Fast Ford 09.2022_downmagaz.net

p54 p50 DALE MASTERMAN DAN WILLIAMSON DAN WILLIAMSON REP TO RACE CAR CONTRIBUTOR SUB-EDITOR SUB-EDITOR FAST FORD PROJECT RANGER KING CAB FOCUS ST170 SIERRA COSWORTH MONDEO 2.5T This month we introduce a new face Dan’s ST170 budget build needs a All the 1990s’ underbonnet bling is The Rep To Race Car keeps its cool and a new project: a Ford Ranger damn good clean, but at least he’s finally saying farewell, as Dan’s taking that’s set to become a show-stopper. fitted upgrades. More next month. regular trips to the powder-coater. despite the recent heatwave thanks to an Airtec intercooler upgrade. But we’ll get that sorted at another time; “One turbo here, the The chassis will be our main objective was to mock-up and see other one over there. modified to allow the where the new Duratec V6 will sit in the bay. Doing an engine swap is never an easy job, Yeah, that’ll work” body to sit lower even when you’re swapping like for like, so the fact we’re binning off the stock engine and Somebody had already started fitting a completely different powertrain and the mods with this air filter, transmission is testament to the skills that Swallows and The Install Company possess. but that’s nothing compared to what’s coming next With everything out of the way, Swallows raided the spare parts room and grabbed a V6 to dummy-up where everything is going to sit, including the two snails that the gang are going to bolt to it. One thing is for sure, it’s going to be a tight squeeze, but I have every faith in Swallows to get it sorted. The other main factor that we’re taking into consideration when doing the swap is that we want the truck to roll super-low, and that’s one of the main reasons Phil popped along to help out, as this is his forte and he’ll be responsible for dropping the body and tubbing the rear end before the Car Audio and Security-supplied Air Lift suspension is bolted in place. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, as this going to take a lot of fabrication and engineering to get everything aligned. The only way is up, or should I say down? Stay tuned for regular updates in the mag and on the Fast Car website. Swallows Racing wasted no time seeing what the team has to work with Dirty old diesel is already in the bin SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 51

FAST FORD PROJECTS The RS was keeping good company on the Fast Ford stand at RS Combe JAMIE FOCUS RS the wet, and I must say I was impressed. Then, just a couple of weeks later it was MOT TIME MOT time, and now the weather was bright After awetappearanceat RSCombe,itwas MOT sunshine, and the mercury was recording the time again for the RS as it reaches six years old highest temperatures the UK had ever seen. Again, I must confess the Pirellis seemed to QUICK SPEC Mountune m400R ■ Revo RV019 alloys ■ H&R lowering springs ■ 3M wrap hold up very well, offering plenty of grip while ■ Mountune axle-back and sports cat ■ H&R anti-roll bars ■ Tarox brakes ■ Mishimoto intercooler, retaining low road noise and a decent amount intake kit, and oil cooler kits ■ Quaife ATB of ride comfort too. I’ll start on a positive; I think 18, but the torrential downpour did mean it The RS was taken to a local MOT station, the problems with the tyres wasn’t as busy as previous years. called Fair Test MOTs. And that’s exactly what are all now sorted. The Pirelli I want from an MOT, a fair test. I put my kids P Zeros seem to suit the car But that didn’t stop the die-hard Ford fans in the back of this car, but I also drive it like an well and I’ve been impressed and Combe regulars from enjoying another RS should be driven when they’re not in it, with their all-round cracking show. My RS formed part of a cool so I don’t want a dodgy ticket from a suspect performance so far. And with collection of feature cars on the mag stand, tester. I want to know it’s as safe and solid as this being the British summertime, I’ve been and the convoy to the show with some of the it should be. But when it comes to modified able to test them in all weather conditions you Bristol RSOC members and Mark Sargeant, cars, you don’t want a pedantic tester who’s can imagine, despite only having had them who was driving the Rep to Race Car Mondeo, looking for any reason to fail the car just fitted for a few weeks. was worth getting up early for. because they don’t understand it. One of the wettest days out recently was at one of my favourite events of the year, RS Anyway, I bottled it when it came to going Luckily, Trevor Barrett-Cross at Fair Test Combe. You can read the full report on page on track in those conditions, but the sodden MOTs is a fellow modified-car fan – he owns a roads on the way home gave me ample sorted Mk2 Focus ST with a full Ken Block- opportunity to assess how the Pirellis felt in style livery – so I knew I’d get a ‘fair test’. Indeed, I did, and as expected the RS sailed through the MOT. The only thing it needs now is a good clean, ready to enjoy some more during the summer months. Trevor gave everything a thorough check, before issuing a fresh MOT 52 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022



REP TO RACE CAR KEEP COOL Another logo gets added as the spec list grows Tuning the formidable 2.5-litre turbo engine begins with an Airtec intercooler upgrade Words & Photos JAMIE QUICK SPEC ■ Mondeo 2.5T ■ Titanium X ■ 19in Rotiform BUC-M alloys ■ Toyo R888R tyres ■ Scorpion Red Power turbo-back exhaust including sports cat ■ custom wrap by 3M ■ PB coilovers ■ Airtec intercooler T hings are progressing nicely We need to do this because cooler air is ECU pulls the power back to save itself from with the Rep to Race Car more dense than hot air, and basically you damage. Or, in the worst cases, things start project and the spec list is get more bang for your buck with cooler air. to melt and get very expensive indeed. While a performance-orientated intercooler constantly growing, but there’s will give power and torque increases over a Luckily for our Mondeo project, the stock replacement on a totally standard car, specialists over at Airtec Motorsport offer still a lot more we need to do before this car the main reason they are needed is to cope an off-the-shelf intercooler upgrade even with the increased temperatures and airflow for our Mk4 TitX. These guys have the Ford is fit for the racetrack. That’s what we’ve of a tuned engine. market (and others) totally covered, and it made sense to opt for an upgrade that has been looking at this month, and we’ve ticked In most cases, the factory intercooler just already been tried-and-tested for installation can’t cope; it can’t cool the air sufficiently, the and performance. Talking of which, Airtec off one of the first jobs on our list, which was temperatures increase, and – at best – the says this upgrade will yield 5-to-15bhp an intercooler upgrade. An intercooler’s job is simply to cool down the air that comes out of the hot turbocharger before it enters the engine. Fitting was entrusted to Ford Parts R Us Before and after, a SlimFast ad in reverse Jamie contemplates 54 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022 nailing the new ‘cooler to the bumper

IN ASSOCIATION WITH W W W.TE N GTOO L S.C O M increases on an otherwise standard car, temperatures at the same time. from cooler charge air temperatures – and even bigger gains can be seen on tuned As soon as ours arrived – complete with perfect, considering we fitted it in this and remapped engines; something we have summer’s searing 40C heat. planned for the near future. yellow Airtec logo to match the car’s livery – we called Mark at Ford Parts R Us and booked Behind the wheel, it does feel a little livelier Looking at the diddy original intercooler a day on the ramp. The Airtec kit comes with but much bigger power gains will come with compared to significantly larger Airtec full fitting instructions, and while it is a bit of a a custom remap, something we can look upgrade, you can see why; it’s over twice squeeze getting such a large ’cooler in place, ahead to now we know the intercooler will as big. That means it has the extra capacity installation is all straightforward. The new unit cope. Before then, though, we need to bin off to cool more air, more efficiently – ideal for bolts directly to the radiator crossmember, the standard and restrictive airbox and fit a tuned engines where more air will need to which does require removing and drilling for much freer-flowing intake system, which is flow through the intercooler faster to meet the new mounting bolts, but the hardest part why we’re on the phone to RamAir right now. the engine demand. was just removing all the OE plastic rubbish to More on that next month. make sure there is enough space for the new But the size only tells half the story, as intercooler to fit. CONTACT the whole intercooler has been designed to optimise airflow. Airtec’s new design features Once it is all home, though, the intercooler AIRTEC MOTORSPORT even higher-flowing end tanks feeding the bolts in place perfectly and even uses the 60mm intercooler core, which Airtec says has original boost hoses, making installation www.airtecmotosport.com increased power and torque, and reduced simple and easy. And now we can benefit Airtec logo says SUPPORTED BY Mondeo means business www.3m.co.uk www.rotiform.com www.toyo.co.uk www.scorpion-exhausts.com [email protected] SEE THE LATEST UPDATES ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/FASTFORDMAG SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 55

A tool control system designed to maximise efficiency ®

Visit our new look website now to buy online with ease 01440 710266 [email protected] SCC’s Time A�ack winning Fiesta ST180 The new CURVED featuring our Radiator and Oil Cooler ST180 Intercooler package. As well as Comp Spec Intercooler. Use the Hashtag Our purpose build fi�ng centre now open! Call #proalloy to get a to have your parts feature on our story fi�ed by the experts! Fiesta ST MK8 Owning our own RS MK3 has given us the opportunity to spend countless hours in research and development to get our products to perform to the highest possible standards. Radiator Header Tank Intercooler Boost Pipe Kit New Intercooler Kit - Visit our website for the latest releases FORD PARTS R US PERFORMANCE AND RETRO FORD SPECIALISTS n MAINTENANCE n REPAIR n TUNING UPGRADES n FULL RESTORATION E: [email protected] | T: 01934 820792 | M: 07446 487799 ADDRESS: UNIT 6 HOMEFIELD IND EST, LOCKING MOOR ROAD, WESTON SUPER MARE. BS24 7BE

MFOORTDOSRISNPORT The latest racing updates from Blue Ovals competing in various categories all over the globe IN THE RACE After two solid points finishes, Ash was looking to bank yet more vital championship The BTCC reaches the halfway point of the points as he lined-up in P7 for the final race of season at Croft, and the Motorbase Focuses the weekend. are well and truly in the championship mix He launched well and was challenging for Words JAMIE / Photos MOTORBASE PERFORMANCE sixth at the end of the first lap but contact to the rear of the number 1 Focus into Clervaux T hree red flag stoppages played NAPA Racing UK car; without taking major on lap two led to damage and a limp back to havoc with qualifying at Croft risks, any passing opportunities were nigh-on the pits. Great work by the team got him back recently. For the Motorbase impossible. Gaining one position late on, out, four laps down, and he finished 26th – Performance team, that meant Ash Sutton Cammish ended the race in 13th place. but was at least able to gather important data. could only manage one flying lap in his NAPA Racing Focus ST, which saw him start Once again misfortune befell Ollie on Round 15 was the worst race of the Sunday’s race from P7, while Ash’s teammate, only the second lap of race one when, while weekend for Ash, but it was the highlight for Dan Cammish, was baulked during qualifying running strongly in the pack, contact put him Dan; he delivered an excellent drive from 13th and lost half-a-dozen places as a result. off the track and heavily into the barriers at on the grid to finish in eighth position. Gaining Dan would start round 13 from P14. The Sunny Out. Sam, meanwhile, couldn’t make a place on lap one, by the fourth tour he was Apec Racing with Beavis Morgan duo in the the progress he’d hoped for and finished the into the top ten, and took ninth on lap six. sister Focus STs were almost inseparable, with first race in 21st. Then, with two laps to go, he grabbed eighth just 0.058 seconds splitting Ollie Jackson in at Sunny In with a good pass. 19th and Sam Osborne in 22nd. After such a Round 14 was equally difficult to make disruptive qualifying session, the difference progress; Ash banked more valuable points Ollie put together another great first lap to between grid slots was minuscule – Ollie was as he recorded his second P6 finish of the climb into 17th spot from 20th, and after Ash’s only 0.8 seconds off pole position in P19. weekend, while Dan finished in 13th again. incident he gained another place. Although Ash launched brilliantly at the start of the edged back soon after, he regained 16th and first race of the weekend and immediately With a lot to do from 27th on the grid took 15th on the last lap and the final point- moved into sixth place. But it was difficult to in race two in his repaired Focus ST, Ollie scoring position. Sam slipped outside the top make progress from there, with overtaking produced a sensational start and opening lap 20 on lap one but hit back to move back into proving to be scarce, and he stayed P6 until to gain no fewer than six places. Racing hard 19th after a few laps. In the end, he had to the chequered flag. throughout and dicing with his teammate settle for 20th position. It was a similar story for Dan in the other Sam in a tightly packed group, both Apec Racing With Beavis Morgan drivers took Motorbase heads into the summer break turns ahead of the other, with Sam eventually third in the manufacturer/constructor finishing in 19th spot, just ahead of Ollie. standings, while NAPA Racing UK remains second in the teams championship and Apec Racing With Beavis Morgan holds 13th place. The next event is at Knockhill at the end of July; full update next month. Regular points scoring keeps Ash in the title hunt Passing was tricky 58 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

