This is a compilation of all my previous threads ive finally decided to throw back up, minus the pictures. i dont feal we need pictures to discuss things that much.
First lets start with the duratec focus information:
ok... this is to help everyone!
years the duratecs are in focus'
2.3 was released largely in 03... it was put into the 03 and 04 zx3's for the green states. yes the 03 and 04 are old bodystyles.
in 05 the Focus ZX4 ST was released and it gained the 2.3L with a few more ponies
in 05 the zx3, ZXw, ZX5, and the lower end ZX4's got the 2.0 duratec no matter manual or automatic tranny.
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Ok onto modifications:
the difference between the 2.0 and the 2.3 are small in the fact alot of the parts that can be bought and installed on the 2.0
can in fact be bought and installed on the 2.3 and vise-versa.
HEADER (notice how i DID not put a S at the end. its a 4cylinder people, it has only 1, uno. singular, mono):
F2 V3.0 Step Header. has a stepped design, it has 1-5/8" primaries and 1-3/4" secondaries and a 2.5" collector. to contain some of the back pressure.
Cosworth Header
Focussport header (stock or aftermarket flex can be used, Focussport is in the process of making their flexpipe)
Intake:
you have a few more options here.
Steeda:
SRI i.e. short ram intake, comes with an alluminum heat shield that sits right behind the d/s headlight.
Focussport.com CAI:
Alluminum Cold air intake, uses stock MAF tube, but comes with a very nice ITG air filter.
Cosworth CAI:
3 piece design replaces all 3 pieces in the intake, BUT! it bottle necks at the MAF, because the maf is programmed from ford to work
inside a certain diameter tube.
F2focus shortram/cai:
This is kinda like the stealth intake, not a true short ram, but not a true CAI either.
Stealth mod:
This is a cheap mod, it'll only cost you the price of a cone filter, the filter gets clamped onto the end of the MAF, and the air filter hangs
in front of the transmissions
MarcyMotorsports CAI:
This is the same designed unit as the focussport CAI, but usually you can find these cheaper and they come in different colors.
K&N:
You have 2 options from K&N, the typhoon is a metal unit and all 1 piece and they have a FIPK which is like a composite plastic all one piece... they claim the plastic
doesnt absorb heat as the metal ones and is supposed to produce 1hp or 2 more.. dont know if thats true, but it depends on the engine and conditions also.
Zomk Speed:
T-304 aluminum intake pipe
Come 3" exchangeable stainless steel filter
Cold Air Intake System allows maximum airflow through the stock manifold system
Maximum airflow through the throttle body is reached, and maximum airflow results in better throttle response and more horsepower
Increase 5-10% horsepower
Produce better intense sound under your hood and better gas mileage
HPS:
HPS has in house Dynapack to ensure every HPS intake increase the horsepower, torque and improve the gas Mileage
The HPS cold air intake can help your engine to suck in more cooler air resulting in better throttle response and higher explosive horsepower output
Featuring the 3-Ply reinforced SILICONE couplers/reducers, the HPS cold air intake kit provides stability even the vehicle is in an extreme driving condition
Exhaust:
steeda - sells magnaflow
magnaflow - stainless steele 2.25inch
borla - 2.5inch stainless steele.
trubendz.com - different variations too many to list... check their website... trubendz.com
MBRP - 2.25inch stainless steel.
if you want to hear clips go here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34810&highlight=stealth+CAI
or here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59148
Camshafts:
Crower
Cosworth
Crane
Crespo
as well they all make springs and retainers for their stages, as well as supertech makes springs, and possibly with Eibach making springs now.
Crank:
Cosworth
OEM
Cylinder Head:
FRPP - www.fordracingparts.com
Port your own
Pistons:
Focussport
Cosworth
OEM
Supertech
wiseco
CP
Custom
Rods:
Supertech
eagle
Cosworth
OEM
Focus-Power (Tom informed me he makes rods for the duratec capable of 750whp)
Camgears:
We do not have adjustable camgears on the market yet.... marcymotorsports has a cam adjustment tool available on his website, but it seems his focus stuff has taken a back
seat... you can try to contact him if you want to get it.
