Fast Ford

Tech Spec

Mk1 focus

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Engine

Focus ST170 iron block, Eagle con rods, JE pistons, 9:5:1 compressio­n ratio, Ric Wood CNC ported and polished ST170 head, Ford Racing billet oil pump, ARP bolts throughout, complete high-boost Powerworks supercharg­er kit including intercoole­r, CFM vernier pulley (exhaust cam), Omex 710 ECU with semi-sequential fuelling setup, 60lb injectors, Focus RS fuel pump and swirl pot, CFM oil separator, Vibra-Technics engine mounts and torque mount, Focus RS exhaust system

Powe r

300bhp (owner’s estimate)

Transmissi­on

Focus ST170 Getrag six-speed gearbox, Torsen LSD, SPEC solid flywheel, ARP flywheel bolts, SPEC clutch cover plate, custom-made Helix ceramic four-paddle drive plate

Brakes

Brembo front calipers with 300mm discs

Suspension

ST170 AP coilovers

Wheels and tyres

Compomotiv­e 7.5x18in six-spokes finished in gold on 225/40x18 tyres or Focus RS 8x18in five-spokes finished in anthracite on 225/40x18 tyres

Interior

Genuine Focus RS interior, black harnesses, ST170 gauges plus A-pillar gauges for water, oil temperatur­e and boost (switchable from white to green)

Exterior

Focus Zetec three-door bodyshell with genuine Focus RS front bumper, grille, front wings and arch liners, side skirts, rear bumper and tailgate spoiler, Phoenix Autosport rear quarters, Pumaspeed front splitter, full respray in Frozen White

Thanks

My mate Paul Donnelly for painting the car, Darren and cousin Gav for helping out – cheers lads!

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