300hp Big Turbo 2017 Ford Fiesta ST - Hot Hatch Perfection

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Modifications:
Turbo/Intake:
-Turbo Technics S280 turbo kit
-ITG Maxogen Intake
-HKS blow off valve
-Whoosh Intercooler
Exhaust:
-3" Whoosh Catless Downpipe
-Custom 3" MRT catback exhaust
Tuner:
-Tuned by TunePlus
Misc:
-Mountune Radiator
-Damond Motorsports Oil Catch Can
-Short throw shifter kit
Wheels and Tires:
-16x8" Japan Racing JR3
-215/45r16 Falken RT660
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[@joelramos3504]

Damn that turbo whistle is straight out of need for speed 🥺 in love

[@zackdl]

I was literally just thinking “man I wonder when topher is gonna drive another fiesta ST” and then this popped up in my feed.

[@TheTopher]

There's one more in the pipeline, too!

[@zackdl]

@@TheTopher can’t wait!

[@revento5544]

@@TheTopher Would be cool to watch an r56 cooper s aswell, getting a 2013 with 50k miles this saturday.

[@AzNightmare]

*lol, well he did a relatively stock one, a S280.... I can only imagine what's left is a big turbo one that's like 450 whp. The S280 is relatively small and still has quick spool.*

[@Krysstophe]

My fiesta's just passed 90k miles. Wouldn't get rid of it but looking for second cars to add to the garage. I can't really think of anything better for legal fun on the road, it'll be with me forever

[@gettcouped]

The sense of speed in this car even transmits over the video. You have gone MUCH faster in other cars, but this car seemed like you were absolutely FLYING through the turns! Really an amazing car! Hope the owner can afford an LSD one day to get even more of that power down. I be this thing could eat BMWs on the highway.

[@iQuattro1]

Not M cars

[@gettcouped]

@@iQuattro1 you never know what something that light can do in the highway with good traction and that power

[@AzNightmare]

*It can take on stock 3 series. But anything modded and it will be eaten alive. Those german cars make mad power with just minimal tuning.*

[@notyourgrandmasgolf8950]

@@gettcouped at highway speed is traction is not even that much of an issue. M cars will wax this up.

[@midnight347]

​@@AzNightmare any turbo car makes good power with minimal tuning. Get off the Germans dick. Ever heard of coyotes and 07-14 gt500s and 03-04 cobras? They make tons of power with minimal mods and cost alot less than those overrated bmws. A 300 whp fiesta st is little quicker than you might think.. they can keep up with stock coyote 5.0s and those Def keep pace with m cars in straight line...for the money spent the bmw are not that impressive. Very overrated cars. The owners have this arrogance about them like they're driving the highest quality most badass car ever and your lowly Ford could never compare to BEEMER QUALITY!!!! LMAO. BMWs get walked on the regular by much lower cost mustangs with their own minimal mods.

[@cleanmachineautodetailing]

The joy i get from watching your manual pov videos. You're so clean with it.

[@richardledesma1675]

I know you do a whole lot of production car pov’s but these modified ones are sweet!

[@AzNightmare]

*What a pleasant surprise to see you do a video on the S280 Fiesta ST. I know you did a FiST review about a month ago, but I didn't expect you to do another one.*

[@plasticksrt]

Adam from TunePlus+ is a genius. I have a 2018 big turbo on ethanol and the thing is just outrageous. I’m always grinning ear to ear. The power never ends and in a 2,700lb car it’s just never boring

[@martingriggs6362]

Man, I miss my Fiesta ST! Most fun thing I ever bought with money!

[@realbigtuna667]

I have basically the exact same setup, but I did opt for the lsd. The S280 turbo is perfect for that car. Awesome you got to drive one. Most fun car I've ever had. To the owner of this car, the lsd is worth every penny. Wavetrac is the way to go. The amount of grip you get coming out of corners compared to stock is insane. You might as well do a clutch at the same time given how inexpensive the parts are. I went with a new stock clutch, which holds this power level without issue.

[@Matt-ml2si]

Hey is there any other mods I need to get along with s280 to run safely?

[@Sc1Z]

agreed on the Wavetrac.