There is a set on massivespeedsystem though if you want to try it.
Tuner:
SCT Excal 2/3
SCT Pro Racer.
Clutch/Flywheel:
EXEDY/Focussport
Spec
Fidanza
Clutchmasters
Diff:
Quaife
Torsen
Phantom Grip (heres a How-To by Sporadic - http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163836 )
Throttle Body:
Focus Central (if you can find it)
CFM
Cosworth
port your own
Under Drive Pulley(s):
CFM
SRmotorsports
Cosworth
Intake Manifold:
Cosworth
Forced Induction:
Focussport, stage 1 and 2.
Hiboost/F2 Focus Turbo kit... not in production anymore, but you may find a used one, it'll be rare, very rare if you do.
F2 Focus has a stage 1 and 2 turbo kit.
Future Forced induction - F2focus apparently is in R&D with a supercharger setup for the duratec.....
Coolers:
Focussport oil cooler(manual and auto transmissions)
Cosworth Oil to water cooler
Engine Fasteners:
ARP
Engine Mounts:
Rear - VF engineering, CFM/steeda poly inserts, also steeda has their own billet rear mount
Driver Side - VF, Steeda.
Passenger Side - VF Engineering
you can find poly inserts on various websites, probably easiest to find is on CFM's site.
Specific tools:
CFM has a camshaft alingment bar and bolt to aid in camgear installation and camshaft installation as well as their UDP install.
Rotunda, Rotunda is the tool brand that makes the special "ford" technitian tools
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here is some various information about the duratec focus:
the 05 duratec focus shares the same suspension as the 00-04 focus, so those kits will all work as the same,
but in 06 ford desided to make the front shocks larger in diameter and alittle taller, so 06+ you HAVE to find springs and shocks
that are said to be for 06+ but the rear is the same all the way across, just the front changed in 06.
shifter - any april 2002+ short throw shifter will work... if your car does NOT have the reverse lockout, you can get a lockout delete from CFM.
Pillar Pod - the A-pillar did NOT change from 00 - 07 so if you see a pillar pod for 00 - 04 it will work in your 07. i have one in mine.
strut tower bars - the front engine bay bar is specific to the duratec. newedge and focussport sell them, the rear because remember the suspension has NOT changed,
can be used across the board.
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Originally posted by, PowerByDuratec:
How do I know if I have a duratec?
- All foci in the 2005 model year are duratecs. Only the ST is a 2.3L duratec in this year. All others are 2.0 duratecs.
- 2004 foci the engine is an optional feature in all states and remains standard in the Green States (California, New York, Mass)
- 2003 Foci that have duratecs were standard for the most part of that model year.
- No older models have the engine.
The easiest way to tell if you have a duratec is looking at your exhaust manifold. If it is in the rear of the engine bay (against the engine firewall) then it is a duratec.
How can I tell if my car is PZEV-certified?
In the green states (NY, CA, MA) all duratec engines are PZEV certified and carry the equipment. If you are on the borderline of these states it is possible to have a PZEV car. The only duratec in the green states to not have PZEV status is the 05 + ST. Still not sure? The window sticker that came on the car will say PZEV next to the name of the car.
Are there any Short-Ram Air Intakes?
Yes there is the Steeda Ram Air. It adds approximately 5 hp. It's for those who want a decreased risk of hydrolocking. However this setup is still not fool proof. See Egz’s link.
AGAIN: THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT HYDROLOCKING IS BY NOT MODDING YOUR CAR
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now here are some helpful links i have found by just SEARCHING the duratec section:
ok... so you have all these parts on your car... now... how much power are you making...?
here are 2 threads to help... one is a big discussion on what it would take to get to 200WHP and the other is on someone who DID.
