A quick update on my Supercharged ST170

[Big Will]

Just thought i'd chuck a few photos up from the last few months work on the car...

Some of you might remember i bought it about 9 months ago and ran it round for a few months as i got it. Then i did a trackday at Oulton Park and got massively high oil temps and very low oil pressure, developed a bit of death knock shortly afterwards so figured i'd give it a winter rebuild!

So - hopefully i'll be back up and running by the end of the month!

Now, the pictures!

Engine building:
















Short ratio straight cut final drive gearbox:


Fully built up with Quaife ATB:


First mockup of the boot area:


First part of the Raychem DR25 spec loom:


Got the 362mm APs on under the new 18s


Not the best shot, but just a quick one after the engine went back in:


Parked up after a quick wash


The twin headlights (and the red air duct) is a temporary look while i work out whether to put the original xenons back in or go to twins...

Also looking at putting a standard bonnet back on with some subtle vents cut in.

We'll see what this week brings! Now for the spec:

Engine:

Modified Powerworks Supercharger
Custom Ratio Supercharger Pulley
Wizards Of Nos Direct Port Nitrous
2084cc Zetec
9.8:1 CR
Saenz Forged Conrods
IASA Forged Pistons
Knife Edged Nitrided Crankshaft
ACL Race Bearings (Big End & Mains)
CFM Billet Geared Oil Pump
ARP Main Cap Stud & Nut Kit
ARP2000 Rod Bolts
ARP Head Stud & Nut Kit
Custom Ported ST170 Head
CAT Cams Custom Profile Camshafts
CAT Cams Valvesprings & Retainers
Piper Vernier Pulleys
AEM Race ECU
Raychem DR25 Spec Custom Engine Loom
MSD Ignition Coil Pack
Magnecore 8.5mm Leads
Aquamist Race Spec Water Injection
Split Section Baffled Sump
Siemens 60lb/hr Injectors
Billet Fuel Rail
Carbon Fibre Oil Breather
Aeromotive A1000 Primary Pump
Aeromotive Fuel Filters (Pre Pump & Pre Rail)
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Reg
Aeromotive Fuel Rail

Transmission:

Getrag MT285 Gearbox
Straight Cut Short Ratio Final Drive Kit
Quaife ATB Differential
Clutchmasters FX400 Racing Clutch
CFM Quickshift
ARP Flywheel Bolts


Suspension & Wheels:

18x8” Compomotive CXT
Toyo R888 Tyres
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
Rear Camber Plates
Rose Jointed Tie Rods
Powerflex Polybushes

Brakes:

(Front)
AP Racing 362mm Semi Floating Rotors
Reyland Custom Bells
AP Racing 6 Pot Calipers
DS3000 Pads

(Rear)
Std ST170 Calipers & Discs
Mintex 1155 Pads


Interior:

Flocked Dash & Centre Console
Corbeau Pro Series Bucket Seats
5 Point Harnesses
AIM MXL Strada Dash
AEM Wideband Lambda Display
Aquamist 52mm Digital Controller
Nitrous Pressure Gauge
Custom Warning Lights
Highpower Systems Nitrous Maximiser
Pro Alloy Custom Fuel Swirl Pot
Relocated Dry Cell Battery
Carbon Fibre Doorcards

[Nikko 40691]

That bonnet is so terrible, but somehow it works!

[Mr Dave]

I love the bonnet, just looks really aggressive yet so much better than all the WRC ones that are usually stuck on Focii.

Looks like a really fun project too.

[cw42]

Blimey! Better keep an eye out for you at the lights!

Unless it's raining []

[Stu R]

Quite a spec list there! Sounds like it's going to be cracking fun when it's finished and a bit nippy

[bishbash]

But......please change the bonnet

[rsstman]

Nikko 40691 said:

That bonnet is so terrible, but somehow it works!

+1 looks right on that car, id probably keep the quad lights too, would be a lot of work trying to make the car look more subtle and anyway why make such an animal look plain.

[rgracin]

What caused the engine failure in the first place?

Any ideas on what the final power output will be??

[Big Will]

Engine problem was caused by the oil overheating and losing its viscosity...

Hoping to see around 350bhp on the charger and over 400bhp with the nitrous on.

A race fuel map with the nitrous on should hopefully crack the 450bhp mark

[Elskeggso]

In my opinion, standard lights and bonnet. I think a more discreet look would suit it. Very nice anyway!

[Allblackdup]

Awesome Will! and i love the bonnet!

[Lil' Joe]

Love it mate. I thnk the bonnet is a bit.

Some say, it could be interpreted as chavvy. And that would be a shame because it's f'ing awesome and I love it. I always felt the mk 1 Focus RS got it right, much nicer than the mk 2 IMO.


Keep us updated.

[RobCrezz]

I bet thats a blast to drive!

[Waynester]

Good effort, always loved the Focus..i had 3. Last one an orange ST

I reckon take it back to original, lights bonnet etc.. nice set of white Oz's. Lovely.

400+ through the front wheels will be interesting

[xr2tdave]

Awsome car mate well done thats a impressive spec

[jonn2oo9]

hey couple of quick questions if you wouldnt mind answering them im atempting a build simaler to your just less extream:
does the st170head go onto a zetec blacktop and how much effors is it 2 keep the vvt and is it worth it?

cheers hope ur weapon is goin well awsome car u got how much did it set u back?

[AB]

The amount of money you are spending on this must be immense.

I love the look of it as well as the obvious engineering. Definitely think it'll look better with the standard xenons back in it though, and I love the EGR kit.

Good work!

[sleeper88]

Seen the full feature in fast ford i think it was mental.