IN THIS ISSUE p60 p61 p62 p63 BRITISH TOURING CARS WORLD RALLY BRITISH GT4 MODIFIED FORDS Despite incidents and mixed CHAMPIONSHIP Fords are back on the podium where Fast Ford’s dream series headed results, Croft saw Fords remain M-Sport Pumas are showing their they belong, as the GT4 Mustang to Oulton Park, where Fiestas and strong. Motorbase Focuses stay in potential to be front-line contenders, showed supercars its tailpipes at Pumas mixed with old-school contention for the constructor title. with four stage wins in Kenya. Donington during round six. Escorts and RS500s. Pumas show thier potential on the gruelling Safari Rally STAGE WINS ON THE SAFARI The M-Sport Pumas endured a gruelling Safari Rally Kenya, but four stage wins shows they have the pace to compete at the front Words JAMIE / Photos M-SPORT T he Safari Rally in Kenya has always representative roads on Friday morning; said, “We knew going in that this rally would been one of the toughest events on Sebastien Loeb showed his class and took be a challenge, perhaps the biggest of the the WRC calendar, but it’s a rally M-Sport’s first stage win on the opening stage season in terms of ultimate durability. The where M-Sport and Ford have enjoyed of the day. Retirements plagued the rest of conditions exceeded our expectations, enormous success in previous years. Friday and Saturday’s running, but there was especially the fesh-fesh, which was effectively Sadly, that wasn’t the case this year, with a welcome return to form on Sunday when a lottery and perhaps a bit over the limit the intense event proving to be the ultimate M-sport recorded another three stage wins; of what these new Rally1 cars can handle. endurance test for the new hybrid Puma two more for Loeb and the first WRC stage Despite this, we have to look at the positives. Rally1 cars. win of the season for Adrien Fourmaux. These are new cars, and we learned some But despite the results charts showing Three of those stage wins came with one-two very valuable lessons. The ultimate pace M-Sport’s best finish was Craig Breen in finishes for M-Sport Pumas too. of the Puma was there, with both Seb and sixth, it wasn’t all bad news; the Puma clearly Adrien taking stage wins as well as having demonstrated it had the pace to compete at The final Power Stage brought more three cars claiming Power Stage points.” the sharp end, recording four stage wins and reasons to be cheerful, with Loeb going seeing three cars score Power Stage points. second-fastest and Gus Greensmith and The M-Sport team now heads to Estonia for The event began in the desert just Fourmaux finishing not far behind in fourth the next round of the WRC. The cars are still in outside Nairobi, before returning to more and fifth respectively. action as we send this issue to press, but we’ll have a full update next month M-Sport team principal Richard Millener SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 59

FORDS IN MOTORSPORT BRITISH GT SSWOUERETSTFAINRITS,H weekend’s finale with no success penalty to serve. Signoretti started the race and kept Matt Cowley and Marco Signoretti claimed the car firmly in the top five before handing another GT4 Mustang podium in round six of over to Cowley, who immediately lit up the the British GT Championship time-sheets when he rejoined. He was within the top three with just a handful of laps to Words MIKE RYSIECKI / Photos LEIGH JONES run, and then blew past the Newbridge Aston Martin Vantage on the penultimate lap to T here were two chances for British the rest to overcome both that time penalty snatch a hard-earned second-place finish. GT teams to score championship from Donington and their additional silver points at the end of June when class weight load. His pace was sufficient for Marco Signoretti was thrilled: “Definitely Snetterton hosted rounds five and six of the teammate Signoretti to be able to rejoin a a lot better than the morning. It was so hairy 2022 campaign. car’s length ahead of Team Parker Racing’s for the first few laps, it was actually pretty Sunday’s timetable saw a pair of 60-minute Porsche 718 Cayman after the driver change. difficult navigating but I kept my nose clean. sprint races following May’s three-hour race I picked a few off and that put us in a better at Donington where Academy’s Matt Cowley Sadly, there was late race drama and position, and then once we settled in, we had and Marco Signoretti claimed their first win a post-race penalty for Team Parker for good pace. When Matt took over, he chased of the season. The downside for all podium avoidable contact with Academy’s leading down every car in front of him. It was so good finishers is the success (time) penalty to be Mustang. With just nine minutes remaining, to watch.” served during the next race’s pit-stop. Signoretti had things fully under control until Academy Motorsport and the Mustang unwelcome contact from the Porsche at When asked if he set about the second won at Snetterton last year, although doing Brundle corner spun the Mustang, putting race with renewed vigour, Matt Cowley so again in race one would require them to it out of the race with left-rear suspension responded, “After the disappointment of this overturn that maximum ten-second success damage. The stewards responded by issuing morning’s race there was definitely a bit more penalty. In Saturday’s qualifying for the first the over-optimistic Porsche driver with a ten- determination. Because I did the second stint, race, Matt Cowley pulled half-a-second over second stop-go points-nulling penalty that I didn’t need to worry about tyres. I got in the the chasing pack and subsequently improved would be applied post-race. car and just used everything we had. We got a his time further with his second flying lap, to bit of luck going our way, and with such a great put pole beyond doubt. As calm and professional as always when team, we are always up on the podium when In the race he made a great start and drove under fire, Academy Motorsport set about nothing interferes with us”. a flying opening stint as he pulled well clear of repairing the Mustang for race two. If there was any upside to the first race injustice, Next time the GT4 championship heads to it was that their Mustang went into the Spa at the end of July; fullupdate next issue. Mustang team is getting used to the podium Ford keeps AMG at bay 60 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

MODIFIED FORDS Modified Ford seven-second lead over second-placed Dan Series is where Minton in his beautiful X-Pack Mk2 Escort. Blue Ovals meet Richard Rudd, in one of three RSR Escorts running on the day, secured the remaining for battle podium step. HOTTING UP The remaining class wins were taken by It’s all to play as the season reaches the mid- Piers Grange, Kester Cook and Alex Boam. point, especially as some DNFs for the front- Boam had to carry out significant repairs in runners mix up the results at Oulton Park the paddock after receiving a heavy shunt towards the end of race one. Unfortunately Words and pics JONATHAN FLETCHER all of the hard work proved to be in vain as the Fiesta’s engine expired in race two. A lready at the halfway stage of the Blue Ovals from Fiesta STs to RS500 Sierra 2022 season, the Modified Ford Cosworths, with everything in between. The second race began with Cockell and Series headed to the picturesque the EsCos making an early break for a second circuit of Oulton Park in Cheshire for rounds Series organiser Paul Nevill was win, with Minton and Grange in pursuit. All nine and ten at the end of June. unfortunate enough not to even leave the was going to plan until the steering rack on As a circuit that rewards the brave but assembly area for race one, when his Escort’s the Cossie began to pump out fluid; with the punishes the fool hardy in equal measure, we master cylinder cried enough and dumped spray hitting the hot exhaust, retirement was were guaranteed plenty of action. Especially its contents. Hopefully a quick fix will see Paul the only option. when, on the back of another successful return to the track in time for the next event. event at Donington Park, the series dedicated Minton took over the reins leading the to fast Fords drew a grid of 29 cars for the The familiar front-running Escort Cosworth pack, with Grange moving up to second latest event. Racers took to the track in of Dave Cockell set the pace in qualifying, overall. Hot on their heels was the Mustang- securing pole by nearly five seconds, and powered XR4i of Ashley Shelswell. Having dominating the first race of the day with a started on the last row of the grid following a DNF in race one, Jack Gadd carved his way through the pack with outstanding pace in his RSR Escort to close on the leading pack. Looking to have the win wrapped up, Minton was unfortunately unable to take the chequered flag; a DNF due to suspected fuel pump failure dealt out a cruel blow. One man loss is another’s gain, and the demise of Minton promoted Grange for the overall win, with Shelswell second, and Gadd taking third place. With the top three also taking first place in their respective classes, Richard Rudd, John Edwards-Parton and Mac McCarthy took class honours to round out the day’s proceedings. Next up the Modified Ford series heads to Snetterton, but we’ve also heard a little rumour that many of the cars will attending Ford Fair at Silverstone on 14 August, where you can get up close to the cars, chat to the drivers, and, of course, watch them strut their stuff on track too. Justin Fuller’s Puma leads John Alex Boam had awful luck Edwards-Parton’s XR2 David Mathias in RS500 SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 61

FORDS IN MOTORSPORT NATIONAL R ALLYING & HISTORIC TOURING CARS Words and photos PAUL LAWRENCE COMPETING IN AN RS200 Steve Harris uses his 700bhp as it’s meant to be – and M ost Group B Ford RS200s are now rough and tumble, but he joined the Ralli22 that’s full-pelt living in semi-retirement, but Steve group at the Shelsley Walsh hillclimb and Harris is different from most posted fastest time in the 700bhp monster. “I got it five or six years ago. It was bit of a owners. He still uses his RS200 the way it was barn find. It was brand-new and had never intended when they were built for Group B He said, “We thought we’d come and turned a wheel. And they wanted to sell it so rallying in the mid-1980s. have a play. It’s a replica of the car that Mark I stepped in. It’s an animal. There’s not many Rennison ran in the late 1980s but it is based Group B cars that do rallycross now. They’re It’s usually a rallycross car, where it gets on a proper RS200 Evolution. sensible people but there’s a few daft people like me!” IN HONOUR OF MCRAE H aving a Ford Focus World Rally Car Ex-McRae X4 FMC in the hands of Graeme Sherry in your garage is pretty special, but Words and photos PAUL LAWRENCE if you are a Scot, you want one with a Colin McRae story. That’s just what Graeme Sherry has done with the car best known as X4 FMC, rallied by McRae in Portugal in 2001. For the balance of the season it was driven by Francois Delecour, which included a big accident in Australia. It was rebuilt and later used by Markko Martin and Francois Duval. “I’ve had it just shy of four years now,” says Sherry, who uses it sparingly on suitable occasions, including with the Ralli22 group. “I was lucky: I actually went to buy another one. And that was sold before I got there. Paul Benn said he had another one, but it would be two years before it was ready as he wanted to restore it. And so I waited two years, and I got the car.” 62 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