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106945&highlight=stealth+CAI
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129667&highlight=snuck
want to see what the most popular intake is?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59132&highlight=stealth+CAI
think your MTX75 is slow and you want to put the SVT 6speed in it? read here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131493
Nitrous anyone?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131001
do you have one of the many focus' with NO TACH?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52986
do you want a well rounded car that'll be a good car in the straights as well in the corners?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129575
do you want an LC-1 wideband?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129248
whats the best cam for you?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54334
do you want the cosworth intake manifold on your 2006+ focus?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128092
want to see what the big name duratec users are putting out?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101159
heres a COMPLETE guide to HOW TO's from S2:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=791880
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So... this thread is just to help the duratec section alittle... ive seen a few threads lately that are askin the same questions... so i thought i would help and make a more
direct source of INFO, for the new people...
again this is just to help! its like a guideline, not set in stone.
if i have missed anything or if you have any questions please feal free to post or if you have a question dont forget to post a thread about it, IF it hasnt been asked before (searching doesnt turn up anything)
thanks for looking!
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Focus Parts websites:
www.steedafocus.com
www.focussport.com
www.C-F-M.com
www.newedgeperformance.com
www.ebaymotors.com
www.massivespeedsystem.com
www.marcymotorsport.com
www.focus-power.com
www.f2cars.com
www.fordracingparts.com
www.trubendz.com
www.mbrp.com
www.borla.com
www.magnaflow.com
www.saleen.com
www.roush.com
and you can also get ford produced parts cheaper sometimes here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=94
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and Last but not Least, here is a Wikispace made by member Egz:
http://duratec.wikispaces.com/
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2008 Focus:
As of right now there are few options for the 2008 focus, Ford has once again changed things around. Focussport was succesful with a few modifications to their turbo kit to make it work.
The 2008 focus has a drop in panel filter like the zetec focus, and K&N hasnt released a new panel filter yet.
But on their website they say their short ram will fit it. which i believe. and its good for about 5hp.
---- Originally Quoted by: P0WeRbyDuratec I un-stuck his thread and added his information he typed below, sinse he hasnt been online in over a year and to help reduce a slight amount of stickie clutter.
Originally quoted by Jarrod
The Future of the Focus, The 2009 Focus:
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heres something i found from mike a.k.a b161991sir
Next on the list is the Intake thread:
With the recent bloom of many threads about cold air intakes for the duratec i thought i would make a thread for them:
Cold Air Intakes for the Duratec Focus:
Focussport:
FocusSport™ 2.0L & 2.3L Duratec Cool-Flo Race™ Air Intake System
This is a true "cold air" intake system that situates the filter in the lower front region of the car, away from ALL engine heat. The Cool-Flo Race system utilizes 3" mandrel bent steel tubing along with laser cut bracketry. Other features include all tig-welded construction and coated with silver powdercoat.
$219.95 - 8.4HP
K&N typhoon Short Ram:
Built for performance and show, the Typhoon™ Air Intake System is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum tube induction system designed to fit many sport compact performance vehicles. Typhoon intakes come in one of three designs; cold air intakes (CA), short ram intakes (SR), or complete cold air (CCA) intakes which can be configured as either a cold air intake or a short ram intake. Some Typhoon's have high quality finish options including polished aluminum (part ends with TP), powder coated blue (part ends in TB), powder coated red (part ends in TR), and powder coated silver (ends in TS) among others. K&N intake systems replace your vehicle's restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction allowing more air flow to your engine. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine's RPM range.
$270.95 - 5.24HP
Steeda: (this is technically a short ram intake)
Focus Owners - Be Advised: this is not just any cold air intake kit, this is a Steeda Autosports cold air intake kit. What does that mean for you?
It enhances performance
It looks great
It installs easily
It's your best value
Our Dyno, below, showed six more ponies at the wheels of our Executive Cruiser, and nearly four more pound feet of torque with our Cold Air Kit for the Focus Duratec engine - without re calibration or tuning the engine further. Should easily make even more power on modified engines as well.
The kit includes a precisely machined billet aluminum MAF sensor and handsome stainless steel guard with the stylish Steeda logo laser cut into it, along with a Steeda life-time, reusable filter and all the hardware needed to replace the original factory intake.
Installation is a snap - simple hand tools are all you need to do the job in about an hour, following along with the illustrated instructions provided. When you're done, you'll find that the 'wow' factor under your hood has gone way up as a result of your efforts.
