Big turbo problems (Focus ST)

So in the process of e-tuning the ST with PD Tuning, I noticed that the car was beginning to struggle in the top end and it sounded like there was a problem with the turbo... This problem lead to the discovery of a continuously reoccurring issue that has plagued this turbo kit since the very beginning. I was tired of dealing with this same problem so I took matters into my own hands.
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[@alexisjvids]

This video was super helpful and well explained. I hope you continue to post more educational videos like this, Not many out there. P.s. huge fan of what you guys do.

[@donwynnorris4767]

Awesome repair. Keep up the good work!!!

[@scoob66]

Stoked to see it tuned 🤙

[@B.Y1515]

im excited to see more track day videos

[@pirschwalze]

Nice, I like your youtube content! I also welded the downpipe adapter. The V-band clamp between the exhaust housing and cylinder head adapter is also a problem. After a certain time, the clamp also loosens itself. I welded that too. Now everything is tight again. Greetings from Germany ✌🏼

[@tbr.performance]

Pirschwalze Yeah I’ve been able to tighten the clams occasionally but the bolts o couldn’t get to 😕 Glad you like the content! Got more coming so hang tight.

[@CheapBikeOwner]

Love to see the notification saying you posted a video 🤘🏻

[@tbr.performance]

Brandon Miller Love to see that you enjoy what we do! It’s been hard to keep up with the vids lately and I apologize. We haven’t really filmed much of what’s going on with any of the other cars that the guys have, so I’m just working with what we got and the current situation with the virus. I promise, I won’t stop pumpin the videos out long as I can still hold a camera and work on a car hahaha

[@CheapBikeOwner]

VALLEY CREW RACING You do you bro! I could only imagine how hard it is to juggle work life and keeping up KZbin vids🤘🏻

[@MJC-GSXS750]

I enjoy all your videos man, they are all informative, with zero BS. I can tell you one thing tho, it is much easier working on a S550 ecoboost, than the Focus ST lol. Since it's designed around the 5.0 Coyote engine, there is tons of space under the hood, with just the little 2.3L in there. So easy to work on. Currently i'm running the NX2 turbo, with FBO, i will be picking up a bigger intercooler soon tho. Running CPE street intercooler I'm 360-370 whp, on Ultra 94 E10 pump gas, here in Eastern ON, Canada. We don't have E85 at the pump anymore (pricks) , however we can get RGA , and i am able to make around 420-430whp safely on stock engine. I would like to pick up another engine, and turn it up, to find out the kaboom point, fr shits and giggles. I will eventually put a built bottom end someday, but until then, will just have to play it safe, as this is my daily. Love the vidz keep them coming :-)

[@bobbydouglas16]

Always tack weld those bolts, amen

[@toy7521]

Why not safety wire them so they don’t back out instead of tacking them?

[@Cerex45]

I've got 60k miles on my engine. I was wanting to go big turbo, nothing more than 350hp, with a external wastegate. Do you think it would still be a reliable daily? I just dont want to blow the engine. :/

[@tbr.performance]

Cerex 100%

[@AFallenMan]

Ok, so what kind of high temp paint is that? I have tried a few on the brake calipers, and they all burn off. If it can last on the turbo, maybe it can last on the calipers...

[@zeropointstar]

Use a high heat primer and then high heat paint? There's no way your calipers are breaking 2000⁰, right? If they are, use naca ducting through your belly pan under the engine and shoot the air up into the brakes.

[@crazyframes872]

Any thoughts on reliability of going bid turbo on a 139k mile 16 Focus ST, mostly highway miles, with pretty little abuse comparatively. Is the motor to old to go up to 350whp?

[@jerryyanezst2]

No your good

[@nicholaspedersen9750]

I have the same problem with my atp kit, is it possible to do the repair without pulling the turbo and/or axle? Very happy you made this video 😅

[@tbr.performance]

You pretty much have to pull it off.

[@focusst273]

Does the removal of the balance shaft makes a difference, like more vibration or is it really needed in the car? Thx.

[@tbr.performance]

Angelo Lopecuazto Bsd is a great way to free up power and responsiveness. When I had stock mounts when I first swapped it, the vibrations weren’t bad at all.

[@focusst273]

@@tbr.performance I guess what I'm trying to say here is it really needed at ALL for this type of car...?

