World's First Mk3 Focus RS - 2.5, 5-Cylinder Engine! 😮

[@tracktimevideos5164]

1st question - how much does this conversion cost from start to finish. 2nd question - by how much does this heavy engine alter the front to rear weight distribution?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Great question: something we can answer going forward for sure! Watch the video to see how far we have come 🙏

[@maverick4177]

Don’t worry, it will be so far ahead of your rusty Renault he will be able to slow down for every corner if he needs to anyway 👍🏻

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@@maverick4177 you really don't know much about cars do you. If you did you'd know that Renaults don't rust, most of the car is plastic. You really are a weak troll.

[@maverick4177]

@@tracktimevideos5164 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 every time ⚓️ i have forgotten more about cars than you know ya plum

[@jamesreilly8328]

@@maverick4177 be quiet you.😄

[@Yakazuka]

Get that manual Volvo M66 AWD gearbox ;) - this is going to be sick, can't wait to see this in it's final form :)

[@SKYLINE1519]

About time someone got rid of that 4pot and put a 5pot in.

[@boostjunky854]

I always said this would be a match made in heaven with the 4x4 but wonder if I was right 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dungareesareforfools]

What I'd like to see is the mk3's 4x4 transmission in a mk2 RS or ST!

[@Melonsareprettyyummy]

Just check out a Volvo s60r or v70r. It's the same motor but in its original chassis

[@dungareesareforfools]

@@Melonsareprettyyummy From what I understand though, the Volvo system doesn't have the same rear bias? The FRS mk3's has drift mode and the clever clutch system.

[@Melonsareprettyyummy]

@@dungareesareforfools correct, to my knowledge the volvo bias is around 70/30. Maybe more, maybe less. Certainly enough to slide on dirt and snow!

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@@Melonsareprettyyummy I have owned an S60R, it was a lovely comfy car but is a barge compared to an RS. After cracking the 2nd block I'd had enough of that moneypit.

[@markm8602]

Well thats a lovely thing. Always said the mk3 needed the mk2 engine. So 2wd st mk3 5 pot and 4wd 5pot rs. Perfect

[@dannyrobbo]

So many people have mentioned doing this. Well chuffed the first to try it are my local guys! Can’t wait to actually see this in the flesh! 💪🏼

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Cheers Dan 💙

[@dannyrobbo]

Once you’ve done and worked out costings let me know. Definitely interested 💪🏼

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@dannyrobbo time for the big cheque book 🔥

[@dannyrobbo]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham ahhh damn! I’m not allowed to use that one... What about an IOU?? You know where I live so 👀😂

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@dannyrobbo 😜🤣

[@moco3949]

Wishing all the best to you guys in getting to the bottom of this! When you crack it, I’ll be bring my Mk3 RS down ASAP........

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Awesome and thank you 🙏

[@scruffyLG]

I also want this very badly, but I live in the states so I might have to tackle this one on my own.

[@andrewchandler2752]

great idea guys, the mk2 engine sounds epic , whatever it takes, you'll make it work ....10/10

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank You 🙏

[@matsfroyen]

Not suprised that it fits :) Volvo V40 mk2 use the same chassi as the Focus mk3 and it has both a 5-pot and AWD :)

[@robgriffiths491]

Always wanted to see this happen :)

[@stuarts4673]

I loved my Mk2 ST, And now i love my MK3.5, But I do miss that 5 pot sound.

[@paulhughes9724]

I recently brought a white St focus in for 2 drive shafts the one with the wrong door mirrors Darren 😂, I’m sure that will be the first of many visits as I have subscribed to your channel and I’m addicted.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you and hope you continue to enjoy the content. Really appreciate your custom and loyalty - get those mirror caps changed 😜

[@A13-s6t]

Now what they should of done is mk2 rs with all the mk3 parts like 4 wheel drive and everything that it has but still very cool

[@HulkBogan]

Mk2 5 pot with AWD I think most people who have an idea about it would prefer.

