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16-11-2007, 10:15 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Jervis Bay
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Hello Everyone,
I have just bought a 2003 Focus 4 door hatchback and I was wondering if anyone could help me. I want to get some more horsepower/ performance out of her and I'm not that sure where to start. Please help. Mestizo  : |
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16-11-2007, 11:23 PM
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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Welcome mate.
Hope you enjoy the forums. Mods you should do that add extra UMPH ST170/SVT Snorkel K&N/BMC panel filter Cat Back exhuast Clear Side indicators.
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17-11-2007, 02:09 AM
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yum
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Mestizo - half Filo by any chance?
I agree with Photns comments, the major gain probably from them indicators...  I'd go straight to upgrading the exhaust headers, install high flow cat and exhaust... Depends really on the $$$ you have available.
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17-11-2007, 07:03 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Jervis Bay
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Hello, thanks Guys for the advice. BlackLS, Yes I am half Filo and half Spanish.
Mestizo |
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17-11-2007, 04:27 PM
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Now XR5hatch!
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Most noticeable mod I did was the air deflector off the 2.0ltr automatic focus.
Cost around $50 from ford and gave way better throttle response. Best bang for ya buck at this stage I think. |
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17-11-2007, 05:52 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Mestizo,
Is your car manual or auto? What model is it? Colour? Pictures would be great too.
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Previous Cars 2002 AUIII XR6 1995 EF Falcon XR6 2003 LR Focus Zetec 1989 KE Laser TX3 |
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17-11-2007, 07:14 PM
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Tricolore Tard
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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Indicators, there is 25kw alone in them ;)
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17-11-2007, 07:18 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Jervis Bay
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Hello FOCUSonTHIS,
My car is a manual is white in colour and it has a 1.8ltr zetec. On the sides it has CL badges. The whole car is stock standard. I will have photos soon. Mestizo. |
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22-11-2007, 03:50 PM
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4dlvr
Join Date: May 2006
Location: tulla
Posts: 327
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i didnt no that 1.8l zetecs made it to australia.
wasnt it only the 2.0l with the zetecs???
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96 EF FAIRMONT Garrett gt40 turbo , iceman plenum, head ported, polished and balanced, wade turbo cam, wade double valve springs, bosch 023 fuel pump, 36lb injectors high flow cat, 4' dump and 2.5' redback exhaust. 215rwkw @7psi |
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22-11-2007, 04:43 PM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: On the front steps, Brown-baggin' it.
Posts: 517
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*getting in before Steve*
 Zetec is the model name assigned to the engine, the Model of focus named zetec was only in 2.0L, but the Zetec engine was available in as small as 1.6l in Europe. Oh and a K&N sticker is good for 5-10kW depending on how big it is and where it's positioned. On the front windscreen under the wipers yields the best gains i believe.
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22-11-2007, 09:50 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,311
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I like your style!!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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22-11-2007, 11:20 PM
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4dlvr
Join Date: May 2006
Location: tulla
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i no that Tj-zetec, but my question was are their any 1.8zetecs in australia???
from what ive herd they never made it to australia or are you saying that every 1.8l focus has a zetec style engine??? im sort of confused
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96 EF FAIRMONT Garrett gt40 turbo , iceman plenum, head ported, polished and balanced, wade turbo cam, wade double valve springs, bosch 023 fuel pump, 36lb injectors high flow cat, 4' dump and 2.5' redback exhaust. 215rwkw @7psi |
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23-11-2007, 07:44 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The car model Focus Zetec came out with a 96kW 2.0L Zetec weather it was automatic or manual CL/LX manual came out with a 85kW 1.8L Zetec automatic came out with a 85kW 2.0L Zetec ST170 came out with a 127kW 2.0 Duratec Hope that makes sense to you
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23-11-2007, 01:57 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Victoria
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I'm assuming there all zetec engines. But then again I know next to nothing when it comes to Focus' (and Fiesta's!).
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23-11-2007, 01:36 PM
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Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
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Welcome Mestizo. Great to have another LR joining us. There sure are some great roads down your neck of the woods too.
BTW the LR CL/LX Automatic also had slightly more torque compared to the Manual and I reckon a Alpine Type S Subwoofer adds at least 50kw!!!!. Just ask FOCUSonTHIS.
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Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
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23-11-2007, 05:46 PM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: On the front steps, Brown-baggin' it.
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As usual it takes a wordsmith to decipher my rambling. my apologies for sounding like a dolt.
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2008 Electric Orange LV XR5. With dreamscience strategem SCT, K&N 57i Gen2 cold air intake for more fun and demonic vaccum cleaner noise!! 1975 Mitsubishi/Chrysler GC Galant 2-door Hardtop. 4G63 DOHC heart transplant nearly complete!
Check out the build over here |
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23-11-2007, 06:07 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Jervis Bay
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Thanks for all the info it has come in handy. I had no idea what power my Focus had but now I do. Does anyone have any recommendations on engine management systems for a Focus?
Mestizo 
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