And when you compare this kit to others available, the value becomes clear. Why settle for a glorified hunk of pvc pipe and a new filter element, when you can have a brand new, billet aluminum CNC machined MAF sensor, a reusable filer with lifetime warranty, and a stylish, stainless steel guard instead? Get show and go for the same buck - that's the Steeda Autosports formula for high performance value.
$206.96 - 6.3 HP
K&N typhoon:
K&N now offers it's popular Typhoon intake for the Focus with the 2.0/2.3L Duratec engines. Polished or powder-coated tube adds a little "bling-bling" under the hood as it helps to increase horsepower. Also helps to increase gas mileage...if you can "keep your foot out of it!" You'll love the increased performance and that "high-performance sound", you may not be able to resist putting a smile on your face every time you put your foot down.
Kit comes with either a polished or powder-coated tube, world famous K&N cone filter, K&N Drycharger to help repel water, connector, hardware and allen wrench to help with the installation.
209.95$ - N/A
K&N FIPK 2:
The Generation II FIPK® is K&N's ultimate performance product, designed to increase power by as much as 10%. Most FIPK's are street legal in all 50 US states and come with a Million Mile Limited Warranty. K&N intake systems replace your vehicle's restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten air flow. This allows your vehicle's engine to inhale a larger volume of air than the OEM air filter assembly. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine's RPM range. The filters on these kits are washable and reusable. Most of our intake kits are relatively easy to install using tools commonly available
$291.69 - 11.85HP
AEM:
AEM pioneered the Cold Air induction system for sport compact cars in 1994.
A Cold Air intake system relocates the filter outside of the engine compartment to deliver the coolest air inlet temperatures possible. Cooler air carries more oxygen, which translates into a more intense explosion in the combustion chamber to create more horesepower and torque. But that's only part of the power equation. Tuning the inlet pipe in length and diameter to match the engine's resonance helps move more air to the cylinders (think of your engine as a big air pump), and no company on the market can tune an inlet as well as we can. We also monitor fuel trim correction factors and all OBDII sensors during R&D to eliminate leaning the engine out and/or throwing a check engine light.
Our Cold Air systems are dyno-proven and tested against the competition to create more useable power than any other system of their kind. Every AEM Cold Air induction system features the highest standards of construction and we are so confident in their fit and performance that we guarantee them for the life of your vehicle. All AEM Cold Air systems are either 50-state legal or pending (excluding "Off Road" and "Hybrid" systems), include a lifetime DRYFLOW Synthetic air filter and come with a limited lifetime warranty.
$291.41
K&N FIPK:
A sister product to our 57 Series FIPK, our 63 Series Intake Kits or AirCharger® Intakes are built for many different vehicles and represent a dramatic improvement over a K&N O/E replacement filter alone. They enjoy a faster speed to market than our 57 Series kits due to their pending CARB status. These intakes use only non-metallic rotationally molded tubes that can reduce intake air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube. Restriction can exist BETWEEN an air filter and the engine reducing the benefit of a K&N Air Filter. The weakest link in the airflow "chain" robs a vehicle of its natural horsepower. Often that weak point is the factory air path leading to the Engine. K&N Air Intake Kits virtually eliminate air path restriction by replacing the air filter and the entire air path to the engine. The aerodynamically engineered tube drives a massive amount of air into an engine, which translates into POWER. 63 Series Intake Kits are not legal for street use in some U.S. states.
$273.95 - 11.85HP
Cosworth:
Cosworth Roller Throttle Assembly (YD8070)
For maximum power and performance, Cosworth has developed barrel throttles with an integrated manifold for the Duratec engine. This F1 style throttle provides complete control with un-restricted flow at full throttle. Cast from heat treated aluminium with CNC machined barrels supported by sealed bearings. Shown with optional carbon fiber air box and filter kit KK3599
$2040.00 - N/A
Cosworth:
Cosworth also had a Cold air intake for the duratec focus. but they are no longer being sold, you may be able to find a used one, they come with a K&N style air filter, replace the factory MAF tube, it is all anodized blue, and you can expect to see a 10 - 11hp increase.