[@ro88o31]

Singlehandedly sending the price of front impact and engine blown write offs through the roof well done guys 😎😆

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Hahahaha we hadn’t considered this but what a comment! Best comment of the whole thread 💯

[@G4RY1159]

Ha Ha

[@simonjohnson3641]

From the limited amount of knowledge I have, it made sense to me to see a Volvo 5-cylinder engine in that engine bay.

[@bones435]

Omg it's gonna look and sound the nuts when you finish. Can't wait

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We do really hope so 🙌 Thanks for the support 💙

[@michaelbarraclough5954]

Now this is content, looking forward to more videos on this, good luck guys 👍

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 🙏

[@stevenspilsbury9801]

Subscribed because you've really got me interested in how you progress with this build

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Awesome and thank you 🙏

[@GTiMark84]

Finally, a mk3 Focus that will sound good. Looking forward to seeing this build 👍👍👍

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 🙏

[@ateryx]

Any updates on this build?

[@B16KVB]

Should've came with this engine from the factory, excited to see this 😃

[@riccardoiampietro3243]

I have a 722bhp focus rs and would love to see that in a mk3 with 4 wheel drive. Good job lads 👦

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 🙏

[@deyon100]

Amazing keep the RS alive at all costs

[@glynnmason8205]

Great video again ,and what a project ,like my old van mk4 van 1.3 ohv to 1.6 cvh injection

[@maximus5384]

Awesome!!! Have been waiting to see something like this happen to the MK3 !

[@georgeewan552]

That the way ford should have made the car from new spot on bd chaps love the vids

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you :D

[@SOCIALLYDRIVEN]

YEAH BOY!! Can’t wait for this build 😎😎

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thanks Luke 💙

[@reizvamos9612]

This is what the Focus RS should be 🤩Big shout out for you guys 🥳

[@jameshedges3857]

Best engine in the best RS imo. Hope its not going to upset the balance of the car too much. I assume the 5 pot is a bit heavily?

[@paulbradley4624]

Amazing I knew you would do it eventually, what a benchmark keep up the excellent work guys 😁👍

[@ryanst5006]

Yaaaaas! Well done ,chuft for you guys🙌🏼, looks like it was meant to be in the engine bay! Looks sweet, can you imagine doing 0-60 test in it if you can get the 4wheel drive to work big power like nicks 🤯, kudos guys 🤘🏼

[@sallyt6216]

This is absolutely fantastic!!! Best of luck. Would be great if ultimately you could sort those mk3 FRS owners with knackered engines

[@wayneduncan7628]

How about the volvo awd gearbox with modification to the driveshafts and prop shaft.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Watch the next instalment to see our thought process 😎

[@INSANEripsaw]

Sick guy's 👌, look forward to seeing it running, another great video from yourselves

[@CarFocused]

It was only a week or so ago I posted about this on Insta!! Yes boys!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We didn’t see that - but glad you like the idea buddy 💙

[@casparharte]

80% of the work takes 20% of the time, good luck getting it done. Looking forward to seeing this on the road.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

You certainly are not wrong! It’s a long game; not a quick fix 🙏

[@casparharte]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham keep at it. Like you said get other engineering people in as well. We are all interested in this

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@casparharte it’s the little bits that we will need the help with: but they add up to a lot... Hence why we will be getting others in, where needed, to assist! Thanks for the support and watch out for the updates 🔥

[@MrJay1986]

I foresee alot of MK3 RS owners opting for this. Ford's going to hate you for doing their job better than they can. Well done guys!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 😊

[@jpatt5825]

All i can say is about bloody time it got a 5 cylinder

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Yes 🙌

[@chiefie11]

This makes me want a mkiii. Game changer, hope it works out.

[@biggirthgarage7772]

Could a audi dsg box fit

[@bawlout9367]

as a MKIII FoST owner this is what we've needed. the 2.0 Ecoboost is amazing, the 2.3 ecoboost not so much. neither compare to the 2.5 cyl Duratec Monster

[@devc2103]

Been waiting for this 🙌🏿

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

The wait is almost over 🙌

[@matthewirvine1361]

very excited to see how this pans out, keep it up!