[@HoStev]

@@focusst273 figure it cost Ford money to engineer and fit it to the car. Oems love keeping the nvh to a minimum though. Deleting allows you keep run a bit more oil too, that's always a plus

[@victorgirouard1543]

The balance shafts are there to cancel out bad vibrations alot of 4cyl engines have them.i would say removal without a way to properly balance vibrations might hurt the engine in the long run.

[@donaldcarner369]

Would an external waste-gate have prevented all this drama? My 18st2 just turned 17k, keeping an eye out for "someday..." Thanks!

[@tbr.performance]

Donald Carner It all depends on how the v-band flange is connected to the turbo. In my case, it’s a 5 bolt adapter that goes to a v band. It’s just unfortunate that I’ve ran into the issue multiple times.

[@jkirkerx]

Did the nuts come loose before you took out the engine balance shaft?

[@tbr.performance]

Jim Kirker Yes they came loose twice with the stock engine.

[@tashawegmueller1866]

I had that same issue with my larger turbo, but 3 of those screws came out, do you know where I can get those at?

[@tbr.performance]

Tasha Wegmueller Any hardware store should have grade 8 bolts, or you can order some online.

[@tashawegmueller1866]

@@tbr.performance I ordered the kit from ATP, as my gasket is damaged 😞

[@meatwagon7908]

So can a 30 mm go under there

[@joshmoore1397]

Why do you rev up slightly before shutting the car off?

[@tbr.performance]

Josh Moore So I do it just as a precaution but basically, when you shut an engine off it’s good to maintain a decent amount of oil pressure. When you rev the car up, you increase the oil pressure while the engine is shutting off eliminating any chance that bearings or any other engine components are starved of oil. It’s not absolutely necessary but I do it whenever I remember.

[@joshmoore1397]

@@tbr.performance oh I got you. Kinda like a rotary car

[@evancurole7120]

dude Post more videos! stop freaking teasing us. I wanna see this thing pulling on v8s

[@ducatimikep]

Why no turbo blanket?

[@tbr.performance]

Because shipping was gonna take forever and it’s a little pricey. I ran the turbo without a blanket for years prior.

[@trevorthomas6043]

If you can do it safety. Wire works well.

[@tbr.performance]

Yeah I’ve heard of people doing that as well. I just didn’t want to chance it. The flange adapter will never need to come off anyways unless I wanna put the turbo in a different car lol

[@kooletron174c3]

So I’m about to throw this bad boy into my car in the next few weeks . Are you saying I should weld the bolts on ?? Lol or maybe just some lock tight will work

[@tbr.performance]

Kooletron174 C Just lock tight won’t work. It gets too hot. The ultimate fix for this is eliminating the 5 bolt flange all together (aka external WG).

[@kooletron174c3]

VALLEY CREW RACING wish I had the knowledge and the greenbacks to do that haha

[@alexhales8766]

Why did you go with purple drank over JST?

[@tbr.performance]

Alex Hales I was referred by a friend of mine. They tune the fastest speeds in the world so I figured it would be interesting to see what they can do.

[@AlexTurbo]

I am Purple Drank as well. They are amazing.

[@TheGreatKevino1]

Because Ryan Martin is the fucking man 🤘

[@user-dg6sq8ww2g]

Do turbo sell?

[@user-dg6sq8ww2g]

@Dank wise how much？

[@hernandezah123]

why dont you just go with JST

[@tbr.performance]

Alan Hernandez Because I already paid for PD tuning. They tune the fastest speeds in the country if not the world.

[@TfiddyZ]

You wanna sell you ac system?👉🏾👈🏾🥺

[@dannyjulian7624]

I’m running a hybrid turbo 0 problems turbo lag is almost non existent

[@jackleadbetter2987]

youll still be running out of efficiency at 5500 just like with the stock turbo.. just making more torque and power below that, creating a ton more heat. i dont see the point of a hybrid honestly.

[@predatorGFH]

yo my guy, stop putting your car on neutral (Im just being a homie Dx) after you haul ass after a pull.

[@jacket-nismo]

What does that do? I don’t neutral unless I’m turning off the freeway and don’t intend on giving more power. I know that’s not good either but I never neutral after a pull if I’m still going to go on, I’d shift to 6th.

[@predatorGFH]

@@jacket-nismo keep doing so. My tuner just suggested that when your doing a pull and set it to neutral. All that fuel that is suppose to combust can slowly collect in the engine if just set to neutral after a pull

[@ramonsignett4303]

Talk too much... sick ass seats tho