First lets start with the duratec focus information:
ok... this is to help everyone!
years the duratecs are in focus'
2.3 was released largely in 03... it was put into the 03 and 04 zx3's for the green states. yes the 03 and 04 are old bodystyles.
in 05 the Focus ZX4 ST was released and it gained the 2.3L with a few more ponies
in 05 the zx3, ZXw, ZX5, and the lower end ZX4's got the 2.0 duratec no matter manual or automatic tranny.
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Ok onto modifications:
the difference between the 2.0 and the 2.3 are small in the fact alot of the parts that can be bought and installed on the 2.0
can in fact be bought and installed on the 2.3 and vise-versa.
HEADER (notice how i DID not put a S at the end. its a 4cylinder people, it has only 1, uno. singular, mono):
F2 V3.0 Step Header. has a stepped design, it has 1-5/8" primaries and 1-3/4" secondaries and a 2.5" collector. to contain some of the back pressure.
Cosworth Header
Focussport header (stock or aftermarket flex can be used, Focussport is in the process of making their flexpipe)
Intake:
you have a few more options here.
Steeda:
SRI i.e. short ram intake, comes with an alluminum heat shield that sits right behind the d/s headlight.
Focussport.com CAI:
Alluminum Cold air intake, uses stock MAF tube, but comes with a very nice ITG air filter.
Cosworth CAI:
3 piece design replaces all 3 pieces in the intake, BUT! it bottle necks at the MAF, because the maf is programmed from ford to work
inside a certain diameter tube.
F2focus shortram/cai:
This is kinda like the stealth intake, not a true short ram, but not a true CAI either.
Stealth mod:
This is a cheap mod, it'll only cost you the price of a cone filter, the filter gets clamped onto the end of the MAF, and the air filter hangs
in front of the transmissions
MarcyMotorsports CAI:
This is the same designed unit as the focussport CAI, but usually you can find these cheaper and they come in different colors.
K&N:
You have 2 options from K&N, the typhoon is a metal unit and all 1 piece and they have a FIPK which is like a composite plastic all one piece... they claim the plastic
doesnt absorb heat as the metal ones and is supposed to produce 1hp or 2 more.. dont know if thats true, but it depends on the engine and conditions also.
Zomk Speed:
T-304 aluminum intake pipe
Come 3" exchangeable stainless steel filter
Cold Air Intake System allows maximum airflow through the stock manifold system
Maximum airflow through the throttle body is reached, and maximum airflow results in better throttle response and more horsepower
Increase 5-10% horsepower
Produce better intense sound under your hood and better gas mileage
HPS:
HPS has in house Dynapack to ensure every HPS intake increase the horsepower, torque and improve the gas Mileage
The HPS cold air intake can help your engine to suck in more cooler air resulting in better throttle response and higher explosive horsepower output
Featuring the 3-Ply reinforced SILICONE couplers/reducers, the HPS cold air intake kit provides stability even the vehicle is in an extreme driving condition
Exhaust:
steeda - sells magnaflow
magnaflow - stainless steele 2.25inch
borla - 2.5inch stainless steele.
trubendz.com - different variations too many to list... check their website... trubendz.com
MBRP - 2.25inch stainless steel.
if you want to hear clips go here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34810&highlight=stealth+CAI
or here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59148
Camshafts:
Crower
Cosworth
Crane
Crespo
as well they all make springs and retainers for their stages, as well as supertech makes springs, and possibly with Eibach making springs now.
Crank:
Cosworth
OEM
Cylinder Head:
FRPP - www.fordracingparts.com
Port your own
Pistons:
Focussport
Cosworth
OEM
Supertech
wiseco
CP
Custom
Rods:
Supertech
eagle
Cosworth
OEM
Focus-Power (Tom informed me he makes rods for the duratec capable of 750whp)
Camgears:
We do not have adjustable camgears on the market yet.... marcymotorsports has a cam adjustment tool available on his website, but it seems his focus stuff has taken a back
seat... you can try to contact him if you want to get it.
There is a set on massivespeedsystem though if you want to try it.
Tuner:
SCT Excal 2/3
SCT Pro Racer.
