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05-01-2009, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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As some of you may know, I am having a new top end built on my engine. Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head (milled by 0.040" to raise compression), uprated valves and springs, Ford Racing Stage 2 camshafts, Ford Racing vernier cam gears, billet oil pump gears, ARP studs and bolts etc.
It is all with Rob Herrod at the moment, and I'm just waiting on a new set of solid valve lifters from the U.S. I'm hoping it will all be finished by SFS. However, I've created a little something to top it all off when its finished, and I couldn't wait to share Hope you like it!  Bought the stock valve cover (brand new) off a guy in the U.S for $50 Sprayed the cover with Harley Davidson black crinkle finish crankcase paint. (Stuffed it up 1st time, had to strip it and do it again) Got my stainless steel plug cover (Auto Specialists UK) CNC engraved by a company here in Melbourne (Dont ask how much!  : )Pinched the logo off the web, and the guys in the studio at work retouched and resized it. All in all I am really rapt with it, and couldn't wait to share. Generous praise welcome!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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05-01-2009, 09:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Melbourne
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how much is all that setting you back??
the rocker cover looks sweet as! i like your taste! is it getting done at herrod in thomastown? |
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05-01-2009, 10:02 PM
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I've collected the parts bit by bit over the last two years, but don't want to think how much!
However, I bought most of the parts at really good prices, and the big bits (cylinder head) when the dollar was 96c. And yeh, at Herrod's in Thomastown. Even though it's not a Falcon, Rob has always been really enthusiastic with me about my Focus projects
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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06-01-2009, 02:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
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Will Rob dyno the Focus for a before-and-after comparison? BTW I've been perusing cnc.co.uk and their prices for the Focus isn't too bad imo.
I am contemplating my own "bling" to compliment our display (ozmodel.com).
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Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
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06-01-2009, 02:43 PM
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Hi Eddie. Yes Rob will dyno, and I have the old dyno sheet to compare. he'll need ti dyno it to a. custom tune, and b.tune the vernier cam gears
I'm hoping for 96kw at the wheels (as opposed to 96kw at the engine - stock), but more will be nice!!!!! (ozmodel.com.........now that is a totally different type of bling Eddie!!!!)
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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06-01-2009, 05:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Had me worried for a minute there, steve. Thought you'd gone and bought a set of 20" chrome spinners.
I knew you had better taste.
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06-01-2009, 08:55 PM
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 I'l pay that one!(20" chrome spinners on my Focus?.............aaaargh even the thought of it freaks me out!)
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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06-01-2009, 09:44 PM
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just pictured an blinged up disgusting hummer.....now i did throw up! |
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07-01-2009, 10:45 AM
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Steve, first thing is first....what great job your doing on your car. I have always admired it. Wished I could do all the things you did to your car. But sorta realised I don't have that sort of money to throw about. But always had a ball to see what you had installed for SFS. Secondly, I don't want to know how much you spent but if you need something engraved again....let me know and I will refer you to someone near Herrods. He is a mate of mine and he does a good price. Even the company I work for gets all their stuff off him.
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07-01-2009, 12:19 PM
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Thanks Adam. I really appreciate that.
And even though you're a Falcon owner these days, you'll still be coming to SFS won't you?
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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07-01-2009, 05:46 PM
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Yeah I have to get 1st prize in the raffle again lol. But I will keep the car in the car park so none of you guys get jealous lol. I will be envy of you guys.
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Previous Cars 2002 AUIII XR6 1995 EF Falcon XR6 2003 LR Focus Zetec 1989 KE Laser TX3 |
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16-01-2009, 09:32 PM
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Looks good Steve! Can't wait to see what you've done to the car!
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16-01-2009, 10:16 PM
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Not a lot really Helder. Looks like my engine won't be finished in time, as a couple of small parts have been delayed from the states
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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16-01-2009, 10:29 PM
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www.sctflashtuning.com
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Just of interest we have focus tuning software for all the Euro Fords , we are now the Australian and New zealand for SCT Flash and Dream science .
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17-01-2009, 07:18 AM
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Rob and John,
That's great news for all the Euroford guys! Will be music to many ears
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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17-01-2009, 03:29 PM
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nice additions, how come you didn't get auto specialists to cnc the cover plate? they did a good job on my plate & it cost bugger all
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