SEE US AT FORD FAIR AUG 14TH PREMIUM PERFORMANCE BRAKE LINES NEW range update for • Available in a choice of thirteen colours Ford applications. • Greater braking efficiency and firmer pedal feel • Resistance to abrasion and corrosion Ford Focus MK4 • Direct replacement for your original brake lines (EcoBoost, EcoBlue, 2.0 ST, 2.3ST) Buy online at goodridge.co.uk or find a dealer at goodridge.com/distributors Ford Focus Turnier Estate MK4 (EcoBoost, EcoBlue, 2.0 ST, 2.3ST) Ford Fiesta MK8 (EcoBoost 1.5 ST) Ford Puma (1.5ST) goodridge.com

FORDS IN MOTORSPORT NAME STEPHEN SAWLEY CAR MK2 ESCORT RACE SERIES MSN CIRCUIT RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP SMPOOTTOLRIGSPHOTRT FUTURE PLANS The Mk2 Escort has still got what it takes on the rally stages, as Stephen Sawley proves “I think I need a bit more power to get to the front, or Words & photos JONATHAN FLETCHER preferably an R5 Fiesta.” HISTORY OF THE CAR Escort receives well- FAVOURITE RACE deserved mid-stage SERIES AND WHY “I bought the car from guy who said he raced it once and pampering “The MSN Championship is it tried to kill him. To be fair, the first one I’ve done, and when I first drove it, it tried to is a bit kinder on the car kill me too. But my friend Ian than the gravel stages, but Peak, who’s rallied for years, we finished every round in helped me set it up, and it our first year coming from became a different car. I also circuit racing.” fitted power steering, which made a big difference. We’ve WHAT GOT YOU placed second and third INTO RACING AND several times in our class; HOW DID YOU GO the best result coming 15th ABOUT IT? overall out of 100 cars against modern R5s, which I was “I first started racing pleased with.” motorbikes at a young age, and later on got into 64 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022 circuit racing. I competed in circuit racing in a Honda Civic, with great results and lap records along the way. I then sold the Honda to allow me the chance to give rallying a go.”

MOTORSPORT SPOTLIGHT Mk2 can still hold its own on rally stages Stephen gives it some stick Vauxhall haters, TECH SPEC look away now MK2 ESCORT ENGINE 2.0-litre Vauxhall XE 16-valve, big- wing sump, QED throttle bodies, Omex ECU, Rally cams, vernier timing gears, large custom exhaust POWER 210bhp WEIGHT 1150kg TRANSMISSION Quaife five-speed Type-9 dog box SUSPENSION Front: large Jumbo Proflex dampers with billet stub axle, adjustable TCAs, tension struts with drop-link anti-roll bar, Word Cup crossmember, high-ratio steering rack with adjustable electric power steering; rear: Proflex coilover dampers with remote cannisters mounted to back of the axle, Watt’s linkage six-link setup, wide Atlas axle with 4.6 LSD, two- piece large half-shafts BRAKES Front: AP Racing alloy four-pot callipers, alloy Group 4 hubs and studs, AP Racing discs; rear: disc-braked axle, hydraulic handbrake, dash-adjustable bias pedal box WHEELS & TYRES 13in Minilite alloys with a variety of tyres in medium, soft and hard compounds EXTERIOR Fully seam-welded shell, 15in rear tubs, Group 4 alloy arches, Kevlar arch guards, polycarbonate windows, sponsors’ livery INTERIOR Full weld-in Custom Cages roll cage with X-diagonals, door bars and forward triangulation, OMP seats, full harnesses, bespoke wiring, trip meter, floor trays, suede steering wheel, shaped alloy fuel tank in boot SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 65

FORDS IN MOTORSPORT SNETTERTON 300 SNETTERTONT R A C K G U I D E 300 We guide you around one of the most comprehensive tracks the UK has to offer Words ALEX NEVILL & JAMIE Photos FAST FORD ARCHIVES S netterton is one of the best tracks handling of your car it’ll be a reasonably light You can use the marker boards to your left to test at in the UK. It has a bit of amount of braking for the corner. as a reference; you want to be hard and late everything: fast corners and slow on the brakes, but not too late as any issues corners, long turns and short turns, big The first apex is the most important; aim making the apex of the corner will ruin your straights and small ones. Every part of a car is for the tightest part of the kerb on the inside exit speed. tested at Snetterton. It might not offer the (but don’t necessarily hit it) and you want to same thrills as somewhere like Brands Hatch start feeding in the throttle as soon as you Gently turn into the corner, trying to roll as or Oulton Park, but it’s still a big challenge to know you’re going to make the apex. much speed as you can into the apex, about nail a lap here. three-quarters of the way around the turn. From there let the car run out slightly, From here, it’s hard on the throttle and out 1 - RICHES before cutting back in for the second apex to the left of the circuit on the exit, before where the inside kerb widens. By that point, moving back over to the right for Palmer. After dashing up the Senna straight from the you should be flat on the throttle. start line or pit lane exit, the first of the 12 3 - PALMER corners on the new ‘300’ layout is Riches, a The car will run out to the left of the circuit fast double-apex right-hander. It’s a corner on the exit, which is exactly where you want it Palmer needs a similar technique to Riches, where you’ll need to build up your confidence to go. Just make sure it doesn’t run too wide, although it’s a slightly different corner. It’s and speed with each lap. as the grass has a habit of spinning cars into roughly the same length but there’s only one the Armco on the inside. apex and it’s a slower approach. Usually, on a track day there’ll be boards to your left that’ll count down the distance to 2 - MONTREAL Brush the brakes before turning to slow the the corner, so you can use these as reference car, and then aim for the start of the kerb as points for your braking. From the exit of Riches, it’s a short burst down your apex and hug it for most of the corner. to the Wilson hairpin (also called Montreal, as If you’re finding that you’re struggling with Depending on your confidence and the the corner’s modelled after the hairpin at the understeer on the exit you can try a slightly Montreal Formula One circuit). 66 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

BOOK YOUR NEXT TRACK DAY WITH JAVELIN TRACK DAYS WWW.JAVELINTRACKDAYS.CO.UK 01469 425040 MONTREAL SNETTERTON 300 2 7 WILLIAMS 8 9 OGGIES BRUNDLE AND NELSON BOMB HOLE 6 5 4AGOSTINI HAMILTON 3 PALMER 11 1 MURRAYS RICHES 10 CORAM later apex for a straighter exit, but bear in indicating the corner either side of the circuit, Dab the brakes before you turn and aim mind that your mid-corner speed will be which you can use as a braking reference. You for the start of the inside kerb as your apex. slower as a result. can carry a fair amount of corner speed into From there hold the car in tight until you the turn, as it’s quite a short corner. reach the tyre bundle on the inside, by which 4 - AGOSTINI point you want to be letting the car run out Use as much of the inside kerb as you can to the left. You’ll know you’ve got the corner Agostini is the next corner, which is a horribly here to hook the car in tight, and don’t let it right when your left-hand wheels are kissing awkward hairpin. Whatever you do through run out to the exit fully until after the slight the exit kerb. here it’ll always feel quite under-whelming kink in the road. and slow, so it’s important to stay disciplined and don’t let yourself overdrive the corner. 7 - WILLIAMS 7 - BRUNDLE & NELSON Use the marker boards on your right as Williams follows almost immediately After taking a well-earned rest down the your reference for braking, and from there afterwards. It leads onto the long Bentley Bentley straight it’s time for one of the aim for about halfway around the inside straight, so it’s important to keep your trickiest sections of the circuit, starting with kerb for the apex. This line offers the best momentum up through the corner and get a the Brundle and Nelson complex. The key compromise between getting the power strong exit. with this section is to prioritise the exit of down on the exit and the shortest line/ highest minimum speed on the entry and apex of the corner. The key with this turn isn’t to try to find time, it’s about trying not to lose time. 5 - HAMILTON The circuit starts to get fun again with Hamilton, a short and fast left-hander that demands commitment from the driver. There is usually a tyre bundle by the apex to stop you cutting the corner, and you want to aim for that, but you definitely don’t want to hit it. This is one of the corners where you need to be committing to the throttle early; as soon as you can tell the car will make the apex, you need to be back on the throttle for a fast and stable run through the corner. 6 - OGGIES Snetterton is one of those tracks that has a bit of everything Oggies is the only corner you can really attack. You’ll want to position the car on the left-hand side of the circuit quickly, which isn’t easy as the car will be fully over to the right after going through Hamilton. From this point there are usually boards SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 67

FORDS IN MOTORSPORT SNETTERTON 300 Snetterton has been a home to BTCC for 50-odd years Nelson, as that’s where time can be found. part it’s an acceleration zone, so the key is to 10 - MURRAYS On approach you can use the boards on make sure that you aren’t having to fight the car through the corner. There aren’t really any Finally, the braking zone for Murrays starts your right and the bridge as reference points visual markers around this corner, but you’ll towards the end of Coram, so you’re still for your braking; you’ll want a late apex right develop a feel and a rhythm for the corner turning when you hit the brakes. With that towards the end of the corner at Brundle so after a few laps. in mind you need to be softer on the brakes that you can keep the car fully to the left for than usual, but still hard enough to get the your approach to Nelson. 9 - CORAM car slowed down properly for the 90-degree left turn. You’ll need to use some throttle through The penultimate corner is Coram. The two Brundle to keep your minimum speed up, but most important things here are your vision Visually there are usually some orange honestly it doesn’t matter how much throttle and your sense of balance with the car. You floppy markers to the driver’s right that you use at this point. The harder you are need to be looking long around the corner provide reference points for your braking, but on the throttle here the more you’ll need to to find your apex, which is about halfway you can’t depend on them; the nature of this slow down for Nelson, and whatever you do around where there’s an access road on the braking zone means they can often be wiped through Brundle just make sure you don’t do inside and a painted kerb: you want a wide, out by your fellow drivers. anything that’ll compromise your approach arching line into it as hugging the inside of the to Nelson. corner throughout the turn will be too tight. Once you’ve got the car slowed down, It’ll slow the car and make the corner even the apex/exit of the corner is identical to the Between the two corners is an extremely tougher for you. technique needed at Nelson. When you’re out short straight, at a guess probably 20 to 30 of the corner, keep to the right of the circuit for metres, so it’s very difficult to coordinate your Your balance with the car will be crucial. the shortest run to the finish line, especially entry to the corner. Once that’s done your The length of the turn means it won’t be flat, if on a qualifying or timed lap. If not, ease apex is the corner of the inside kerb (Nelson is so there will be points where you’ll need to lift the car over to the left as you head up Senna a 90-degree turn) and from there you need to off the throttle slightly, but too sharp a lift will Straight; you want to be on the left side of the be accelerating hard up to the Bomb Hole. cause lift-off oversteer. track ready for the right-hander at Riches, but it pays to get over to the left before the pit- 8 - BOMB HOLE You’ll also be constantly making small lane exit emerges, so any cars venturing onto adjustments on the steering wheel, and if the track don’t disrupt your rhythm. The Bomb Hole is flat for most race cars but in they aren’t small enough, you’ll upset the road cars with less grip you’ll probably want to balance of the car that way too. And that’s a lap of the Snetterton 300 dab the brakes before turning in. For the most circuit completed. 68 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