Clutch/Flywheel:
EXEDY/Focussport
Spec
Fidanza
Clutchmasters
Diff:
Quaife
Torsen
Phantom Grip (heres a How-To by Sporadic - http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163836 )
Throttle Body:
Focus Central (if you can find it)
CFM
Cosworth
port your own
Under Drive Pulley(s):
CFM
SRmotorsports
Cosworth
Intake Manifold:
Cosworth
Forced Induction:
Focussport, stage 1 and 2.
Hiboost/F2 Focus Turbo kit... not in production anymore, but you may find a used one, it'll be rare, very rare if you do.
F2 Focus has a stage 1 and 2 turbo kit.
Future Forced induction - F2focus apparently is in R&D with a supercharger setup for the duratec.....
Coolers:
Focussport oil cooler(manual and auto transmissions)
Cosworth Oil to water cooler
Engine Fasteners:
ARP
Engine Mounts:
Rear - VF engineering, CFM/steeda poly inserts, also steeda has their own billet rear mount
Driver Side - VF, Steeda.
Passenger Side - VF Engineering
you can find poly inserts on various websites, probably easiest to find is on CFM's site.
Specific tools:
CFM has a camshaft alingment bar and bolt to aid in camgear installation and camshaft installation as well as their UDP install.
Rotunda, Rotunda is the tool brand that makes the special "ford" technitian tools
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here is some various information about the duratec focus:
the 05 duratec focus shares the same suspension as the 00-04 focus, so those kits will all work as the same,
but in 06 ford desided to make the front shocks larger in diameter and alittle taller, so 06+ you HAVE to find springs and shocks
that are said to be for 06+ but the rear is the same all the way across, just the front changed in 06.
shifter - any april 2002+ short throw shifter will work... if your car does NOT have the reverse lockout, you can get a lockout delete from CFM.
Pillar Pod - the A-pillar did NOT change from 00 - 07 so if you see a pillar pod for 00 - 04 it will work in your 07. i have one in mine.
strut tower bars - the front engine bay bar is specific to the duratec. newedge and focussport sell them, the rear because remember the suspension has NOT changed,
can be used across the board.
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Originally posted by, PowerByDuratec:
How do I know if I have a duratec?
- All foci in the 2005 model year are duratecs. Only the ST is a 2.3L duratec in this year. All others are 2.0 duratecs.
- 2004 foci the engine is an optional feature in all states and remains standard in the Green States (California, New York, Mass)
- 2003 Foci that have duratecs were standard for the most part of that model year.
- No older models have the engine.
The easiest way to tell if you have a duratec is looking at your exhaust manifold. If it is in the rear of the engine bay (against the engine firewall) then it is a duratec.
How can I tell if my car is PZEV-certified?
In the green states (NY, CA, MA) all duratec engines are PZEV certified and carry the equipment. If you are on the borderline of these states it is possible to have a PZEV car. The only duratec in the green states to not have PZEV status is the 05 + ST. Still not sure? The window sticker that came on the car will say PZEV next to the name of the car.
Are there any Short-Ram Air Intakes?
Yes there is the Steeda Ram Air. It adds approximately 5 hp. It's for those who want a decreased risk of hydrolocking. However this setup is still not fool proof. See Egz’s link.
AGAIN: THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT HYDROLOCKING IS BY NOT MODDING YOUR CAR
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now here are some helpful links i have found by just SEARCHING the duratec section:
ok... so you have all these parts on your car... now... how much power are you making...?
here are 2 threads to help... one is a big discussion on what it would take to get to 200WHP and the other is on someone who DID.
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106945&highlight=stealth+CAI
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129667&highlight=snuck
want to see what the most popular intake is?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59132&highlight=stealth+CAI
think your MTX75 is slow and you want to put the SVT 6speed in it? read here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131493
Nitrous anyone?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131001
do you have one of the many focus' with NO TACH?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52986
do you want a well rounded car that'll be a good car in the straights as well in the corners?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129575
do you want an LC-1 wideband?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129248
whats the best cam for you?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54334
do you want the cosworth intake manifold on your 2006+ focus?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128092
want to see what the big name duratec users are putting out?