[@ManilvaRS]

I’ve seen mk2 4x4 kits where they use the rear diff assembly from the ecosport or Kuga maybe, but if you could get this talking to the GKN system then crikey Moses. You could run 400-500bhp all day long without a worry.

[@M_F754]

Great work guys! The pressure is on Ben........ And will Lee get into Ford Fair free?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Likelihood of them refusing Lee entry = HIGH 😜

[@M_F754]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham Aww poor guy! I do feel sorry for him 😂😂

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@M_F754 please don’t - he loves it 😂

[@M_F754]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham Phew! That's a relief. I was considering getting in touch with Barnardo's

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@M_F754 😂😂😂

[@CCODEZ]

YES YES YES YES YES um.. Yeeeeeaaas! I mean, I'm too poor to ever think about owning one, but glad to see someone finally prove it can be done. It will be the best sounding Mk3 Focus RS, bar none! This is one of those "If I won the lottery what would you do..." kinda questions for me.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thanks for the continued support 🙏

[@scorcha100]

I mentioned this conversion a while ago to devil developments who at the time reckoned it was possible but would require loads of work which equalled quite a hefty bill

[@jase_llan]

Having done an engine swap in my Fiesta in the back garden, I dread to think what the bill would be when you factor in a company's labour costs... I'd be amazed if it's less than 5 figures.

[@DCactivity]

this is the build I dream of doing. Since I got my RS, always been the goal, well done lads

[@jasonbougie8093]

I don't think I have seen a MK3 have ANY sort of engine swap, has anyone else? Not only will you be the first to swap to the 5 pot, you might be the First to do a full engine swap in general (I'm not talking about ST or Fusion block swaps, that's basically the same engine, doesn't count). I had dreams of seeing an Ecoboost V6 swap (Edge ST, Raptor or even Ford GT engine) but I don't think it is even possible to fit. I'm guessing not.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

💙

[@marcmallyon2127]

From Australia would love to see this be reality 5 pot AWD in the mk3 😁

[@alternatr]

Would be awesome, but wouldn't be able to register it haha

[@jujuwestfield3108]

Le plus gros défaut de cette voiture est réglé, bravo les gars, un 5 cylindres dans une rs mk3 c'est ce qui manquait 👏

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

💙

[@brucehunter363]

I tried googling this a few years ago, Hope you guys get it done, would love to do it for mine if you guys figure it out. Good luck guys.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 🙏

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

11 people that disliked this can't afford a focus rs!! Good job to you guys!!!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

People are entitled to their own opinion and we respect that. We love that the vast majority think this is cool though. Next video coming really soon with the long awaited finer details! Thanks for the support and the comments Jay 💯

[@Benjay1975]

Nice one lads, really interesting project, love it.

[@hdmk213]

Looking forward to this - hopefully you can get it to work!

[@willriley1619]

Alot of cool 5 cylinder Volvo motors out there. Volvo D5, Volvo 2.3 T5, Volvo 2.4 LPT. The advantage on the 2.3 and 2.4 5 cylinders are you just need rods and a big turbo to make 500hp the 2.5T needs sleeves, rods and big turbo to make 500hp. Much more expensive. And I don't need to explain why it would be cool to have a 5 cylinder turbo diesel in a Focus like the Volvo D5

[@ich_weiss_f34]

Nice work! Greets from Germany

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you and hope you enjoy the content 🙌

[@jakiskana5157]

Nice. It seems like a cool upgrade. If this was my project i will give this focus better brakes, roll cage and tune engine to 400 whp and good exhaust.

[@Razors_hell4544]

Yes lads worlds first can’t wait for more well done lads👌👌

[@jonost24]

Good luck guys!!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 🙏

[@iainwebber-james7641]

Great video guys good luck with the build. Will be great to hear a MK3 RS with a proper exhaust note 😁😁

[@leew4655]

Bold Move,BD changing the game 🤯

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We try our best to lead the pack - thanks for the support 🙏

[@leew4655]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham look forward to seeing the progress you make

[@speedychris8562]

This is gonna be cool, keep us posted on this build guys 😋

[@benbelben8931]

Perfect! Really impressed lads!