[@realbigtuna667]

@@Matt-ml2si Given the S280 bolts in to the stock location, you could just swap it in if you really wanted. Down side would be a fair amount of restriction, which would limit the amount of boost you could run. But you would enjoy the benefits of a much more usable power curve right away, then continue to upgrade other components as you go. With this setup, at minimum you would need an adapter plate from the turbo to the stock down pipe (3" to 2.5"), and a different BOV/DV to handle the additional boost. Also 1 step colder spark plugs, which you should do with any OTS tune for the stock setup anyway. Obviously you would also need something like a Cobb Accessport to tune with. Recommended would be the BOV/DV, a 3" down pipe, which can be used with the stock cat back with a 3" to 2.5" adapter, and a bigger intercooler to remove some restriction and keep IATs down. The stock cat back actually flows well, so if you want to keep it quiet, its fine to keep it. My setup is aimed at getting the most out of the stock fuel system on 93oct, and keeping temps down for open track sessions, while keeping the car quiet enough for daily duty. My S280 build is below for reference: S280 turbo, turbosmart plumb back shortie BOV, Turbosmart 14psi wastegate, Mountune intercooler and hard pipes, Cobb CAI, Woosh 3" catted down pipe, Cobb cat back, and a Mishimoto oil cooler.

[@arsmusica23]

What kind of gas mileage do you average?

[@realbigtuna667]

@@arsmusica23 Depends on the weight of my shoe lol. But between 27-30mpg around town, and 29-32mpg cruising at 80mph on interstate highways. Best I've done on a tank was 40mpg, but that was all cruising between 50-60mph on rural state highways.

[@ChrisHersh42]

Thanks for the video. Brought back great memories of my stage 2 FiST. Launching was frustrating but rolling into the boost in 3rd was hilarious. I had 16s on mine too and recommend it for your brz. It can still look cool if the fitment is good. I have a nc miata now which is fun for different reasons, but miss the FiST still...

[@gangstagoose4028]

I love these modded car videos! Keep them going.

[@Conzyy]

i drive a stock 2016 fiesta st, had it for about a month. absolutely love it, im jealous that in the States you guys get the larger entertainment screen, in the UK all the fiesta's have the same small screen.

[@Therocky8912]

I’m really looking into the 11th gen si, but videos like this make me want to keep my fiesta

[@SkyyMi]

Just did tail of Dragon with a buddy who has one. Must say I was pushing hard to keep up. The factory LSD on the 11th gen really helped it scoot out of corners. Makes me want to drop my trans and put an LSD in my FIst.

[@Camj27]

Fiesta st has been my daily for 3 years. Still have fun every time I drive it.

[@mattdupper2996]

Right?? Like I had a focus st, srt4 neon and a WRX and yet my little fiesta with 90 k miles and some coilovers and a small tune is still so much fun to drive. Minus the blend door actuator taking a shit at 30 k miles it's been awesome

[@Camj27]

@@mattdupper2996 Never get rid of it. I traded mine in and still miss driving it. I’m tying to find another now.

[@ryandel]

Love your stuff Topher!

[@carsnanime4719]

Great video! People sleep on these cars but they are a hoot with a bigger turbo. Can take the abuse and won't give ya any issues engine wise until you are over 400+ whp with some nice handling to boot. Punished an S3 (unknown mods) before the tune was even done and a F80 M3 by several car lengths🙌🏾

[@squidward428]

Great video! Thank you for bringing us more fiesta st shenanigans.

[@meganjay30]

I've owned mine since brand new, got it at the start of 2015, 2014 ST3 3-door (Australia) and I love it such an awesome fun car! Take it onto some tight twisty tarmac and they car just comes alive even more and you could drive all day and never get sick of it.. I installed coilovers and adjustable sway bar end links, power flex suspension bushings all round, metal coolant tank, swan ignition coils, Cobb rear engine mount, oil catch can, Cobb gear knob, Hawk performance ceramic brake pads front and rear, high flow panel air filter, an intake and intercooler would be good but need aftermarket rotor's front and rear first. Done just over 125,000km now and I do engine oil and filter change every 5000km as I want the engine and turbo to last.. stuff ford service, do it yourself!!!

[@RigmanZ11]

I like the lightness and drivability of the Fiesta but I prefer the interior of the Focus, which is why I got the Focus instead. Definitely can't take corners as quickly although I'm sure on a different suspension setup I'd feel less roll going into corners.