+44 (0)1295 701076 Excellent Safety Record Rewards Points & Bulk Buy options PERFORMANCE CLUTCH KITS UK’s Largest Selection & Club & Group Events SINGLE MASS FLYWHEELS 16 Venues Anglesey, Bedford Autodrome, Blyton Park, [email protected] Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Castle Combe, Croft, Donington Park, Kendrew Barracks, Mallory Park, Oulton Park, Silverstone, Snetterton, Spa Francorchamps, Three Sisters & Thruxton SPECIALIST ALL MAKES & SPECIALIST MALOLDMEALKSESSE&RMVIOCDEEDLS&SREREVPIACEIRDE&DREPAIREDALL MAKES &ALAL MAKES & LL n•gPerformanece P•MaPrOetSrsfDoPrmEEadLnCSceIAPSaLrEtsIRSVT•MIPCOeM•rEfDoDrmEaL&•nScMeRP•SOEaMrETPtOsRATPVPrIrReeIppCEaaPErDartaDiotni/o&Tnes/RtTA•eErrMsaPOenOtgATAePdIrrRreapEnarDgateiodnr/Test ArrafngeDd o ALL MAKES &es• Supplied & Fit•teSdupplied & Fitted • Su•pplied•& AFilt•tleoAdylloWy WhheeeelSslsTyTreyPraeckP•aagAecllsokuyaWgheeesls Tyre Ppackages p MODELS SERVICED & REPAIRED• Modification &• TMroadcifikcatPiorne&pTararcaktiP•oreMnpo•adraiftiicoant•ionR&S•T/RrSSac/TSkTPPPraeaprrtatsMsration • RS/ST Parots difi 01482 860019, 07939 1239357IS•UCnoiStsPw1E0o1CrIatAhLEPISnPTaTtrleUwte•sUnrCanpiwotitss••••r1w1i1esMCPSJwo1a0eruoedaotrhEps1df.EwnpoPPitgnPw4fatlroioitaemrcleewtr8sersawdrtrpaahpstk2wmnri&srowiPu,icessnwPaFe8eedBp.ori0•l&.tgtUPP6PeettgspTCeaotn1aaTsa0csodrriroro•ttmsskas4kks0w1u,cr,reBo81kpBt1oV0sdreapettPt2hi9Rc•1pocoeoErtUkPker,ronPiw4arFotVp8sctrV0sloeiwtRa•8pesesirh6rrpre7RiawFpuoad2cwtwosaor0t9rhopuriRiedPstowrarRa08opu3ednPaktrdao.adkoud6r9P1dtgarst.ost.ar,,kdss0csc9otrBo1,BSsCk.omnSe0BuRoc••••u,n2e.vpueBFpuo1oienpARMF.vv3poceplrkoFtli.uSe9leclerOphoueoro9rd/dkodyTlrSlry,krakie3tlVesTrHPWPye0riR•ddp5aUedrPHyhe7riwF1oacsteUpo7sr9rHheroa1RtdtsoS0lar7osun3UaPJuraDaTktTdp91diFryoJistp.,sr7conToleBi1S/eorneTuP0dd2.evpaFueJspc3oltrtkiTgklerAe9sadsdyrgmr3aHeons5Utg1oe7rds0pJoTwrtu1k

FF TECH FACTSFA S T F O R D AND FIGURES Swot up on your Blue Oval knowledge with this little lot… MODEL BUILT BETWEEN ENGINE POWER TORQUE TOP SPEED 0-60 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW PRICE NOW COSWORTH SIERRA RS 1985-1986 1993cc YBB 204 BHP 205 LB.FT 149 MPH 6.2 SEC £15,950 £30,000 to £50,000-plus SIERRA RS500 1987 £19,950 £60,000 to £115,000-plus SAPPHIRE 2WD 1987-1990 1993cc YBD 224 BHP 206 LB.FT 154 MPH 6.1 SEC £19,000 £15,000 to £30,000-plus SAPPHIRE 4X4 1990-1992 £20,064 £15,000 to £30,000-plus ESCORT T34 1992-1994 1993cc YBB 204 BHP 205 LB.FT 150 MPH 6.1 SEC £21,379 £30,000 to £50,000-plus ESCORT T25 1994-1996 £23,495 £30,000 to £50,000-plus 1993cc YBG/YBJ 220 BHP 214 LB.FT 150 MPH 6.6 SEC 1993cc YBT 227 BHP 224 LB.FT 140 MPH 5.9 SEC 1993cc YBP 217 BHP 217 LB.FT 140 MPH 5.7 SEC ESCORT MK3 XR3 1980-1982 1596cc CVH 95 BHP 98 LB.FT 110 MPH 9.6 SEC £5123 £3500 to £15,000-plus 1596cc CVH 104 BHP 101 LB.FT 118 MPH 8.8 SEC £6030 £3500 to £15,000-plus MK3 XR3i 1982-1986 1596cc CVH 115 BHP 109 LB.FT 118 MPH 8.7 SEC £6750 £10,000 to £30,000-plus 1596cc CVH 132 BHP 133 LB.FT 128 MPH 8.3 SEC £9583 £10,000 to £30,000-plus RS1600i 1982-1983 1596cc CVH 132 BHP 133 LB.FT 128 MPH 8.2 SEC £10,028 £5000 to £20,000-plus 1596cc CVH 104 BHP 102 LB.FT 118 MPH 9.4 SEC £7854 £3000 to £12,000-plus S1 RS TURBO 1985-1985 1998cc I4 148 BHP 142 LB.FT 129 MPH 8.2 SEC £16,073 £3000 to £12,000 1998cc I4 148 BHP 142 LB.FT 128 MPH 8.6 SEC £16,493 £3000 to £12,000 S2 RS TURBO 1986-1990 MK4 XR3i 1986-1990 MK5/6 RS2000 1991-1996 MK5/6 RS2000 4X4 1993-1996 COUGAR 1998-2002 2544cc Duratec 167BHP 160 LB.FT 140 MPH 8.2 SEC £21,005 £1000 to £3000 COUGAR 24V FIESTA 1981-1983 1598cc Kent 84 BHP 91 LB.FT 106 MPH 9.4 SEC £5150 £3500 to £15,000-plus MK1 XR2 1984-1989 £5731 £2500 to £12,000 MK2 XR2 1989-1992 1596cc CVH 95 BHP 98 LB.FT 112 MPH 8.7 SEC £9995 £1500 to £9000 MK3 XR2i 1990-1992 £11,950 £5000 to £15,000 RS TURBO 1992-1995 1596cc CVH 108 BHP 102 LB.FT 119 MPH 9.0 SEC £12,712 £3500 to £9000 RS1800 2000-2002 £10,820 £500 to £1500 MK5 ZETEC S 2005-2008 1596cc CVH 133 BHP 135 LB.FT 129 MPH 7.9 SEC £11,432 £750 to £2000 MK6 ZETEC S 2004-2009 £13,595 £750 to £4000 MK6 ST (ST150) 2013-2019 1796cc Zetec 130 BHP 119 LB.FT 124 MPH 8.3 SEC £16,995 £7000 to £15,000 MK7 ST (ST180) 2008-2019 £12,595 £1000 to £8000 MK7 ZETEC S 1596cc Zetec SE 101 BHP 107 LB.FT 113 MPH 10.2 SEC £16,615 £5000 to £12,000 1596cc Zetec SE 98 BHP 107 LB.FT 114 MPH 9.9 SEC £22,895 £10,000 to £18,000 £20,700 £12,000 to £17,000 1999cc Duratec 148 BHP 140 LB.FT 129 MPH 7.9 SEC 1596cc EcoBoost 180 BHP 177 LB.FT 137 MPH 6.9 SEC 1596cc Duratec 118 BHP 112 LB.FT 120 MPH 9.6 SEC Ti-VCT MK7 1.0 140 PS 2014-2016 999cc EcoBoost 138 BHP 155 LB.FT 125 MPH 8.7 SEC MK7 ST200 2016-2019 MK8 ST 2019-on 1596cc EcoBoost 197 BHP 214 LB.FT 142 MPH 6.5 SEC 1497cc EcoBoost 197 BHP 214 LB.FT 144 MPH 6.3 SEC FORD GT 1966-1968 4727cc V8 360 BHP 330 LB.FT 164 MPH 5.3 SEC UNQUOTED N/A GT40 2005-2006 £120,000 £200,000 to £250,000-plus GT 2017-on 5401cc V8 (s/c) 550 BHP 500 LB.FT 205 MPH 3.6 SEC £450,000 N/A GT 3497cc EcoBoost 647 BHP 550 LB.FT 216 MPH N/A 70 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

