CYLINDER HEAD INSTALL - FOCUS ST

[@stevenkleitsch2038]

Just wanted to say thank you. I hopefully will be getting my 18 st back up this weekend!

[@RadicalRad11]

What is the website you use for the cam illustration and instructions?

[@lukesmith9033]

In the ford focus st engine manual I have, it says to do 5 stages on the 10 head to bottom block bolts and stage 3 says 41 FtLb and stage 4&5 are both an xtra quarter turn

[@daerrickjohnson1349]

Your videos on the engine rebuild are super helpful! Definitely couldn’t have done it myself without them. When you torqued you’re studs, did you follow the arp directions? It said to torque then down to 75, and then back them off and retorque them back to 75 again. But I’m thinking now that may have had a negative effect on the gasket

[@tbr.performance]

No… I should have followed the directions. I was misinformed at the time so if you torqued the studs to 90 foot lbs, I’d replace them if the head ever comes off again. I reused mine using the same torque spec I used in this video after the head I bought cracked. The new head lifted… so I followed the instructions on the 625+ studs I got. I did a video on all that.

[@gregalot200]

Just wondering how did that head gasket work out for you?

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

Why didn’t you go with the 4 port head? What cams, pistons, rods and turbo set up did u go with

[@tbr.performance]

I couldn’t afford one to be completely transparent. If you watch all my videos I go over everything in this engine.

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

@@tbr.performance yeah I have been watching some of them. Pretty cool. I’m having a 1000whp ecoboost mustang being built as we speak, sleeved ST block, with the best internals you can possibly get, same with the 4 port head. Being built by Adam at tune plus. Not sure if you heard of him but he knows everything about this platform. His website is pretty helpful for info to. So after everything how much you pushing now in your focus?

[@tbr.performance]

@@Paper.Power.Politics Not too sure actually. I haven’t had the car on a dyno since I last had it apart. I can guess anywhere between 420-430 whp. The car isn’t meant for big power so I wanted it to just drive good on track so that’s why I focused more on the power engagement instead of pure power. It’s pretty light so not much is needed.

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

@@tbr.performance yeah I know what u mean. My build will be capable of 1000whp but not gonna run that ever lol. I just wanted a bulletproof build or try too. Probably push 700whp at the Most. Right now i have a stock 2.3 with full bolt ons. And bigger turbo. I’m at 400whp I love it I beat GTs all day. But I definitely want more. I live like 5min away from willow springs. But I kinda want a drag set up on this. Who does your tuning? I’m telling you , you should hit up Adam at tune plus! Tune plus gaps anyone on this ecoboost platform!

[@tbr.performance]

@@Paper.Power.Politics I’ll definitely look into it! I’m tuned by PD Tuning. The cam tuning has been challenging but I plan on getting tuned on a dyno in the near future to solve some of my drivability issues because of the cams and the head work I have done.

[@joevingordon1489]

I watch this and I'm like, that looks complicated and idk why because I work on helicopter engines for a living 😅

[@MitchChubey]

Only one side of the washer in an ARP head stud kit get lubed. The block side is be dry. The nut side gets lube. Best is to lube the one face of the nut. This is so the washer doesn't spin on tightening. Later head stud kits have dimpled washers.

[@tbr.performance]

Correct. At the time of filming this video I had been misinformed about both the torque and the lube applied.

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

what is the source for how to rebuild the engine?

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

Is that 4 port head stock to the ST engine , I have a mustang ecoboost that’s being built with a ST block , and a 4 port head with 2.3 internals.

[@876Darkstreetz_JA]

Hey I’m looking to build my ST any recommendations on brands and parts??

[@mikestepan7478]

Hey my dude, I’m changing out my headgasket in a couple weeks and was wondering if u need to use a gasket maker/sealer with the new gasket. Yay or nay for a quick opinion. 70k miles 2014 FoST

[@tbr.performance]

Mike Stepan Clamping the gasket dry has always worked for me with fresh deck surfaces.

[@MrPorter1983]

hey, you can make a movie like a camshaft timing procedure, a friend has a problem with that.

[@tbr.performance]

MrPorter1983 Already filmed the timing process. The vid will be out soon!

[@MrPorter1983]

ok, great news 💪💪💪🚀

[@BillAnon]

Where do you get those black loop-looking things on they cylinder head that you are using as handles. What are they called?

[@tbr.performance]

Idk where you can find them. I’d assume Ford can get some for you but you can find them on any ecoboost 4 cyl if they haven’t already been removed

[@BillAnon]

@@tbr.performance Its not on mine and I have a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. Can you tell me year, make and model car it came from? Maybe I can find it on the Ford parts website.

[@christophermcgill39]

love these videos

[@jeremyknight8569]

Great attention to detail on these build videos. Someone who has never built an engine before could probably build a rock solid motor following this series. Where are you guys located? I'm down off of Temecula Pkwy. I used to see your FoST from time to time driving around town.

[@tbr.performance]

I’m off temecula pkwy as well towards redhawk. Yeah this is the first engine I’ve built, so I want everything to be perfect so I can continue getting better.

[@jeremyknight8569]

@@tbr.performance I'm in Morgan hill up butterfield stage man!

