As the title explains, i am on a tight budget, as i am a college student. I have a 2006 Focus ST, and Im looking to modify it without breaking my bank. I have a K&N Cold air intake, and X2 Chip. Anymore budget-worthy ideas to boost some HP?

cheapest hp upgrade for the $ bang// nitrous
50 - 75 hp on a stock motor.= lots of fun....
Saw a couple of kits for sale in the market place...

Check out the stickied threads at the top of the Duratec Performance Chat (http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=41)

Wanting boost and tight budget do not go together.

Also, check out the How-to Archive (http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65218) for DIY mods.

As the title explains, i am on a tight budget, as i am a college student. I have a 2006 Focus ST, and Im looking to modify it without breaking my bank. I have a K&N Cold air intake, and X2 Chip. Anymore budget-worthy ideas to boost some HP?

If your budget is that tight, Go with Nitrous. That's Hp under 1000.00 Since you have an X2, get a tune for the NOS. The Saleen focus came came with a 75 wet shot and got great numbers.

2004 Saleen N2O Claimed Crank Hp: 151 hp @ 5750 rpmClaimed Crank Torque: 154 lb-ft @ 4250 rpmMeasured Wheel Hp: 133 hp @ 5800 rpmMeasured Wheel Torque: 139 lb-ft @ 4200 rpmMeasured Wheel Hp (NOS): 198 hp @ 5500 rpmMeasured Wheel Torque (NOS): 226 lb-ft @ 3600 rpmRedline: 6000 rpm

The only way you'd get away with not breaking the bank is by not crashing your car into it. Unless you can source quality parts in good shape for cheap, expect to spend over 3k for turbo kits. If you go cheap you run the risk of headaches and expensive repair bills.

well. i dont want to ruin my engine with nitrous..doesnt it cause wear and tear on the engine? i was thinking a 67 mm throttle body, and a short throw shifter i saw online at CMF for $350. . would that be worth my buck?

well. i dont want to ruin my engine with nitrous..doesnt it cause wear and tear on the engine? i was thinking a 67 mm throttle body, and a short throw shifter i saw online at CMF for $350. . would that be worth my buck?
IMO nitrous is very good when it works properly, but its very dangerous and if there is ever a mechanical failure (doesn't have to be your fault, something could just malfunction) your car could be toast.

TB might make your car too touchy and you might not like it/have to learn to drive all over again. its an amazing mod for an automatic but for a 5spd not so much, least in my opinion.

if you wanna save some coin, you can just cut-down your stock shifter till you can afford a STS (good idea though, you should get one) and see about getting an exhaust system, it'll really wake up that 2.3

I also hear the CFM dog bone mount is a really nice mod for a 5spd.