FAST FORD FACTS AND FIGURES MODEL BUILT BETWEEN ENGINE POWER TORQUE TOP SPEED 0-60 MPH PRICE WHEN NEW PRICE NOW FOCUS ST170 2002-2005 1998cc 171 BHP 145 LB.FT 134 MPH 7.9 SEC £15,910 £750 to £3500 Duratec ST MK1 RS 2002-2003 (Zetec) 6.4 SEC £19,995 £10,000 to £25,000-plus MK2 ST 2005-2011 1998cc 212 BHP 229 LB.FT 144 MPH 6.5 SEC £17,995 £1500 to £7000 MK2 RS 2009-2010 Duratec RS 5.9 SEC £24,005 £18,000 to £25,000 RS500 2010 5.4 SEC £35,450 £30,000 to £60,000 MK3 ST 2012-2018 2522cc Duratec 222 BHP 236 LB.FT 150 MPH 6.5 SEC £21,995 £6500 to £20,000 MK3 ST TDCi 2015-2018 8.1 SEC £22,945 £12,000 to £20,000 MK3 RS 2016-2018 2522cc Duratec 301 BHP 325 LB.FT 163 MPH 4.5 SEC £31,000 £25,000 to £30,000 MK4 ST 2019-on 5.7 SEC £29,495 £22,000 to £35,000 2522cc Duratec 346 BHP 339 LB.FT 165 MPH 1999cc EcoBoost 247 BHP 250 LB.FT 154 MPH 1997cc TDCi 182 BHP 295 LB.FT 135 MPH 2261cc EcoBoost 345 BHP 347 LB.FT 165 MPH 2261cc EcoBoost 276 BHP 310 LB.FT 155 MPH MONDEO 1996-2000 2544cc Duratec 168 BHP 162 LB.FT 139 MPH 8.0 SEC £19,190 £500 to £3500 ST24 1999-2000 7.8 SEC £22,945 £750 to £2500 ST200 2002-2007 2544cc Duratec 201 BHP 170 LB.FT 141 MPH 6.8 SEC £21,745 £1000 to £5000 ST220 2004-2007 2967cc 223 BHP 203 LB.FT 155 MPH 8.7 SEC £22,145 £500 to £2500 ST TDCi Duratec-ST 2198cc 153 BHP 266 LB.FT 137 MPH Duratorq TDCi MUSTANG 2015-on 2263cc EcoBoost 312 BHP 319 LB.FT 145 MPH 5.8 SEC £31,745 £22,000 to £30,000 ECOBOOST 2015-on 4951cc Coyote 415 BHP 391 LB.FT 155 MPH 4.8 SEC £35,745 £27,000 to £35,000 GT RS200 1984-1985 1803cc BDT 250 BHP 215 LB.FT 140 MPH 6.1 SEC £49,995 £150,000 to £200,000 RS200 1986 2142cc BDT-E 500 BHP 350 LB.FT 140 MPH 3.07 SEC unquoted £225,000 to RS200 £275,000-plus EVOLUTION RS1700T 1983 1778cc BDT 200 BHP unquoted 140 MPH unquoted N/A N/A RS1700T PUMA 1997-2001 1679cc Zetec SE 123 BHP 115 LB.FT 126 MPH 8.8 SEC £14,550 £500 to £3000 1.7 2000 1679cc Zetec SE 152 BHP 119 LB.FT 126 MPH 7.9 SEC £22,750 £8000 to £15,000 RACING PUMA SIERRA 1982-1985 2792cc Cologne 150 BHP 161 LB.FT 130 MPH 8.0 SEC £9656 £3500 to £15,000-plus XR4i 1985-1988 8.4 SEC £11,914 £3000 to £9000 XR4X4 1989-1993 2792cc Cologne 150 BHP 161 LB.FT 125 MPH 8.2 SEC £14,706 £2500 to £9000 XR4X4 1990-1993 9.7 SEC £17,330 £2000 to £6500 XR4X4 2933cc Cologne 150 BHP 172 LB.FT 129 MPH 1998cc I4 124 BHP 128 LB.FT 119 MPH SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 71

FF TECH MK2 FOCUS RSM O D I F Y I N G G U I D E It’s one of the most tuneable fast Fords ever built, so let’s take a closer look at how to put your own stamp on the Mk2 RS Words JAMIE Photos FAST FORD ARCHIVES E ver since it arrived back in 2009, And then, with accessible aftermarket power potential, the Mk2 Focus RS is the the Mk2 Focus RS has fired up a engine management kits coming to the model that really kick-started the current tuning war the likes of which we market, a whole new level of engine tuning trends of aggressive WRC-style bodykits, lairy began; 500bhp quickly became 600, then rear wings and custom graphics packages. hadn’t seen since the Cossie’s 700, and now there are numerous Mk2 RSs running well over 1000bhp. Of course, at The Mk2 Focus RS can be anything you heyday in the mid-Nineties. these performance levels we’re well beyond want it to be: add some subtle tweaks for the realms of bolt-on upgrades, but with an an OEM-plus comfortable fast-road cruiser, Having seen fantastic results from tuning army of specialists supporting the five- take a motorsport-inspired approach to cylinder Duratec found in the Focus, it’s not all create a devastating track weapon, or let your the Mk2 ST, specialists couldn’t wait to get one-off custom parts either. imagination run wild and create a truly unique show car that’s as individual as you are. And their hands on the even more powerful To cope with all that grunt, the factory it doesn’t matter if your vision requires a brakes and suspension will also need some useable and mild-mannered 300bhp or a rip- full-fat RS model. The factory 301bhp was serious work; again, there’s plenty of options your-face-off 1000bhp-plus, if you really want to choose from. And, along with the brutal it, you can have it. Here’s how. lifted to 350-to-370bhp almost overnight, using modified versions of similar upgrade components available for the ST, and it wasn’t long before tuners were looking to break the 500bhp barrier. That came and went, but still our thirst for power wasn’t quenched. 72 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

MODIFYING GUIDE MK2 FOCUS RS Stock seats are great, but there’s plenty of options for upgrades Custom dash faces work well Cage and a track weapon may see any unnecessary bucket seats weight removed and a roll cage and four-point TRANSMISSION give cabin a harnesses added. It’s a case of horses for motorsport feel courses, but thankfully there’s loads of feature The M66 six-speed ‘box is a tough unit and will cars that appear in Fast Ford regularly to give you cope with most things thrown at it. We’ve seen INTERIOR some inspiration. it handle some crazy bhp figures, especially if the mapping is kind and the car isn’t used for The RS was well specced as standard and hard launches and/or aggressive shifts. came with the legendary Recaro Sportster CS bucket seats. What you do in here will be all Gary Lendon at Collins says even the down to personal tastes and the style/intended driveshafts are much tougher than the ST’s use for the car. Show cars may go for a custom and don’t cause any concern on most modified retrim with lots of carbon fibre additions, while machines. Of course, crazy power levels and/ or hard use on track will be a different story. Coilovers offer plenty of For the ultimate transmission in a Mk2 Focus adjustment to fine-tune the you’ll be looking at the Quaife QKE45Z M66 sequential gearbox; it’s fantastic, but by the suspension settings time you’ve added up all the bits, don’t expect to see much change from £10,000.   The factory clutch and dual-mass flywheel is perfectly fine for those first levels of tune up to around 420bhp, but for anything more you’ll need an upgrade. Helix Autosport offers a few upgrades, including organic and paddle clutch options, while the Xtreme Clutch twin- plate upgrade uses two organic drive plates to support over 800lb.ft of torque yet remain comfortable enough for road use. This kit costs around £1600. The stock clutch needs upgrading for 450bhp-upwards SUSPENSION wishbones. The RS is kinder than the ST thanks to the RevoKnuckle, but polyurethane upgrades The RS’s RevoKnuckle design was revolutionary are a wise investment. Many tuners suggest and holds the key to why these cars can put so adding an anti-lift kit when replacing the rear much power down through their front wheels. bushes; these have a revised location to offer They aren’t without their problems, though. Gary extra caster and anti-lift properties. Lendon says Collins has seen the RevoKnuckle joints fail, and they are no longer available new. Lowering springs from Eibach or H&R can be Some specialists are looking into refurbishing had for £200-to-£250 and offer the first step in them, but rust on the pressed-in ball-joint seems improving handling performance. But for better to be the biggest killer, so try to maintain a control you’ll want to add matched – and ideally corrosion-free undercarriage if you can. adjustable – dampers, and these days that usually means turning to a coilover kit. One area that Darren Evans at BD Performance says makes a big difference for minimal effort is Bilstein’s B16 kit (£1600) is reported to be adding a set of Powerflex polyurethane inserts ideal for fast road use, while dedicated track fans for the upper and lower engine mounts, plus the might want to invest in KW’s Clubsport two-way gearbox mount. All three only cost around £100, kit (£2300) with separate bump and rebound and simply push into the voids in the OE rubber control. BC Racing is another popular choice, bushings to offer additional support and prevent combining practical performance with a sensible excessive engine movement. budget; the BR series is available for less than a grand. Talking of bushes, the Mk2 Focus is known for destroying the rear bushes on the front SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 73

FF TECH ENGINE the fuel pressure rather than just the flow rates. Bolt-on mods Gary explains, “This helps keep the desired spray will take power The RS shares the same basic 2522cc, in-line five- pattern of the injectors to ensure smooth idle and to around cylinder, Volvo-sourced, turbocharged Duratec as low-speed running, but still deliver enough fuel 420bhp... the ST, but there are some significant differences when needed.” that allow the RS version to produce more power. The RS’s block is substantially stronger, meaning The downside is that you’ll need a high-pressure the block mod required on a tuned ST isn’t fuel pump, and the RS500’s 6-bar item costs a necessary on the RS until you’re chasing big power. whopping £1800. Luckily, there are alternatives: BD Performance offers an external fuel pump One thing that is worth looking at is the inlet setup using either a single or twin Bosch 044 fuel manifold. BD Performance’s Darren Evans says, pumps and a separate swirl pot (the twin pump kit “We’ve seen these fail, and when the plastic inlet costs around £1300 and will support over 500bhp), cracks it implodes; this can cause small pieces of while Collins has an alternative in-tank pump to plastic to be sucked into the engine and damage that found in the RS500 for £949 (but you can get pistons, bend valves, and cause all kinds of £450 back if you exchange your original unit). mess.” And when a performance replacement not only bolts straight on but drastically improves From 420bhp upwards, things start to get a lot the underbonnet aesthetics, as well as giving a more complicated; this is the level at which we find noticeable increase in mid-range torque, it’s a the limits of the stock internals and the factory bit of a no-brainer. Collins Performance’s Gary turbo doesn’t have much more to give either. Lendon says they have tested several aftermarket Forged conrods and pistons can be had for £1200- upgrades and found the Anembo Engineering to-£1300, but if you want to really bombproof the version to yield the best results, but it is the most bottom end, a block with a set of ductile steel liners expensive too. fitted costs £1600; these have been proven to withstand over 1000bhp. In the search for more power, an air filter or induction kit, exhaust and remap will see an But seriously increase to around 340-to-350bhp. The Mountune/ big power is RS500 airbox lid works very well, looks OEM, possible from and will support over 400bhp. As for the exhaust a built engine system, there are several options depending on how loud and aggressive you want the car to be, but you’ll need either a sports cat or de-cat if you’re planning on anything beyond 370bhp. Gary says the stock intercooler can cope up to around 340-to-350bhp, but it is a restriction; an upgrade here (coupled with big boost pipes) will take the same mods to around 360-to-370bhp. One of the most popular is the Airtec Stage 2 item; it’s only £50 more expensive than the Stage 1, and both Darren and Gary recommend it for power levels up to around 420bhp. Beyond this, the standard fuel system starts to struggle. To crack 400bhp you’ll need bigger injectors and a beefier pump, but there are a couple of ways to approach the issue. One option is to fit Bosch injectors, with prices ranging from £450 for a set of 550cc items through to £550 for a full set of 1000cc units. These can be coupled to a high-flow 340 litre-per-hour fuel pump at around £750. The other way to address the fuelling issue is to follow Mountune’s approach when developing the Ford-approved MP350 tuning kit that was fitted to the Focus RS500, and that is to increase 74 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