[@tylerw1774]

The buckets that go on the valve springs, I accidentally turned the head over and dropped them all over the floor and have no idea where they go. What can I do??

[@westtexas501]

whats the part number on the ARP head studs ?

[@MJC-GSXS750]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but those look like Ford Performance cams eh? I could see part of the part # on the exhaust cam. 6A272

[@tbr.performance]

EcoBoost_Matt They’re stock cams from another 2.0L engine! I bought the head with the cams because the other head that came with the long block was cracked unfortunately.

[@lazyfocus3874]

Instructions say diff torque spec. Where do you get 30,60,90? Just curious because i dont want to crack my head.

[@revoracer8]

Awesome man! Can wait to see this thing run for the first time and hit the track! Makes me wanna build a motor as I plan to go big turbo soon on my st!

[@dsshowerpan]

Thought it was 70 or 75 on those? Great video though dude, hope all goes well for you on the build.

[@tbr.performance]

You are correct! I was misinformed when building the engine. The correct torque spec for those studs is 70-75 ft lbs. I had multiple issues regarding the stretched studs and I upgraded to the 625+ arp studs.

[@bestlifeadvices3442]

Hi Just a question how long does it take to replace a cylinder head for focus st Please I just changed and asked to pay 2000 dollars just for labor Please reply my questions

[@Sandrarae]

Are these the torque specs , sequence and stages for gen 1 st? 2014?

[@tbr.performance]

No, these were incorrect. I was misinformed at the time. Always follow manufacturer instructions for fastening head studs or bolts, and always make sure to thoroughly clean the threads before installing the studs and make sure to bottom them out fully.

[@joseestrada7820]

what size of engine and year is this ., 2.0 L ???

[@Philcancontrator]

Wonder what head bolts are you using?

[@tbr.performance]

EverythingAuto Workz ARP studs

[@echopiece79]

Where did you learn all the tricks of the trade? You really seem to know your stuff

[@tbr.performance]

echopiece79 Well my first mechanic job was at a vintage Porsche shop that specialized in rebuilding engines and transmissions and it was just me and the owner. So from that point it’s just been constant learning and researching. All I did was one semester of intro to auto😂

[@phazongoast]

@@tbr.performance not to mention the existence of a digital shop manual for these cars. thats how i built mine and i have less experience than you. the manual is super simple to follow too.

[@jorgebustillos9368]

Hello Bro. My name is Jorge and I am from the city of Mérida. I have a Focus ST 2017 which I had to rebuild the engine. Yesterday we finished assembling the engine it did not want to light. Apparently the injectors do not receive signal but the coils do produce good spark. My mechanic says that it may be a problem with the computer but the scan was already done and it did not mark an error and he could enter to make a diagnosis without any problem. A mechanical friend told me that there is a possibility that the camshafts and the crankshaft are not in time. Could you help me with some diagram to put on time? Is there a connection between the camshafts and the fuel pump? if there is the possibility of time error do not send signal to the injectors?

[@tbr.performance]

Jorge Bustillos Well the high pressure fuel pump is driven by the exhaust cam but I don’t see how that would cause a fueling issue if it was out of time.

[@jorgebustillos9368]

@@tbr.performance It was just a doubt, we thought that it had to be on time like the camshaft. no signal reaches the injectors. but if we have a signal in the coils.

[@brianshaffer9347]

How much carbon did your intake valves have?

[@erikescobar6685]

@VALLEY CREW RACING Is there any way I can get head bolt specs for a 2015 Ford Focus st?

[@14seamac]

what valves and springs did you use

[@tbr.performance]

kameron gomez The head is completely stock.

[@lancecorson9426]

Link for the kit??

[@josuelucianoledezmavega6610]

Hi bro o mes dime tíos for My 2013 st do you speak spanish, you Knowledge my english isnt the best

[@Challechallechalle]

Tell me what this is gonna do to ur st bro. Like what results will you see do you think?

[@tbr.performance]

Enigma Tombo Well considering it will be running with forged internals and proper ring gap for high boost, it’ll make a huge difference with reliability. I’m not going for big power even though I could. The engine will be able to support 600 hp but I won’t be anywhere near that. It’s mainly for peace of mind and experience because I want to eventually build engines for a living.

[@MrPorter1983]

do you turn heads on 300nm?

[@tbr.performance]

MrPorter1983 The stages for torque are 30, 60, and then 90 foot pounds for the final stage.

[@MrPorter1983]

@@tbr.performance thank you my friend folds, now motor from st

[@davidcarter9211]

218-4702 Arp studs are only 60ftlbs, 151-4301 is only 70ftlbs. So your over torqued by quite a bit but oh well you’ll be fine.

[@erikescobar6685]

Anyone can help me I need a head bolt torque specs for a 2015 Ford Focus ST please

[@MrPorter1983]

can you submit the instructions you use?

[@phazongoast]

hey hit me up if you need help with the build. ive done mine already. i just have to go back to germany and pick it up

[@conejomontes08]

🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯

[@Maugris333]

Anyone interested in the shop manual I believe he was using in the video is on focusst.org as a torrent here: www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-maintenance/15289-focus-st-workshop-service-manual-full-incl-wiring-diagrams.html

[@josuelucianoledezmavega6610]

Do you can contact me please o mes help o hace the same problem no my focus st please i need real y help