[@PhossAnx]

Got a 2019 USDM, one of my favorite perfect cars ❤️❤️❤️

[@SamAustin]

Couldn't agree more! I love mine and am sharing it on my KZbin channel. If you are ever in the UK around London let me know and you are welcome to drive it. It's a limited edition ST200 specific for europe. About 900 came to the UK 👍

[@crypto_prepper7554]

The fiesta is such an amazing machine. I preferred it over the focus during the ST Octane academy. The stock fiesta was more fun to drive than my FBO E30 Focus ST.

[@elonmust7470]

Both extremely gay cars.

[@andrewisern6383]

@@elonmust7470 you drive a civic 😉

[@elonmust7470]

@@andrewisern6383 No I HAVE 3 civics, none of which are daily drivers... Let's hear about your 700whp 4 cylinder car.

[@nightmaster6381]

@@elonmust7470let's talk about your lack of brain cells, dignity, and $ if you modded 3 civics to 700hp. And hand over your American card. Your pass has official been revoked. Now go stir all that rice before it sticks.

[@mydinosaurz5479]

@@elonmust7470 Drive a fiesta. I thought the same, then got to drive one on an autoX course and it’s why I bought one. They’re so fun tbh.

[@harryprotopsaltis9402]

Here before the re-upload

[@FaterialL]

Dope. wish these were awd like the rs. thing would be a freakin monster

[@AzNightmare]

*Too bad we won't get the GR Yaris in America.*

[@jesseb3307]

This is what I want to do to my 2017 Fiesta ST! Now that it is all paid off! I need a parts list and sent it to my guys!

[@tibszabo]

Finally a left handed ST :D

[@Keep-It-Calm]

you had the ac on try it without it's like vtec on/off for our cars LOL!

[@therealJeXus]

Please do more tuned / custom cars! would love a review on a tuned mustang ecoboost

[@nutcase4.4]

I have a few pov pulls/drifts in mine. It's not the same ad a review but if you want it's there

[@SkyyMi]

I need to stop watching these videos, so badly want to upgrade to the S280. Thank you for making this btw.

[@jonathonpask3479]

never seen a 4 door ST before? I have 4 door 2010 titanium with a remapped st150 in it and that's more than enough power and that's no where near 300hp more like 200. I can never find grip due to the remap (TSC perm turned off) and radial tires. love the video

[@goochigoochs3836]

That's a lot of fun!!!

[@Bullitt1768]

Awesome little car

[@bmxboxter]

Wow, a Focus ST that actually sounds good

[@j_mars_cars]

They did it by making it a better car: the fiesta st 😛

[@eleazar6]

nice rev matching, you know how to drive :)

[@ww2manElit66]

Love my fiesta st🖤

[@worldrage619]

I often wish in terms of tuning and performance I would have went with the focus or fiesta st and also the space they have. Although when it comes to the inside of the cars I’m also happy I have the r56 mini. I have a big turbo and intercooler and now making probably 260-290hp but getting it tuned is a pain in the ass and options are limited. Not to mention I’m now at the limits of this engine. But I do love the car none the less.

[@baxinst4102]

jesus why does the fiesta sound so much better than the focus? i never knew they sounded so good

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Great small sports car 🚘

[@thefordracingaddict9643]

What i need to do to have that blow off valve sound on my 2017 fiesta 1.0 ecoboost?

[@BSchoon55]

TAKE ME HOME. Man that thing is sweet!

[@deanoscott]

I'm from the UK, have one of these but that big airbag steering wheel, stresses me out. Trivial I know but it does. Sounds great though.

[@CiseOFae]

I got a 2860 with Bosche injectors, and it definitely moves out. RIP to all the scat packs out there

[@Ssdggfd]

Is it reliable? Do you take muscle cars pretty easily?

[@tyhyhh]

i think it would be really cool if you could get a 10th gen civic si big turbo anyone has one let topher review it XD

[@jcooper_]

It’s a shame you don’t get the new gen STs with the growling three pot engine. Would be great to hear your perspective on those

[@TheTopher]

I was so bummed they never brought those to the US. I’d have one and would make a lot of videos on it!

[@AzNightmare]

*Yeah, it's really too bad Ford just pulled the plug on basically every car besides keeping the Mustang and SUV/Trucks. It's unfortunate that there's just low profit margins of selling these cars in America because people love big vehicles instead. The FiST is one of the most underrated cars and still relatively unknown even among enthusiasts. I was hoping the MK8 would just continue the exposure in America...*

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

They need to bring it back or i20n/Rio variant.