MODIFYING GUIDE MK2 FOCUS RS TURBO The stock turbo won’t get anywhere near 1000bhp. And nor will the stock head and cams. A set of Newman fast road cams will set you back £600 but will lift power to over 450bhp when coupled with breathing and fuelling mods. The cylinder head will flow enough for 500bhp with a mild port job, but for over 600bhp you’ll need larger 1mm oversize valves too. The RS’s turbo has the exhaust housing cast into the exhaust manifold, therefore it’s not quick or easy to swap to a larger blower. Instead, companies like Turbo Performance offer hybrid versions that take your original turbo and tweak it to offer far more power potential. Turbo Performance’s Mark Arnold says, “We offer two hybrid options for the RS: our Stage 1 turbo has the compressor housing machined to accept a larger 67mm billet compressor wheel, complete with cut-back blades on the turbine wheel and 360-degree thrust bearing. That’s good for 450bhp and costs about £850. Our Stage 3 will take power over 500bhp, adding an even larger 71mm compressor wheel with a larger K24 turbine shaft. That one costs about £1100.” For anything more, you’ll need a turbo with physically larger housings. The Garrett GTX3076 is a popular choice at £1500 and will see an RS producing well over 600bhp with the right supporting mods, but there are plenty of turbos to choose from these days. They would need a separate manifold and most likely an external wastegate setup too, so you’d need to factor-in those costs. For enormous power RSs, sometimes the turbo itself needs to be so large it cannot fit in the space between the back of the engine and the bulkhead. That’s where sidewinder style manifolds come in; these reposition the turbo to above the gearbox where there is more space available, but obviously require lots of modification to plumb everything in correctly. Sidewinder manifolds allow Hybrid turbos are massive blowers to be fitted good for 500bhp ECU Plug-and-play engine management upgrades have The standard Bosch ME9 ECU is a very unlocked so much more potential powerful piece of kit, and there are plenty of software upgrades for it; Mountune and Collins the 4in MAF-less crossover pipe at £450 (big turbo Performance both have tunes that will take power upgrades can cause the factory MAF sensor to to circa 420bhp and can be flashed directly to have issues, so the Syvecs system removes it and the ECU yourself, via the mTune handset or iFlash operates using a MAP sensor instead), and flex system. Revo and Motorsport Developments fuel sensor (£180) if you want to run exotic blends offerings need to be installed by an authorised to hit those headline power figures. dealer, and up to 600bhp is possible from the factory ECU. As a rule, up to 420bhp can be achieved fairly easily with bolt-ons and a reflash of the ECU at The biggest game-changer in recent years home; from there up to 600bhp is possible on the has been plug-and-play stand-alone engine stock ECU with a built bottom end and big turbo; management systems such as the Syvecs system but for anything over that you’ll be looking at a offered by Devil Developments. Replacing the custom build with a stand-alone ECU to support it. Bosch ME9 unit completely, this integrates fully with the rest of car but is fully mappable and means you can make use of extras like flex-fuel sensors to determine the ethanol content of the fuel being used and automatically adjust the engine mapping to suit. Syvecs systems also boast an excellent torque biasing traction control system, which is how we get 1000bhp cars that are still compliant and practical enough to use on the street. All in, it costs around £3000, but you’ll also want to add SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 75

FF TECH Dropping to 18s is BRAKES recommended for WHEELS AND TYRES The stock 336mm front and 300mm rear track cars brakes work surprisingly well on most road Simply painting the factory 19s black is often enough to make cars, especially when fitted with some a significant difference; just make sure you add black wheel upgraded pads, decent fluid and braided brake nuts if you do. The standard offset is quite high at ET60, and lines. They do look ugly though. Big brake kits one of the first upgrades many owners do is fit a set of spacers are available for those using their RS on track, to get the wheels filling the arches properly; 20mm on the rear or owners who just want something more and 15mm on the front usually does the trick. That effectively visually appealing peeking out behind the reduces the offset to around ET40-45 on the stock 8.5in-wide spokes. Mountune’s Clubsport big brake kit rim, so bear that in mind when looking at aftermarket options. uses a six-pot Alcon calliper and 365x32mm And there are plenty of options that will fit the 5x108 PCD and floating discs and is one of the best options 63.4mm centre bore, from the likes of Rotiform, Bola, BBS, Rota available, costing £2250. Similar kits from AP and so on. Racing, EBC, and PB Brakes are also available. Mountune has already done the calculations for you with its At the rear, decent pads coupled to grooved exclusive OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT wheel from its Clubsport discs and some quality brake lines are all you’ll range of chassis upgrades. Not only will the wheel design clear really need. the Clubsport big brake kit, it’s also wider than the originals at 9in and has an optimised offset of ET58 to fill the arches without fear of introducing any unwanted torque steer. Dropping to 18in is common for track use and means you can fit the tough-as-nails Compomotive MO6, but most people tend to shy away from upping to 20s unless it’s a show car because the lower profile tyres required can ruin the ride. It goes without saying that you should always fit decent tyres and shy away from anything in the budget sector. It’s an RS, after all. WRC rear wing ensures the RS has presence Mountune’s Clubsport big brake kit is one of the best EXTERIOR canvass for you to express yourself. CONTACTS There’s a wealth of styling upgrades available The Mk2 Focus RS was the car that kick-started AIRTEC the lairy graphics craze that took the fast Ford too; subtle touches such as splitters and side world by storm; its aggressive shape lends skirt extensions from Maxton Designs and www.airtecmotorsport.com itself nicely to custom designs, and we’ve seen Triple R Composites are affordable tweaks that everything from modern interpretations of work well, but there are plenty of sexy carbon BD PERFORMANCE  classic race liveries right through to comic book fibre parts to spend your money on. For an ultra- heroes on the side of Mk2s. Of course, you don’t aggressive appearance, big WRC style rear wings store.bdperformance.co.uk need to wrap an RS or paint it a unique colour and wide-arch kits are readily available too. to make it stand it out, but it does offer a blank BURTON POWER WHAT WE WOULD DO… www.burtonpower.com JAMIE, EDITOR: DAN WILLIAMSON, COLLINS PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTOR: “The first thing I’d need to do collinsperformance.com is tap into that phenomenal “Can I be controversial? engine potential. I’d be aiming Instead of heroic mods I’d tone DEVIL DEVELOPMENTS  at around 600bhp from a fully it down with satin grey wrap, built motor with GTX3076R deleted rear wing, motorsport www.devildevelopments.co.uk turbo, running Syvecs rims (ideally 19s on spacers) management. I’d love to whack that lot through a and ST badges to confuse people. A Clubsport HENDY PERFORMANCE Quaife sequential ‘box, but the £10k cost means cockpit would need lowered stock Recaros (vital, that’s the stuff of dreams. As for styling, I’ve as far as I’m concerned) and functional cage. www.hendyperformance.co.uk always liked the look of de-liveried race and rally Top-quality coilovers ride better than standard, so cars, so I’d go for a rally look – stripped and caged they’d be matched to Powerflex bushes, uprated MOTORSPORT DEVELOPMENTS  interior, massive WRC rear wing, roof scoop, ARBs and a big brake kit with track-day pads. I’m plastic windows, and WRC front bumper – but not interested in 1000bhp, so I’d be content with www.motorsport-developments.co.uk finished in plain Frozen White. A set of 9x8in bolt-on mods and 420bhp, as long as the turbo Compomotive MO6s in anthracite with sticky spools quickly and doesn’t run out of puff. Add a MOUNTUNE track tyres would complete the look.” quickshift, and it’s ready for B-roads. ” www.mountunestore.com OC MOTORSPORT www.oc-motorsport.co.uk REVO www.onlyrevo.com SCC PERFORMANCE www.focusrsparts.co.uk TURBO PERFORMANCE www.turboperformanceltd.com WAYSIDE PERFORMANCE www.wayside-performance.co.uk 76 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022



FF TECH Engine oil additives can help soften rubber seals CHEMICALT E C H Q & A to prevent leaks FIXES There are even We ask the experts at LIQUI MOLY how their additives to help stop products for fixing leaks, oil consumption, high diesel engines from exhaust emissions and noisy tappets work and smoking whether additives are merely magic potions N agging problems such as finding intensive, and expensive to repair. There are, oil drips on your driveway, though, a range of additives that promise to having to routinely top up the help reduce those emissions, stop the annoying leak, and quieten those rattly fluids, listening out for annoying tappets. Yet we don’t really know how they work, and instead just blindly put our trust in rattly tappets, and always having to cross your what it says on the side of the packaging of each product. So, the following questions aim fingers and toes at the annual MOT test in the to get to the bottom of it all. hope your car will pass the emissions are all Hydraulic Lifter Additive can help too often things we have to live with, because prevent sticky lifters the solution is often time-consuming, labour- A brittle crankshaft oil seal is one of the main get to the brittle oil seal? It can, indirectly. If the oil gets too thin, it does not causes of an engine oil leak, but it’s often a lubricate the moving parts properly. This means major job to fix, so is there an oil additive you can Of course, they are diluted by the motor oil, but they the engine experiences increased wear. If you are recommend that helps to soften a leaky seal? are highly concentrated, so they are still effective. mainly looking for wear protection, there are more And remember, these chemical agents are specialised additives like CeraTec. Motor Oil Saver is the product to use. This is an permanently circulated together with the motor oil, oil additive that is simply added to the engine so they permanently treat the sealing. Surely it’s better to overhaul a worn engine instead oil (take care not to exceed the maximum filling of patching it up with an additive such as Viscoplus level). It’s suitable for all commercial motor oils Are there any similar products for curing oil for Oil? in petrol and diesel engines with and without leaks from the gearbox, differentials, and other a diesel particulate filter (DPF). It has been components that contain oil? High oil consumption may have several reasons. tested for use with catalytic converters and Oil dilution is just one of them. Dirty and/or seized turbochargers. Yes, Gear Oil Leak Stop can be used on gearboxes, piston rings are another reason. Of course, you even on rear diffs if they do not have a multi-disc may dismantle the engine and clean the piston How long does it take for Motor Oil Saver to clutch. Power Steering Oil Leak Stop can be used rings manually, but it is easier and cheaper to use work? on power steering systems, regardless of the type an additive like Engine Flush Plus, which does the of power steering fluid. same job. Additives are useful chemical tools, Approximately 400-to-500 miles to take effect. offering great opportunities when applied correctly, One 300ml can is sufficient to treat up to five Is there a cure for an engine that’s burning oil but like all tools they have limitations. And, like all litres of engine oil. The product can be added at because its piston rings are worn? tools, they cannot magically heal broken parts. any time. After adding, run the engine until warm. To guarantee a lasting effect, we recommend Worn piston rings allow more oil to pass between Numerous radiator stop leak additives have been adding the product again after every 18,000 miles the piston rings and the cylinder. Fuel dilution and available for decades. How does yours work? as a preventative measure. water condensation in the oil make the oil thinner, allowing even more oil to get into the combustion Our Radiator Stop Leak contains tiny plastic How does Motor Oil Saver help to make a brittle chamber and be burned. Viscoplus for Oil puts an particles, which circulate in the system. At the crack seal supple again and ensure an oil leak is end to this. It stabilises the loss of viscosity of the the pressure difference lets them agglomerate reduced or stopped? oil and improves the seal between the piston and [cluster], so they seal it up reliably. It may be used in the cylinder. a preventative manner, too. It contains chemical agents that soften the brittle sealing and rejuvenate it. The sealing material So Viscoplus for Oil helps to keep the engine oil Sounds good, but when the engine is switched contains softener, which the motor oil washes thick enough to reduce the risk of it getting past off and the pressure difference at a crack (leak out over the course of time – which is why the worn piston rings. Is that correct? spot) becomes the same as the rest of the cooling seal becomes brittle. Motor Oil Saver contains system, won’t those plastic particles move away, softeners in a concentrated form. They make Yes, if you have an issue with oil dilution, Viscoplus and the leak will start again? the sealing soft and flexible again, which takes remedies the adverse effects of oil becoming approximately 500 miles to show any effect. thinner and thinner. Oh no, the leak is permanently sealed, regardless of whether the system is under pressure or not. Surely the chemical agents in Motor Oil Saver Can Viscoplus for Oil help with any other types of will become diluted in the engine oil and won’t engine wear? Can those plastic particles you mention block 78 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