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101159
heres a COMPLETE guide to HOW TO's from S2:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=791880
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So... this thread is just to help the duratec section alittle... ive seen a few threads lately that are askin the same questions... so i thought i would help and make a more
direct source of INFO, for the new people...
again this is just to help! its like a guideline, not set in stone.
if i have missed anything or if you have any questions please feal free to post or if you have a question dont forget to post a thread about it, IF it hasnt been asked before (searching doesnt turn up anything)
thanks for looking!
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Focus Parts websites:
www.steedafocus.com
www.focussport.com
www.C-F-M.com
www.newedgeperformance.com
www.ebaymotors.com
www.massivespeedsystem.com
www.marcymotorsport.com
www.focus-power.com
www.f2cars.com
www.fordracingparts.com
www.trubendz.com
www.mbrp.com
www.borla.com
www.magnaflow.com
www.saleen.com
www.roush.com
and you can also get ford produced parts cheaper sometimes here:
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=94
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and Last but not Least, here is a Wikispace made by member Egz:
http://duratec.wikispaces.com/
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2008 Focus:
As of right now there are few options for the 2008 focus, Ford has once again changed things around. Focussport was succesful with a few modifications to their turbo kit to make it work.
The 2008 focus has a drop in panel filter like the zetec focus, and K&N hasnt released a new panel filter yet.
But on their website they say their short ram will fit it. which i believe. and its good for about 5hp.
---- Originally Quoted by: P0WeRbyDuratec I un-stuck his thread and added his information he typed below, sinse he hasnt been online in over a year and to help reduce a slight amount of stickie clutter.
originally quoted by Egz.
http://duratec.wikispaces.com/Parts_List
Originally quoted by Jarrod
Saleen Focus Information:
Review from Sport Compact Car on the Saleen focus:
The Future of the Focus, The 2009 Focus:
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heres something i found from mike a.k.a b161991sir
Next on the list is the Intake thread:
With the recent bloom of many threads about cold air intakes for the duratec i thought i would make a thread for them:
Cold Air Intakes for the Duratec Focus:
Focussport:
FocusSport™ 2.0L & 2.3L Duratec Cool-Flo Race™ Air Intake System
This is a true "cold air" intake system that situates the filter in the lower front region of the car, away from ALL engine heat. The Cool-Flo Race system utilizes 3" mandrel bent steel tubing along with laser cut bracketry. Other features include all tig-welded construction and coated with silver powdercoat.
$219.95 - 8.4HP
K&N typhoon Short Ram:
Built for performance and show, the Typhoon™ Air Intake System is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum tube induction system designed to fit many sport compact performance vehicles. Typhoon intakes come in one of three designs; cold air intakes (CA), short ram intakes (SR), or complete cold air (CCA) intakes which can be configured as either a cold air intake or a short ram intake. Some Typhoon's have high quality finish options including polished aluminum (part ends with TP), powder coated blue (part ends in TB), powder coated red (part ends in TR), and powder coated silver (ends in TS) among others. K&N intake systems replace your vehicle's restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction allowing more air flow to your engine. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine's RPM range.
$270.95 - 5.24HP
Steeda: (this is technically a short ram intake)
Focus Owners - Be Advised: this is not just any cold air intake kit, this is a Steeda Autosports cold air intake kit. What does that mean for you?
It enhances performance
It looks great
It installs easily
It's your best value
Our Dyno, below, showed six more ponies at the wheels of our Executive Cruiser, and nearly four more pound feet of torque with our Cold Air Kit for the Focus Duratec engine - without re calibration or tuning the engine further. Should easily make even more power on modified engines as well.
The kit includes a precisely machined billet aluminum MAF sensor and handsome stainless steel guard with the stylish Steeda logo laser cut into it, along with a Steeda life-time, reusable filter and all the hardware needed to replace the original factory intake.
Installation is a snap - simple hand tools are all you need to do the job in about an hour, following along with the illustrated instructions provided. When you're done, you'll find that the 'wow' factor under your hood has gone way up as a result of your efforts.
