2000 Ford Escort ZX2 Turbo

Modifications List

Engine
Focus Zetec block bored to 85.5mm
Focus Zetec head mildly ported
Supertech 2mm oversize intake valves
Supertech 2mm oversize Inconel exhaust valves
Eagle Rods
JE Asymmetric Pistons (9.0:1 Comp Ratio)
ARP Head and Main Studs
ARP Rod Bolts
C-F-M Oil Pump
Crower Valve Springs and Titanium Retainers
2” Aluminum Radiator from a Celica ST185
SVT Focus Intake Manifold
3” dump pipe exhaust

Driveline
Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel
SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch
MFactory Helical LSD
Upgraded 3-4 Shift Fork
Lower Ratio 5th Gear
Transmission case stress-relieved and all bearings and seals replaced

Forced Induction
Garrett GTX2863R turbocharger
SPA Turbo Manifold
TiAL MV-S Wastegate
TiAL Q BOV

Fuel and Engine Management
Megasquirt 3 + MS3X ECU
TinyIOx Canbus Extender
Innovate WBO2 and EGT
AEM 340 Fuel Pump
Flex Fuel enabled
Variable length Intake Manifold runners
Siemens Deka 80 Lb/Hr Injectors
VW/Audi Coil on Plug conversion
Electronic Boost Control
Wheelspeed-based Traction Control

Suspension/Brakes/Handling
Megan Racing 1.75” Lowering Springs
Tokico Struts
21mm Rear Swaybar
Rear Disc Brake swap
Hawk HP+ pads on all corners
Nitto NT-05 Summer Tires (205/50-15)
Blizzak WS70 Winter Tires (185/60-15)

Exterior
Projector Retrofit
4300K 55W HID
All external illumination is LED
Aerocatch Hood Pins

Dyno Numbers

Colorado Springs - June 21st 2015 - 10 PSI Wastegate Pressure

281.43 WHP @ 7100 RPM
238.10 WTQ @ 5000-6000 RPM

Drag Times

Gateway - East St Louis, IL
13.977 @ 105.21 MPH

Bandimere - Denver, CO
14.092 @ 107.84 MPH

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Comments

Garritt Aucker

Definitely not something you see everyday!

12/23/2015 - 14:36 |
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Thanks for even giving it a look over. One bad thing about modifying an uncommonly done up car is that no one pays attention to it, until it does something totally unexpected.

12/23/2015 - 14:48 |
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Garritt Aucker

Yea man I love weird stuff like this, even if it was bone stock id give ya a like, im all about being different

12/23/2015 - 14:51 |
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Anonymous

I had one of these a few years ago. Through a specd muffler on and called it good. Fun little car. Is that 281 @ a safe tune?

01/18/2016 - 04:53 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

That was a very conservative tune. Little spark advance, and slightly overfueled. With about 5 weeks of datalogs to compare and modify, it’s now probably north of 300. Followup dyno run will be in the spring.

01/22/2016 - 07:40 |
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J. Tucker

how are these stock? I’m thinking about getting one and modding it slightly

09/30/2018 - 01:52 |
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