up the heater, thermostat or anywhere in the Radiator Stop Leak LIQUI MOLY ADVERTORIAL cooling system where there’s a restriction? contains tiny plastic particles that block Gear Oil Additive The plastic particles are so tiny that they any holes to fix leaks can help cure a circulate freely without the risk of blocking notchy ‘box any valves. Leaky seals can be costly and labour- CONTACT Can a notchy manual gearbox be fixed intensive to replace with an additive, or is the only solution to LIQUI MOLY strip and change components such as the synchromesh? www.liqui-moly.com SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 79 Yes, Gear Oil Additive is far easier and cheaper than a rebuild. It is added to the gear oil and contains MoS2 [molybdenum disulphide] particles as a solid lubricant, which form a protective layer on the metal surfaces and reduce friction. Gear Oil Additive can also be used preventatively to protect the gearbox from wear and tear, and to reduce the temperature in the gearbox. How can this solid lubricant stick to metal surfaces and not simply float around, suspended in the gear oil? The lubricant floats in the oil and becomes effective when metal grinds on metal. In such a situation, most of the oil is simply squeezed away but not the MoS2. How much Gear Oil Additive is needed to try to fix a notchy ‘box? For one litre of gear oil, 20g is sufficient, and 50g is suitable for 2.5 litres of gear oil. How does Hydraulic Lifter Additive work in reducing the top-end noise caused by sticking hydraulic valve lifters? It cleans holes and ducts in the oil circuit and dampens the noise generated by contaminated and sticky hydraulic lifters. The product can be added at any time. After adding, run the engine until warm. To guarantee a lasting effect, use the additive after each oil change. It sounds like Hydraulic Lifter Additive is an engine oil cleaner. Is that correct? It is much more than just an oil cleaner. In fact, it contains a polar viscosity improver with cleaning properties. This viscosity improver makes the oil stickier, so it stays much longer on the surfaces. Can Hydraulic Lifter Additive reduce noise from other areas of the engine that are affected by oil? It can improve the function of timing chain tensioners filled with oil pressure, which can result in the reduction of timing chain noise. What about worn hydraulic valve lifters (camshaft followers)? Can it help to fix these if they are noisy? Well, it might help a little bit, but if parts are worn out, it is better to replace the lifters. Otherwise, you risk damaging the camshaft. If a diesel engine fails the emissions test at the MOT, are there any additives you can recommend for helping it to pass? A quick remedy is Diesel Smoke Stop. Added to the diesel fuel, this additive accelerates the combustion of the soot and reduces black plumes. It’s compatible with all conventional diesel and biodiesel fuels, and engines with turbochargers, but not for engines with a diesel particulate filter (DPF). How much Diesel Smoke Stop is required and is it a one-off fix? For 50 litres of diesel, 150ml is sufficient (a ratio of 1:333). Pour the contents of the can directly into the tank before filling up with fuel. For the optimum effect, add every time you refuel.

FF TECH RS TURBOB U Y E R ’ S G U I D E SERIES ONE  The original and by far the best, the Series One Escort RS Turbo is rocketing to the top of collectors’ must-have lists. Here’s how to buy your own strike of white lightning  Words DAN WILLIAMSON Photos FAST FORD ARCHIVES WHY YOU WANT ONE… IDENTITY VITAL STATISTICS ■ Cooler than a snowman surfing on an Don’t buy an RS Turbo without checking its MADE 1984 to 1985 iceberg, the so-white Series One hits the 1980s’ identity. Not just an online vehicle history check PRICE WHEN NEW £9250 fashion spot. Park it alongside a Ferrari, and (which is, of course, important for any expensive (+ £470 for optional Custom Pack) the prancing horse will be overridden by the old motor) but a thorough inspection of the entire POWER 130bhp @ 6000rpm Blue Oval. car. If you can, find an Escort expert and take TORQUE 133Ib.ft @ 3000rpm ■ Motorsport homologation – and significant them along to help. TOP SPEED 128mph racetrack success – means the Series One has 0-60MPH 8.1 seconds secured its place in Ford history. Series Ones were (and still are) faked/rung/ ■ It has to be said: the Series One is the most reshelled a lot even by fast Ford standards, so investable of all front-wheel-drive Escorts, and don’t be fooled by something dodgy.  you’ll certainly not lose cash by enjoying this fast Ford. Begin with the VIN plate on the bonnet slam panel, making sure it tallies with the digits on WHY YOU DON’T… the log book, the stampings in the floor beside the driver’s seat (beneath a flap in the carpet) ■ RS Turbos aren’t exactly fast. A stock and the body-coloured build plate (also on the 130bhp Series One is left for dead by modern slam panel). The VIN should read WF0BXXGCAB, hot hatchbacks, and making it faster simply followed by two letters relating to build date and hammers down the value. numbers that correspond with the engine code ■ Your neighbours won’t be impressed by your (also seen on the cylinder block). £30k Ford Escort; they’ll see it as either an Essex boy-racer’s ride or just some old banger The shell itself should be a late-model Mk3 with an outdated registration plate. (built from May 1983-onwards) with single-bolt ■ RS tax is real, and you’ll find yourself front strut tops and longer rain gutters on the splashing out huge sums of money for simple roof: no RS Turbo had the shorter early gutters. A stuff like bits of trim you’d see in an Escort van. genuine Series One should also include a double- skinned battery tray, triple-skinned steel in the HOW MUCH TO PAY engine bay (feel it through a hole pressed into the chassis at the inner wing) and unique front PROJECT: £8000 TO £15,000 anti-roll bar mounts. Ensure there’s a roughly- hacked cut-out in the front panel for the radiator Beware of ‘barn finds’, which for this money (replicas tend to be too neat), and that there are may be rotten, half-stripped of the good bits, or factory-fitted captive nuts on the bulkhead to decidedly dodgy. Don’t splash out if the identity attach the ECU. is questionable. All RS Turbos had an Orion-type rear anti-roll GOOD: £15,000 TO £25,000 bar with factory-made mounts, which tend to look awkward when added afterwards to a fake. Useable Series Ones are now serious cash, There should also be a unique rivet in the spare so expect to see mileage of 100,000 or more, wheel well for a filler neck stabiliser, plus a pair along with sensible modifications and maybe of grommets in the rear valance just below the some missing factory-original parts. Don’t get back bumper. spendy on a fake or replica. Bronze tinted glass was standard on all Series CONCOURS: £25,000 Ones, along with opening rear windows. The TO £50,000-PLUS majority were specified with the optional Custom Pack, which included electric front windows and Show-worthy S1s have rocketed in value central locking (easy to retrofit) plus bronze- on the heels of three-door Cosworths, and tinted glass sunroof – harder to add to a replica.  low-mileage examples have sold for north of £60k. For that much it needs to be mint and It’s also worth checking the date stamps on completely standard, but £35k should bag an the windows and wheels match up with the car’s RS with about 70,000 on the clock.  build date.  80 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022 And if you find a Series One reputedly factory- finished in any colour other than Diamond White, be very dubious. Only three non-white Series Ones were built by Ford – all in Black. A few RS Turbos were repainted in different shades (such as one in Mercury Grey, red Datapost racers, and a blue car from TV show CATS Eyes, which ended its life in a lake), but none were Ford-produced. 

B U Y E R ’S G U I D E R S T U R B O S E R I E S O N E  HISTORY larger (48-litre) fuel tank, INTERIOR RS four-spoke repositioned fuel pump, and wheel here AUGUST 1980 smoother upholstery. If you’re paying top dollar for an RS Turbo, it’s vital to see an immaculate has replaced Escort Mk3 begins production OCTOBER 1984 interior. Even though most of the cabin the original at Halewood (UK) and trim was shared with the Mk3 XR3i XR3i-type Saarlouis (Germany). Escort RS Turbo announced at (Monza upholstery with blue piping), it’s three-spoke . Paris motor show, developed hard to find in mint condition because by Ford Special Vehicle it’s not hard-wearing; naturally, it’s very Ensure the door cards aren’t damaged NOVEMBER 1980 Engineering (SVE) for Group desirable and equally pricey. or cut for speakers. Beware of cracks, A motorsport homologation, splits and warping in the dashboard, or Escort XR3 launched in UK, as requiring 5000 examples.  Only the RS Turbo’s Recaro front seats you’ll need to spend a four-figure sum front-wheel-drive three-door differed from the XR3i’s (albeit wearing – and a long time searching – for a mint hatchback with 95bhp 1.6 CVH 15 DECEMBER 1984 the same cloth), but they tend to wear replacement. Inspect the parcel shelf engine, Weber carburettor, out on the bolsters, sag on the bases too; speakers and sagging knocks down four-speed gearbox and sports Saarlouis production begins and collapse underneath. The winders the value. suspension. of Escort RS Turbo, based also loosen, although repairs are on XR3i but with Garrett T3 straightforward. Check the driver’s seat Several Series One owners have a FEBRUARY 1982 turbo, Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel hasn’t been replaced with a passenger- second interior (one for shows, one for injection, viscous-coupling side Recaro to disguise wear.  the rest of the year), so try to get those XR3 continues with five-speed limited-slip differential, rare parts included in a deal. If not, gather gearbox as standard. RS1600i-type front tie bars, spares when you see them and store Orion 12mm rear anti-roll bar, them in a safe place.  OCTOBER 1982 Diamond White paintwork, colour-coded bodykit, driving If your RS Turbo has the optional (but XR3i and RS1600i production lamps, 15in alloy wheels, usual) Custom Pack, check the electric begins at Saarlouis, both blue decals, and Recaro windows and central locking work based on XR3 but with Bosch seats. Standard or extra-cost properly because motors tend to pack up. fuel injection. SVE-tuned Custom Pack available. Indicator stalks and dashboard switches XR3i has 104bhp, revised are fragile, but they’re shared with base- suspension, brakes and cabin. 20 DECEMBER 1985 model Mk3s, so don’t tend to be overly German RS1600i has 113bhp, expensive or hard to source. unique front suspension, Escort RS Turbo Series One 6x15in alloy wheels, new front production ends, after 8604 and rear spoilers, decals and built, including 5576 UK sales Scheel seats. (all but three factory Black examples were white). MAY 1983 New Escort Mk3 bodyshell including revised front suspension mounting points, SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 81