And when you compare this kit to others available, the value becomes clear. Why settle for a glorified hunk of pvc pipe and a new filter element, when you can have a brand new, billet aluminum CNC machined MAF sensor, a reusable filer with lifetime warranty, and a stylish, stainless steel guard instead? Get show and go for the same buck - that's the Steeda Autosports formula for high performance value.
$206.96 - 6.3 HP
K&N typhoon:
K&N now offers it's popular Typhoon intake for the Focus with the 2.0/2.3L Duratec engines. Polished or powder-coated tube adds a little "bling-bling" under the hood as it helps to increase horsepower. Also helps to increase gas mileage...if you can "keep your foot out of it!" You'll love the increased performance and that "high-performance sound", you may not be able to resist putting a smile on your face every time you put your foot down.
Kit comes with either a polished or powder-coated tube, world famous K&N cone filter, K&N Drycharger to help repel water, connector, hardware and allen wrench to help with the installation.
209.95$ - N/A
K&N FIPK 2:
The Generation II FIPK® is K&N's ultimate performance product, designed to increase power by as much as 10%. Most FIPK's are street legal in all 50 US states and come with a Million Mile Limited Warranty. K&N intake systems replace your vehicle's restrictive factory air filter and air intake housing. K&N intakes are designed to dramatically reduce intake restriction as they smooth and straighten air flow. This allows your vehicle's engine to inhale a larger volume of air than the OEM air filter assembly. More air means more usable power and acceleration throughout the engine's RPM range. The filters on these kits are washable and reusable. Most of our intake kits are relatively easy to install using tools commonly available
$291.69 - 11.85HP
AEM:
AEM pioneered the Cold Air induction system for sport compact cars in 1994.
A Cold Air intake system relocates the filter outside of the engine compartment to deliver the coolest air inlet temperatures possible. Cooler air carries more oxygen, which translates into a more intense explosion in the combustion chamber to create more horesepower and torque. But that's only part of the power equation. Tuning the inlet pipe in length and diameter to match the engine's resonance helps move more air to the cylinders (think of your engine as a big air pump), and no company on the market can tune an inlet as well as we can. We also monitor fuel trim correction factors and all OBDII sensors during R&D to eliminate leaning the engine out and/or throwing a check engine light.
Our Cold Air systems are dyno-proven and tested against the competition to create more useable power than any other system of their kind. Every AEM Cold Air induction system features the highest standards of construction and we are so confident in their fit and performance that we guarantee them for the life of your vehicle. All AEM Cold Air systems are either 50-state legal or pending (excluding "Off Road" and "Hybrid" systems), include a lifetime DRYFLOW Synthetic air filter and come with a limited lifetime warranty.
$291.41
K&N FIPK:
A sister product to our 57 Series FIPK, our 63 Series Intake Kits or AirCharger® Intakes are built for many different vehicles and represent a dramatic improvement over a K&N O/E replacement filter alone. They enjoy a faster speed to market than our 57 Series kits due to their pending CARB status. These intakes use only non-metallic rotationally molded tubes that can reduce intake air temperature and decrease intake sound over a metal tube. Restriction can exist BETWEEN an air filter and the engine reducing the benefit of a K&N Air Filter. The weakest link in the airflow "chain" robs a vehicle of its natural horsepower. Often that weak point is the factory air path leading to the Engine. K&N Air Intake Kits virtually eliminate air path restriction by replacing the air filter and the entire air path to the engine. The aerodynamically engineered tube drives a massive amount of air into an engine, which translates into POWER. 63 Series Intake Kits are not legal for street use in some U.S. states.
$273.95 - 11.85HP
Cosworth:
Cosworth Roller Throttle Assembly (YD8070)
For maximum power and performance, Cosworth has developed barrel throttles with an integrated manifold for the Duratec engine. This F1 style throttle provides complete control with un-restricted flow at full throttle. Cast from heat treated aluminium with CNC machined barrels supported by sealed bearings. Shown with optional carbon fiber air box and filter kit KK3599
$2040.00 - N/A
Cosworth:
Cosworth also had a Cold air intake for the duratec focus. but they are no longer being sold, you may be able to find a used one, they come with a K&N style air filter, replace the factory MAF tube, it is all anodized blue, and you can expect to see a 10 - 11hp increase.