[@Mattious]

Best of both worlds 👌🏻

[@paulmorris5866]

Good luck guys. A far more reliable engine and a lot safer to modify. I'll be looking forward to seeing the reveal and future videos once it's done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Keep your eyes 👀 peeled 💙

[@stephenstyles4938]

Love it Darren & Ben this is so good the 5 pot lives on in a mrk3 rs brilliant 👏👌🙂😍

[@chuckyfinster3686]

The best fords have derived from when the engines have been made by other manufacturers. Volvo and cosworth come to mind.

[@christianmoore63]

Damn someone finally did it

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

On our way to: yes 🙌 Watch out for an update later this week with more specific information on where we are up to 💯

[@SKYLINE1519]

Cannot wait to see the finished product.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Hopefully soon 😝

[@PierreCox97]

I live in Florida wit a Mk3 ST3 and I’ve been lookin all over for a 5Cyl swap...it’s about damn time someone swapped it over 🙌🏿😭

[@Ireland103]

Well done lads, Sure glad to see you guys hit it here FIRST,,, car will be 100% Ya rock it as always,,,, wish we had you folks here in Ireland.... so close actually only 40 miles from Dublin to Holyhead believe it or not...,,,only issue is that big pothole full of water (the Irish sea)

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

😜 best description on a ⛴ journey ever 💯 We’ve lots of Irish ☘️ customers; you’re welcome anytime 💙

[@nelsongarchelin2495]

I would like to know how hard is it to do the swap also a list of what is needed

[@Amayas_G]

I hope to god you documented all of this so we Americans can do this too

[@lucasa7093]

Sorry if I missed this in the video, but what engine is that exactly? It looks like a B5254T5 to me but I am not 100% sure.

[@sergeylebedev6141]

B5254T3, modified a bit.

[@johnbevan7157]

That’s brilliant 🙂 be interesting to see what power you guys get the finished engine to and if it can still be 4wd

[@JohnDB252]

Not sure there was much to "prove" as far as if it would fit. The 5 pot fitting was never a concern for this chassis seeing as Volvo, Mazda and Ford all co-developed it. It was Volvo's input on the AWD areas of the chassis that even allowed Ford to make the RS AWD in the first place. I'd been thinking about this swap into a mk3 Focus since 2015, but I've not had the resources to get an ST or RS with a blown engine and a wrecked AWD 5 pot performance Volvo. I've always figured if I could get it made I'd call it a mk2.5 RS since it would have the mk2 5 pot and an AWD setup like the mk3.

[@paulsoames7980]

Can't wait until it's popping & banging.wouldnt the Kuga 4b gearbox be better ?

[@peterhunt4048]

Great idea guys! Can you swap the 2.3 litre back into the Mk2. By the way can you please reduce the waffle and get to the point. Cheers.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Not sure on the 2.3 in a Mk2: likely possible but fairly pointless

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Sorry about the waffle 🧇 but blame Bennett for the edit 😜

[@amtechnology64]

What engine mount and what axles you guys are using

[@charlienicholaswxm4505]

Just a question I have a mk2 st and it’s got 210,000 miles on it I really want to go forged probably next year on it but is their any point in doing it on my engine I don’t know the requirements or the engine like will the miles affect it or is it worth getting a new low mileage engine?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Forging a higher mileage engine is fine; either way you’d have to bore and hone to 83.5mm. Save your 💰 and use the existing high miler... once it’s finished with the engine will be good as new regardless! Great question though and thank you 🙏

[@rorydevlin5204]

Looking forward to see more of this project 😎👍

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

It’s coming!