[@FaterialL]

Try a tuned mazdaspeed 6!

[@ryeguy88]

Need more twisty roads

[@lambreda]

would love to see you drive r34

[@Dfpijgyt564s65sgt]

Did MRT do the work on it?

[@Mafia-gb2mm]

Where did you get your rims? And tires

[@youraveragejoe1]

Wow the American ST has a bit of weird interior especially the wheel. It looks a lot more like a big SUV wheel than a sporty one, quite different to the uk model

[@micoaying9134]

no sound

[@thomasknapp7236]

I went with a GTI. Im actually pretty bummed i didnt go with the Fiesta ST instead.

[@cwheels01]

I'm currently "stage 2" + some goodies, just about ready to get my big turbo. It's a blast, and I can only imagine the fun I'm about to have with it...

[@Harey0407]

I've always felt from my own experience that at least pre-2017 the Fiesta ST made for the better track car while the Focus ST made for the better daily driver. Haven't driven 17+ so can't say if that still applies. Also I have a standard 5-spd Fiesta hatchback and its still a fun little car even in non-ST form.

[@indyfist9466]

they r the exact same other than a coolant res and a evap harness the focus st is horrible for daily driving all those things do is blow up.

[@Electro1016]

@@indyfist9466I believe the suspension was revised in 16+

[@noneyabizz8337]

​@Electro1016 it's a little less over dampened and they upped the sway bar size in trade.

[@davidoneill7554]

My stock FiST is fun but Man, I need some mods 🥲

[@calvintornabell7713]

yesssss

[@thimiosskrimpas4232]

Oh my God sound like as WRC Car

[@BrayZap]

The problem I have is how long will that engine even last? What's the point of doing all of that just to blow the engine in 20k-30k miles

[@Electro1016]

I’ve seen people drive their hybrids/BT for over 40k miles with no issues. I’ve even seen turbo swaps with over 100k miles on their engine and drivetrain with no issues. 300hp is the sweet spot, they’re really reliable, anything more than that you’re cracking your cylinder liners

[@kevinryan2992]

I never see Fiesta STs near me anymore :\

[@Fast4.6]

3v mustang please

[@austinobambino1360]

No sound

[@2020malibu]

FIESTAAAAAAAAAAAABABABABABABABABABAAAAAAHHH.......

[@dylxnkirby4778]

Do you get the 2 door ST in America or only 4 door

[@RealJaybeeMusic]

Personally I have never seen a 2-door Fiesta in the US, only 4-doors (and the sedan versions which are ugly as sin)

[@user-vb5fc8cj4r]

The driving wheel looks like Lada Granta

[@meryuk]

👌

[@vinterbaereren]

check engine light

[@TheSugarbear76]

I bought my 16' Fiesta ST in Kona Blue back in Dec 2015. I just placed my order for a 22' Mustang...this video is making me slightly regret it. I'm gonna miss my ol' blueberry.

[@nightmaster6381]

Lol ol Blueberry! I love that. I bet you will miss it because the FiST is awesome (I have a Black Berry, not the phone) but man - I just saw pics of that 22 Mustang!! You are going to have some GREAT new memories in that beautiful beast my friend!!

[@TheSugarbear76]

@@nightmaster6381 "Black Berry, not the phone " that's amazing haha. Thank you! I bet you're right about me making those new memories. Cheers!

[@sampson2430]

WhAT IS THAT COBB MOUNTTT

[@Vi3tdinO]

What's the owners @?

[@Mafia-gb2mm]

What makes you able to hear the turbo sputter?

[@ChrisHersh42]

Intake wakes it up. The more exposed the filter the louder

[@gustafpeyron]

​@@ChrisHersh42 In this case I have the same intake and turbo and don't hear any flutter. Here it's the bov and aftermarket wastegate

[@fasthracing]

Needs a bigger exhaust

[@ronzee1]

Video has no sound?

[@aarongordon4836]

Every 17 year old British boys dream

[@willriley1619]

Looks to me that it is about as fast as a lightly modified turbo Volvo. Honestly was expecting better.

[@nightmaster6381]

My stock 17 FiST was neck and neck on the highway with one of those small kinda sporty hatchback Volvos. Not sure the model name, dont have the time to search at the moment. He definitely did a little aftermarket work to the engine - you could hear both turbos whistling beautifully! He was definitely working me in traffic on the road, but once we both turned on the highway, we both punched it and i immediately got neck and neck with him for a good 1/4 mile before we both hit traffic and let off. Definitely my favorite Volvo, you dont see alot and I knew they'd be awesome if someone modded it. But all I can say is even stock my FiST kept up in a un obstructed sprint and that thing had 2 turbos!

