Mk3 Focus RS - 2.5, 5-Cylinder Engine! UPDATE 🏆

[@FeoRat]

WARNING Don't watch this video in a packed quiet canteen at work on night-shift. The amount of times I burst out laughing made me look really special..... Great comedy boys, fuck the video 😉🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Best comment 😜😂🤪

[@scruffyLG]

Can we get a update?

[@MrTurbo_]

Damn, no update in 2 years, was this project ever finished or did it not work out?

[@posniknelb6114]

Does anybody know what's happening with this build???

[@ianhill20101]

If ford could of dodged the emission bullet this headache could of been someone elses job and may every Mk3 RS been a 5 pot monster.

[@migsmigs87]

Interested to see this working. I'm in Canada, so we never got the 5 cylinder RS. But if a kit happens, it gets me thinking to buy a Volvo 5 Cylinder from a scrapyard and build that instead of the 4 cylinder :)

[@jasonbougie8093]

Same, I bought my '18 RS largely because I have been dreaming over a picture of the Green MK2 RS when it first came out that we never got here. Assuming the price isn't insane for this kit, I would definitely drop $$ to do a swap. 5cyl>4cyl

[@tracktimevideos5164]

I assume this got abandoned?

[@richardbourne6660]

Being a mk2 owner and being put off purchasing a mk3 because of the high amounts of engine failures it's going to be really interesting to see how it works out,

[@KingChadKennedy]

finally someones doing what I've been asking for

[@AnkahGreywhite]

Is there an update ? holding off on an engine to see what you all come up with

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We are still working on this in the very little time we have outside of looking after customer vehicles. We have to make this happen now as we have huge amounts invested in the project 🙏

[@daveogorman5929]

Great vid lads. Serious work involved

[@xchrisxwoodsx]

Crazy seeing this! I’m looking at swapping my focus ST with a with a 5cyl turbo. Can’t wait to see more of this!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

More to come!

[@msparky8899]

Nice to see you lads cracking on with the car daz promised he would give me as a wedding present. Cheers lads 😄, top quality and funny as always. Looking forward to the next one.

[@mybalzarichi46]

Just wanna say I rang you guys yesterday with a few questions about my newly bought st (looking into revo stage 2 ) I think I spoke with Ben? Customer service like no other lads . I'll be booking in as soon as my intercooler lands 👌👌👌

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

💙💙💙

[@RodpotCorona]

Any updates on this build? I’ve been researching the idea of doing this for a while and I’m guessing the engine and box drop straight in without modified mounts?

[@alexsharp2314]

Can’t wait to see that on the road.

[@kevhulme8595]

I might sound thick , you say the engines are crap but mountune take it to 520 bhp why don't they go bang ! Cheers guys great vids 👍

[@DazOwen001]

Heavily reworked internals.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

This ☑️

[@bigbhp6808]

They run a close deck 2.0 block and up graded internals what these guys are saying is the stock engines are crap

[@migsmigs87]

@@bigbhp6808 Mountune don't run a 2.0L block. It is still the 2.3L block with a cylinder support system installed to make it a closed deck block.

[@owenbrown2322]

Whens the next video on this when it's completely

[@chrissinnett3081]

Quite a challenge. Best of luck.

[@leviddesign4537]

Boom, Boom, Boom. Never let ford design their own engine.

[@Madogen]

Great stuff. Can't wait to see more.

[@mikej857]

I was waiting for Ben to say the F word at the beginning when describing the engine 😂 The merry Christmas to Simon was that hinting to when this will be done 😂 Cool project and I bet every other tuner is either racing to get a similar project done or watching to see how easy it is. I won't even offer any advice as I haven't a scooby

[@mcgherkinstudios]

Good work getting the Volvo box in. I appreciate that you're keeping your cards close to your chest but does the Mk3 box and Volvo box share the same propshaft ratio? I seem to recall something about the GKN setup being driven at a higher speed. It's going to be a mammoth task to get it working but I can imagine just how popular it's going to be once you can bring it to market. S40/V50 AWDs are going to be worth a pretty penny in parts soon! (does the Kuga use the same box?)

[@slaytalera]

The factory MK3 rear diff is over driven, which is how they got it to do the drift mode party trick....i forget the exact % but its floaiting out on the internet somewhere

[@mcgherkinstudios]

@@slaytalera Yeah but is it overdriven at the diff end or the box end, that’s what I was wondering. I’d guess it’d make sense for the diff to be a higher ratio but I’m sure BD have the real answer.

[@sarg3ant-584]

Will you be able to offer an awd rs solution to fit mk2 ST. This would be great. Is the only option for a awd ST Kuga Transmission currently?

[@centsam5947]

Looking good, id rip the crappy gkn diff out and stick a volvo traditional haldex diff in with an lsd, youll be able to get more grip plus it removes the drift mode gimmick which then means youll have the correct 2.56 final drive ratio instead of the mk3 rs ones 2.53 so you can run more power without breaking everything :D

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Great input: see where we go ultimately 🙌

[@centsam5947]

if you need any tips or info ive put a quaife in the volvo rear diff of my mk2 st, they're abit tricky to setup

[@SMAC364]

Love this build, makes me want to re-shell my Mk2 😛

[@bravofoxable]

I'm gonna lie awake nights, thinking what kinda ride this will be....