[@jimmystsonicboom3505]

Hell yeah it’s worth doing just for that 5pot sound it’s a 💯 % go for it from me 🚗💥

[@jtm_developments]

I wish you guys understood how bad I wanted to do this just funds have not been in my favor lol looks ace 👍keep up the good work

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

Would it not also be cheaper to just do a stroker kit?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Why? It doesn’t completely resolve all the issues in reality and we’ve done that before. Great question - just not a solution in our opinion 🙌

[@brettwillett4655]

Hi, easy way to solve the ECU problem. Use a Syvecs s7 ecu and a RS CANbus bridge, and make your own loom. Done

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Don’t worry - we have Syvecs 😜

[@jamesreilly8328]

Omg I want this please, would love that done to mine. 💥🔥

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Join the queue by sending a PM on socials

[@jamesreilly8328]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham are you on tik toc

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@jamesreilly8328 we don’t hugely use it

[@peterlecoutier9599]

Oh yes best of both words 5 pot awd and the looks of the mk3

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Indeed 💥

[@dolfziggla936]

Come on Jimmy Somerville! Need a price on this when its up and running

[@MrDAllen1124]

I wonder how many of those 5 cylinders you guys in the UK have laying around over there, and how much I can get one over to the states for...🤔

[@G4RY1159]

As a big mate who's sadly not around now would say ....''You could kick a football up those exhausts''

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

You could indeed; he was right - fair play to your friend 💙

[@retro80s80]

Kuga gearbox 👍🏻 Be really cool to do a slammed tuned kuga 4x4 😎 Having a smax 2.5 its a really useful and nippy mpv. Shame the mk3 is too euro with 4 doors 🤔

[@AdrianWilsonBridders1234]

Will the 5 pot fit and run in the ST version of this Focus?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

If we can get this sorted then the same will apply to the Mk3 ST; correct. Thanks for the question and for watching 🙏

[@TheHartlands]

brilliant project!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thanks Dom 🙏

[@imunch]

Darren, Question for you- if you get it running with the mk3 gearbox + 4WD can you price a 4WD price for using this setup on a mk2?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Watch this space to see what we do 🙏

[@J_I_Was]

Mk2 RS has all the necessary bracket to fit volvo V40 AWD suspension unfortunately ST mk2 doesn't. When ford was developing RS MK2 they wanted to make it AWD but apparently they made the decision in last minute not to but lest all the mounts and bracket. There is a company in Poland doing such AWD conversions FSV Performance

[@lastexile1187]

@@J_I_Was not quite pal. The ST needs very little to have the volvo awd bits done - mate of mine has done a load of conversions on STs with them. Youre not talking about chopping the chassis or floor up, just different rear subframe and fuel tank, along with the other volvo bits.

[@J_I_Was]

@@lastexile1187 yes you are right I'm not talking here about cutting any thing they are based on the same volvo floor pan s40/v50 but ford designed RS to have that AWD system but decided in the end to make it FWD i think due to production costs.

[@sergeylebedev6141]

@@J_I_Was all focus mk2, including ST, have all required mounting points to fit S40/Kuga AWD. In Russia there are 15-20 such projects built already. Last month we with my friend finished one of them - focus mk2 sedan (4dr body) with RS engine and AWD

[@Millenzo]

Have you got a rough deadline or idea on how long it'll be until finished? Also are you going to be documenting the work on it?

[@JohanH1990]

Yess yess yess, finally!

[@jackthelad93]

The perfect rs, everyone said the 5 pot with the updated interior.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We agree somewhat for sure 🤩

[@jackthelad93]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham I’m a mk2 lover and not a fan of the mk3 personally. I’ve got my car coming to you as soon as the forge internals turn up 👊.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@jackthelad93 awesome and thank you 🙏

[@billheffernan4545]

what's the weight difference between engines

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We will establish this at some point for sure 🔥

[@Smithy92]

Honestly guys! I think it's a match made in heaven! 😍💜. Hats off to you if you can iron out the niggles with getting everything to run together! I'm loving the idea and will be following this 😎💪🏼👌🏼. Another idea for the 4wd system to work, well maybe abit of a longshot if you can get one a S40 t5r Awd gearbox and transferbox maybe on them lines. I know of a few that's Awd the MK2 and I'm heading that route with my st fingers crossed 🤞🏼. Apart from saving up for a complete mk3 rs rear subframe+axle among many other bits on the list before the project starts 😎