Steve's OEM+ Focus build (lots of pics)

[eggyolkedzx3]

Thought I'd post something for the other members to see what I've done to my car from when I was 14 years old and stock to the present and not so stock.

The car actually used to be my brother in laws until he needed to sell to get into a door x 4 car for real estate. My parents made a deal with him to buy the car so he'd have a down payment for something new and then my parents intended to sell the Focus and split the profit. Well I was 14 at time (in 2007) and started detailing the Focus to be sold, BUT whatever we did, we just couldnt sell it. Few pics that I took for the For Sale ad...







At this point, they decided to keep the car for me. Learned to drive in it yada yada yada... Fast foward to Jan. of 2009 and thats where I met the club for a dyno day. Car made 113whp / 105 wtq 100% bone stock ATX Zetec. Pic and Video credit goes to Phil





Then after that, I was officially infected with the mod bug. Started with a brand new FRPP suspension kit and Eibach F & R swaybars. Car was on rails...



Then came SVT F & R brakes. Went with Centric Blanks, Hawk HPS pads, Russell SS hoses, new wheel bearings, etc. Bead blasted all the Ohio rust off the parts and had it all zinc'ed for free through a friend. Then I painted the calipers and hub centers gloss black















Added SVT silver HVAC controls and SVT black surround



And added an SVT e-brake handle and leather boot



Then came the tune from Tom (1turbofocus) on FF and the AEM wideband. I absolutely hate A-pilliar gauges so I made this...



And this for datalogging... Firewire female end molded right into my ashtray. Now instead of hacking a double male firewire cable I can use it for tuning and for the computer plus I can wire other loggable stuff into the female end and while still using a single cable. Out of sight and super stealth













Final Result



Then came full SVT exhaust from header to tip

Wrapped up in DEI titanium header wrap, stuff is amazing. I'm able to touch the header with the car on now and still keep my digits.





A generous friend welded up a bung for the wideband in the cat. Not a ton of room but he pulled it off perfectly.





Heavy duty heatshield I fabbed up



And the perfect fit



Stripped old black paint off and polished the tip



Fabbed an EGR block off plate



Then I fabbed a ram air scoop for the the SVT intake/ K&N filter I forgot to mention. Plan to make a fiberglass bottom and top version sometime.









Made a hose to run from the SVT snorkel to the cowl for a cowl induction effect



Engine bay pretty much as it is now, just cleaner



Then I went from this...



To this...



Massive rear stress bar I scored for $80 during a Black Friday sale. Great mod which again improves the tightness of the car.



Then I ordered, oh about, $350+ worth of professional detailing stuff and proceeded to start by polishing the headligts and foglights

Befores...









And the afters...









Still have yet to do the whole car

Then I pressed in Prothane Poly LCA bushings for the front. Great mod, definitely improves steering feel with no change in harshness!





And now for a small photoshoot and test fit with Dom's EAP's...







Pic courtesy of Dom



And now the biggest mod I'm about to undertake.... the atx to mtx swap with a Torsen T2 limited slip diff!

Trans before rebuild...











Tear down... and yes its going down in my room...







Everythings in great shape!







Reassembly...



Oh hey buddy





New slave cylinder, axle seals, VSS sensor, and rear dogbone bracket/ bolts...



New clutch line





All cleaned up and ready to drop in!!!



And that's where Im at 4 years later...

More pics to come later.

[armandzx3]

Wow, nice progress bro.

[808domi54]

Damn Steven, turned your room into a shop. You've come a LONG way. I remember when you complete your SVT header swap, you were like the happiest man on earth.

[Bös Engel]

You've come a long way. Glad to see that you've been doing some good work.

[eggyolkedzx3]

Thanks guys, its been a fun build so far. And there's nothing like the satisfaction of doing everything 100% yourself.

Well I updated the post and included things I had forgotten about.

And heres other eventual cosmetic projects starting with SVT stuff. I've had all this for a couple years now just sitting in my closet but it'll be on one day.

SVT rear bumper



SVT wing, was involved in a roll over so I started doing some work to it but not done yet



SVT side moldings



SVT B-pilliar trim

Sanded, painted, cleared, cut an buffed one on left but will probably need to be redone as cats decided they needed to jump on it with claws out.



And now the rest of my MTX swap parts

Brand new OEM Ford flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate I scored for $79 shipped from a member on FF. Also seen is shifter cables, MTX crank position sensor housing (VERY IMPORTANT), and pigtails for the VSS sensor and Reverse sensor



Pedal box and shifter. Planning to get SVT pedal covers and a CFM short throw shifter eventually.



Brake/ Clutch resevoir and passenger side axle shaft support



Two dogbone mounts, one with Prothane bushings on the left and one with Massive bushings on the right. Havent decided which one to use yet but I'll be selling the unused one or possibly both.



And last but not least, a shift boot and 5-speed Mustang shift knob



Still need to pick up a MTX starter and Ford "honey" trans fluid

[armandzx3]

Nice Steven, its coming along nicely.

[808domi54]

I didn't know you also have SVT side modlings. I can't wait to see your car when you get alot of the exterior stuff done. Remember ALL GO AND NO SHOW!

[dragnspd]

I have an svt grille if you want it steven

[eggyolkedzx3]

Just got back from Ford Country picking up 3 quarts of Motorcraft Full Synthetic MTX Fluid at $20.29 a quart! Also saw a custom '36 Duece Coupe and Mustang Boss 302 in their showroom. People should go check them out if ya get the chance.

Sept 9, 2011 13:31:22 GMT -8 808domi54 said:

I didn't know you also have SVT side modlings. I can't wait to see your car when you get alot of the exterior stuff done. Remember ALL GO AND NO SHOW!

I cant wait either even though its fun being sleeper taking corners with people right on your ass thinking they can take them too lol. Next mods will be much needed wheels and performance oriented tires.

What are your guys thoughts on Team Dynamic Pro Race 3's in 17x7 w/ 45et in white on my car?

These...


On this...


Possible photoshop anyone? Pretty please ;D

[eggyolkedzx3]

Sept 9, 2011 15:08:23 GMT -8 dragnspd said:

I have an svt grille if you want it steven

Actually I'm very interested. Always wanted to cut out the blinkers and mold in honey comb in their place. Basically an euro grill but in the SVT honey comb pattern. PM me what you want for it!

[mdfords]

Damn Steve you have done alot!!!! VERY Impressed!!!!

[bobstone2131]

I'll take which ever dog bone you don't use!

[armandzx3]

Here ya go Steven. Looks good, i like it.

[bobstone2131]

I like it, your car is def a sleeper.

Think you will ever boost it?

[armandzx3]

At the rate he's going, i wouldnt doubt if he builds his own turbo setup.