[@txcavi]

Come on now, what happened to this, im looking to do this. Can we please get a update?

[@iainwebber-james7641]

Great project guys keep it up!!!👍👍

[@dannyrobbo]

Really can’t wait to see the RS finished. I’d like to have a go on the Hub Dyno with the new motor though even if it’s not a Ford 😛

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

You’ve not sold it yet 😉

[@dannyrobbo]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham it sold on Sat. Deposit left and the lads picking it up this weekend.... Be sad to see it go 😭

[@ryanst5006]

Nice guys, REALLY looking forward to how his build pans out, should be awesome with sitech and syvecs on the case as-well that will be good content seeing those guys do there bit too if possible even a redacted version 🤫😂😂, great vid and good luck 👍🏼👍🏼

[@covak2002]

Afternoon Guys i have a Q so i have the dreaded focus RS Mk3 and iam on my 3rd Engine well soon awaiting fords to fit. So far both other engines have failed for Scoring on the Piston Bores on the inspection. Any ideas what could cause this Error state? they just rip out and place a new 1 in with no explaining. Not modified and run on both E10 and E5

[@gwenner465]

Would would be nice if the mk2 rs drive train would swop over or a different drive train like a kuga I no people that have used the kuga drive train in mondeos mk4 and focus mk2

[@paulbradley4624]

You guys are awesome 🤣😂👍

[@gregappdevs8775]

What's happened to this build?

[@JunnanYue]

Is that 5 cylinder Volvo engine bolts right on the Mk3 RS? Same engine and transmission mounting point?

[@boostaholic5471]

Hey guys great video my question is are you guys making a swap kit for the mk3 rs/st and can you make a better in-depth video on engine swapping i really would like to try this swap

[@ManilvaRS]

Are you planning to make the GKN drive system work exactly like it did as standard? Drive modes too, well let’s be honest, drift mode haha

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Let’s not run before we walk...but hell yes 🤪

[@ManilvaRS]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham that’s gonna be some noble prize for software editing if you do haha

[@pardeepbhachu]

Awesome project!!!!

[@peterlecoutier9599]

Love your interpretation of the people in the comments 🤣

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Bad man 😜

[@imunch]

Top to bottom Summary, it's shagged :D haha

[@mrsvhh]

No more videos?? Im sad now

[@stephenstyles4938]

Looks complicated will you be able to still run the all wheel drive system some how Darren 🙂

[@ekapapa]

Right swapping. RS must has 5's cylinders sound

[@MegaReddevil71]

The engine the mk3 should have had !

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Agreed 100%

[@Fawzy_on_paws]

Interesting video.have to get my st on the hub dyno.lee quiet in the video

[@benbradbury3665]

Is Ben the other co-founder? Always wondered

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Indeed 👌🏻

[@ThomMurphy]

Haldex‽ at the rear? What? Probably not worth a 5 cyl 2.5 if you're changing then AWD system to Haldex. I suppose you simply misspoke, but it was a jarring as if you had said S-AWC. Excited to hear more about this development path. Thanks for the content.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

You know when you’re on a slipper slope of just talking: you make descriptive mistakes... And Darren makes his fare share for sure 🤦‍♂️ But ultimately you lot get the drift so it’s all ok 👍

[@samsonyunited]

An easier option is to get he 2.5L Top Dog Engine from sp63

[@benbennit]

Looks like most other RS engines. Ford engineering at its finest.

[@shaungowler8909]

Tech talk it’s fxxked lol 🤔🤣 makes me wonder why Ford went to 2.3 instead of keeping previous engine or better cc so in essence the mk3 will be built the way Ford should of done it in first place 😎👍🏻

[@davidcarvalho8067]

Because Ford is no longer the owner of Volvo, and because of this reason, the 5 cylinders stopped coming out in their cars. And Volvo also stopped producing the 5 cylinders because of downsizing and pollution norms.

[@shaungowler8909]

@@davidcarvalho8067 ahhhh that’s why every days a school day 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@davymac9062]

Dyno Run🤞

[@ajh5552]

Frustrating video to watch and listen to guys. I clocked off before the end. Good luck with the project. I will check back in when it is up and running on the road. 😉

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Makes this even more amazing that you took the time to write the comment. We can only thank you for that 🙏 What frustrated you about the video in particular? The length, the camera angles or the content? Just interested the gauge - but it’s hard to please everyone with every video. Thanks again for taking the time to comment regardless; that’s huge respect sir 💙

[@ajh5552]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham The 8 minutes that i watched, there were nothing in the video that told me anything about the update so far. Just a load of waffling about the old 2.3 engine that went bang! By this time i was bored and switch off as there were no update mentioned in the first 8 minutes of waffling. Maybe i will watch the other 8 minutes at some point and hopefully that might bring me upto speed on this project. 😉 I know it is all light hearted banter, but i was hoping not to waste 8 minutes listening to waffle.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@ajh5552 fair comment and thanks for the feedback 🙌

[@carlosmendez1680]

Technical version..FUCKED LOL

[@stephenstyles4938]

🙂

[@joostonline5146]

destroying 2x RS cars to get a worthless 3rd car....waste of time and money tbh

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

This fun at parties too?

[@RichardDommett]

im staying away from these rs

[@luisthisguy9825]

13 minutes of nothing? 👎