[@willriley1619]

@@nightmaster6381 Only one Volvo had 2 turbos that was the first S80 T6. What I think you are talking about is the C30 T5. 5 cylinder single turbo built on Ford/Mazda Chassis. Cool cars in fact that engine came in Ford Focus's in Europe.

[@Kyle_Duffy]

My video does have sound. Just saying

[@tamalama1496]

Definitely needs coilovers to help with handling

[@joshpinchuk7061]

Reliable hp or is this just a grenade waiting to happen?

[@Darylrb1983]

They are very reliable at that power level generally. 380whp is where it gets hairy. Mine was 300whp for 130k miles until I traded it in. As long as the tuner knows what he/she is doing.

[@AzNightmare]

*Completely stock internals, it can handle close to 400whp. 300 is barely anything.*

[@keithcmotorsports]

Reliable if you don’t push it for long periods of time with out cool down or make boost at low rpms with a hybrid turbo. Ive built my Fist engine twice now and the last time was due to cylinder wall cracking. Other than a few issues they are awesome cars and a ton of fun to drive everday!

[@joshpinchuk7061]

@@keithcmotorsports But isn't the cylinder wall cracking due to too much stress on an engine that was only designed for 200 horsepower?

[@ChrisHersh42]

More reliable than the focus's 2 liter

[@ryang7720]

Pretty sick. Just don't like that fart can pos looking muffler 🤣

[@ricknijs2217]

All that sound and show but "only" 300 HP? Like I know its a lot but it sounds and looks like it would make more

[@farshad52595hou]

Limited by the stock fuel system - add auxiliary port injection or upgrade the hpfp/injectors and you can push upwards of 350whp. Also remember this is a 2700lbs car lol

[@VarioFelce]

WTF how many hp do you need on a small light car? Rally Cars are heavier and with similar hp lol

[@SerPurple51]

They've only done an intake and turbo. If it had larger injectors, a limited slip & probably stiffer springs and maybe larger roll bars - it would be able to put the power down better. 300hp is great, but the car was never designed for that. So you're limited by the rest of the cars stock parts when trying to put the hammer down.

[@AzNightmare]

*300 whp. That's prob around 330-350 hp crank. It also weighs around 2740 lbs. It's quick.*

[@tyhyhh]

Only 300hp its a 1.6 lol

[@mrsubaru5367]

Lmao

[@megaShredder3]

i love this car but the power band just seems so fake I don’t how to explain it

[@Darylrb1983]

Try

[@zoelames3150]

Have you driven one? Doesn’t feel fake in the slightest lol.

[@AzNightmare]

*What do you mean fake? Try harder to explain yourself, or your comment seems fake. lol.*

[@cfisher2447]

lol imagine driving an upgraded turbo jiz fiesta and getting 345 bhp out of it. vomiting.

[@Adam-bb9rm]

too bad the motor is garbage in terms of long term longevity. the block will split between the 3 and 4 cylinder. the issue has not been fixed since initial development. I'll give it credit brand new its kinda fun to drive, not worth it until ford redesigns the block.

[@YTKaedeIchigo]

Hey Topher, compared to my hybrid turbo Focus ST, this is nothing. If you can get your hands on one hybrid/big turbo Focus ST.. there's a sea of difference on second/third gear with around 350/370wtq+. It's addictive getting into boost, lol

[@AzNightmare]

*lol, the FiST at 300 makes more whp/lb than a FoST with 350... and it handles a lot better just because it's smaller and lighter.*

[@davidrubin2612]

wrong

[@gustafpeyron]

FIST is better :)

[@Ssdggfd]

Go watch a Focus St videos then. This is a fiesta ST video. Most people sold there disappointing FoSt including me.

[@TomasM235i]

the exhaust look kinda ugly

[@banksy6027]

I'm sorry but that exhaust is 💩🤣 In UK we call that a cnut exhaust🤣💯💯💯

[@elonmust7470]

Most people who drive these cars along with focuses, are very obnoxious people. They all think their cars are like 3 times faster than they really are...

[@Mafia-gb2mm]

Where did you get your rims? And tires