! Looks fun!

[@TeamLuxzGaming]

you know pov means go pro on the head

[@sdvtpplbcn]

I’m usually not a fan of st’s being from the uk where you see them more than a corner shop 😂, but that sounds really great and goes well with

[@MaxHPower]

Hahaha! Well I’m glad you like it, thanks for watching!!!

[@bigtimeknight57]

You’re going to get to 100,000 subs quick you’re videos are awesome, love the car too

[@MaxHPower]

Thanks so much!!! It’s comments like these than inspire me to keep going!!!🥹🙌

[@SheldonMcDonell]

Are you running a lsd and what type of clutch

[@MaxHPower]

Hmm I’m not the owner, but feel free to message him on Instagram! I linked his Instagram in the description!

[@christaylor385]

How much weight did it loose Gutting the interior?

[@MaxHPower]

Great question! I’m not sure and can’t speak on behalf on the owner! My best guess would be like 200lbs, I could be way off😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jessebudelman]

Tomei catback sounds amazing on these cars…I have one and love it. You can built these motors and trans for less than $10k

[@MaxHPower]

Oh yeah!! And nice!

[@jessebudelman]

@@MaxHPower only need rods and pistons and motor will live forever at 400-450 maybe more.

[@Brandonr757sGaming]

Looks like our cars are just distant brothers 😛 still need to start taking mine to some autocross and see how I like that; mine's yet to do any of that stuff. Hope to see this at a meet somewhere at some point!

[@MaxHPower]

It would be pretty cool to have them side by side!!🙌

[@onelwil9995]

​@@MaxHPowerwe can arrange that

[@vid21-ob4bp]

nice