FF TECH S1’s CVH can be old and rattly or highly-tuned. Or both... TECH SPEC RS TURBO SERIES ONE  ENGINE 1596cc in-line four-cylinder, eight- valve, SOHC CVH with cast-iron block and alloy head, Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection, Bosch-Motorola management, Garrett T3 turbocharger TRANSMISSION Front-wheel drive with B5 five-speed manual gearbox with 4.27:1 final drive ratio, viscous-coupling limited-slip differential, 7.9in single-plate clutch SUSPENSION Front: MacPherson struts, Girling gas-filled dampers, XR3i coil springs, separate 16mm anti-roll bar with RS1600i- style tie-bars, solid inner mounting bushes; rear: transverse trailing arms, telescopic dampers, XR3i coil springs and 12mm anti- roll bar BRAKES Front: 239mm ventilated discs with heavy-duty pads; rear: 203mm drums with heavy-duty linings WHEELS & TYRES 6x15in seven-spoke Ford RS alloys and Michelin MXV 195/50VR15 tyres EXTERIOR Three-door Escort hatchback body with bronze tinted glass, opening rear quarter windows, long-range driving lamps, body-coloured front spoiler, wheelarch extensions, side skirts, XR3 rear spoiler and Orion grille. Finished in Diamond White with RS graphics (except three built in factory Black). Custom Pack added manual tilting/ sliding glass sunroof, electric front windows and central locking INTERIOR Recaro front seats in grey Monza trim with XR3i rear bench, door cards and three-spoke steering wheel. Optional ECU1 stereo 82 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

B U Y E R ’S G U I D E R S T U R B O S E R I E S O N E  ENGINE head gasket or cracked head; beware an engine WHAT DO I NEED running hot or with oil in the coolant. If the antifreeze TO KNOW? CVH engines weren’t particularly durable or refined looks fresh, it’s perhaps disguising a head gasket when new; 30-odd years of thrash and boost means fault, or – finger crossed – shows signs of recent HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO most have been rebuilt and/or are now knackered. servicing, ideally with a new genuine-Ford water INSURE? So unless you see recent receipts for reconditioning, pump. Ask the seller to show receipts. expect everything to need close examination.  Not a lot, presuming your RS Turbo Poor running is a typical Series One trait, and is driven just for pleasure, and kept Excessive noise will be most obvious. Typically, often attributed to the RS Turbo’s Bosch mechanical out of harm’s way for every other you’ll hear tapping from the top end, usually from the fuel injection (MFi) setup, particularly the fuel day. Any Series One is suitable for a hydraulic lifters (oil changes are best every 3000-to- metering unit, which is expensive to replace, tricky limited-mileage/agreed-value classic 6000 miles) but possibly also a worn camshaft if it’s to adjust and easily slips out of calibration. Common car policy, so speak to a specialist clattering inside the cylinder head. They’re not major complaints are misfires, sluggish performance and broker for a surprisingly cost-effective problems, but beware of knocking from the bottom end, difficulty starting when warm. But there are loads premium and even track cover.  caused by worn crank/bearings – very bad news.  of other potential culprits, such as dirty or faulty sensors and relays, a tired actuator limiting boost, WHERE DO I FIND ONE? Check for blue smoke from the exhaust – at start-up air leaks and collapsed hoses resulting in low power, it’s probably valve stem seals (typical of a CVH) but and tired wiring causing chaos. It’s reckoned there are fewer than under load more likely failed pistons/rings or turbo; 1000 surviving Series Ones, so there’s remove the inlet hose and check the turbo for play in the Check the wiring loom for damage, chafing, bad usually a selection on the market at shaft. Oil splashed around the engine bay could be from joints and corrosion – which at best will lead to any given time. Check the usual places a leaking cam cover, but be suspicious if it’s blowing out dodgy electrical gadgets or poor starting; at worse – such as eBay or owners’ groups of the oil filler cap; a rebuild may be impending… an underbonnet fire. New looms can be pricey but on social media – but keep an eye worthwhile for safety and reliability.  on classic car dealers and specialist White smoke is also a worry, suggesting a blown auctions, especially if you’re looking for Inspect the fuel pump and carrier to make sure a low-mileage concours car.  they’re not rotten or held together with cable ties. Look beneath the bulkhead for evidence of fuse box HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO repairs or burnt-out relays, and remove the glovebox RUN? to view the wiring beneath the battery tray. More than enough to justify the Don’t be surprised to find evidence of a standard performance; nowhere supposedly-standard Series One having been put near enough for the cool factor. Fuel back to stock after a lifetime of modifications; economy isn’t great if you enjoy the original-looking examples are most valuable, but boost (don’t use E10, obviously), and if you enjoy driving, a chip and stainless exhaust model-specific parts are victims of still make sense. Better still, an EFi (electronic ever-frustrating RS tax.  fuel injection) conversion is more reliable, but will certainly harm an RS Turbo’s value.  WILL VALUES RISE OR FALL? White lightning: They’ve risen rapidly during the last gold-plated couple of years, and they’re still climbing, albeit at a slower pace. If you money-maker want one, don’t hang around, because this bubble ain’t gonna burst.  SHOULD I MODIFY IT? Not if you want to keep your investment safe, although tuning makes an RS better to drive. Whatever you do, don’t make irreversible changes – find a basic Escort to modify instead.  SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 83

FF TECH TRANSMISSION Be suspicious of a floppy stick EXTERIOR The RS Turbo was the first mass-market front- cope with more than 170bhp, although many have Rotten RS Turbos are still out there – wheel-drive car with a viscous-coupling limited- been swapped for the larger S2 clutch and flywheel.  usually sold as projects and barn finds, slip differential, but it wasn’t the same gearbox but occasionally masquerading as mint or used in rally versions. Instead, the Series One’s B5 Nasty transmission noises tend to mean an restored cars. Many rusty or damaged RSs ’box was an uprated XR3i component, with bracing expensive repair is required: rumbling during have also been reshelled into second-hand ribs, stronger bearings, bigger teeth and 4.27:1 driving points to impending mainshaft failure, while standard Escort three-door bodyshells, now final drive ratio.  growling suggests the driveshafts are worn (and worth considerably less cash – so beware. in need to repair before they wreck the gearbox). Over the years, many RS Turbos have had broken Happily, clicking on full steering lock means the CV Corrosion can attack an Escort virtually gearboxes replaced with cheaper Escort/Orion joints need to be replaced; a cheap and easy job. anywhere. Have a good look around the diesel five-speed units, so check the proper parts front panel edges, bonnet, front wings, outer are in place. Luckily, second-hand RS gearboxes sills, door edges, A-pillars, rear wheelarches, are still available, and rebuild kits aren’t too pricey; fuel filler, tailgate, and around the sunroof it’s also feasible to fit Series Two components of any Custom Pack; blocked sunroof drains inside an S1’s casing.  tend to result in rusty rear quarters, while the sunroof frame rusts where the glass bonds, It’s common for the gearshift to feel floppy, and NOS sunroofs are breathtakingly pricey. often due to a tired gear linkage – an easy repair. Difficulty selecting gears is more of a concern; it Jack up the car to inspect the floorpan, could be a simple clutch ratchet fault (cheap to fix) chassis rails (particularly towards the or failure of the synchromesh rings – especially if rear), front crossmember, rear valance the gears are crunching between second and third; and boot floor. Lift the bonnet to check the a rebuild will be needed.  suspension turrets, inner wings, bulkhead, battery tray and fuse box area. If possible, Clutch problems may also be to blame, look at the bulkhead from inside the cabin particularly if there’s an excessively low biting by removing the glovebox. Feel the carpets point or clutch slip under load (floor the throttle in for dampness (raise them if you can, paying fourth gear to ensure the road speed increases as particular attention to the inner sills), lift the the engine revs rise). The standard S1 clutch can’t back seat and rear quarter panels to check the rear wheelarches for moisture. OE driving lamps are priced Seven-spoke 15s were like precious jewels unique to the RS Within the boot, inspect the wheel well and chassis rails from above – finding rot here means it’s already quite extensive. The boot floor is also typically a place to spot creases or cracks caused by previous accident damage.  Take note of the seam sealer on the rear quarters and the front wings, which should have a factory-applied finish, which is difficult to replicate during repairs.  If you’re intending on a concours restoration, you’ll need to search hard for genuine Ford body panels, although good- quality reproductions are available. The Series One bodykit isn’t difficult to source, but check the wheelarch extensions aren’t cracked. The grille was shared with the first- generation Orion, while towing eye covers and decals are available as reproductions. Bumper overriders were shared with the Escort Ghia, but tend to be hard to find and comparatively pricey.  Driving lamps and brackets are expensive, so make sure they work and aren’t broken. Other lights were fitted to lesser Mk3 Escorts, but don’t be surprised to see them working erratically because old Fords are prone to bad earths and corroded connectors; cleaning the contacts and treating rust is the usual cure. A side profile to die for 84 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

B U Y E R ’S G U I D E R S T U R B O S E R I E S O N E  SUSPENSION AND BRAKES Series One front suspension had RS1600i-style It’s typical to find aftermarket suspension Many S1s look better than new underneath tie-bars with separate 16mm anti-roll bar, plus an already in place. Don’t be dissuaded if you see Orion-sourced 12mm rear anti-roll bar; if they’re good-quality dampers (such as Bilstein or Koni) KEY POINTS not in place, start asking questions about the car’s and lowering springs with no more than a 25mm authenticity; get ready to walk away.  drop; be concerned if they’re cheap Chinese IDENTITY coilovers, especially if mated to low-rent tyres.  Check the tie bars aren’t bent out of shape Originality is key. Only genuine Series One RS because they’re pretty weak, and OE Ford Series One brakes were stock XR3i 239mm Turbos are worth big money – be very wary of replacement joints are no longer available. Listen vented front discs and 203mm rear drums, which a car with questionable history, specification for vibrations and clattering from the suspension, were barely up to the job when new. If the car’s still or VIN. suggesting something loose such as a snapped on standard stoppers, ensure they’re not juddering spring. It may also be a broken steering column through the pedal, which typically means the discs EXTERIOR bush, which is a cheap fix. Rumbling is most likely and pads need to be replaced; but if they’re pulling due to worn wheel bearings.  to one side, a calliper is probably sticking.  RS Turbos were enormous rotters, so check the body everywhere – inner wings, chassis rails, Series One roadholding was reputed among The rear drums may also be seized on or off floorpan, roof, beneath carpets, behind bodykit Ford engineers to be unpredictable, mainly due (check by jacking up the back of the car and and so on. Extensive corrosion can still kill a to the snatchiness of the LSD. There’s no power spinning the wheels while getting an assistant to Series One shell.  steering, of course, but the handling should feel apply the footbrake and handbrake), or leaking direct, albeit not up to the standards of a modern from a wheel cylinder. Inspect the brake lines for INTERIOR ST. If the Escort feels sloppy, suspect worn corrosion and the hoses for splits or ballooning.  components or – worse still – floorpan corrosion. Mostly standard XR3i kit, the Series One Perished suspension bushes are a common cause Fortunately, brake parts are cheap and easy to cockpit is tricky to find in mint condition. for vagueness, especially in the rear wishbones. source, being shared with lesser models. For keen Recaros tend to sag, and an uncracked Polyurethane replacements are the solution, drivers, OE-looking upgrades are preferable, and dashboard is a four-figure treasure.  preferably Powerflex, which are available in parts such as Cosworth 4x4 front callipers with factory-look black for concours contenders. RWD rears fit behind the standard seven-spoke RS ENGINE alloys to maintain the concours look. CVHs can be rattly and smoky, but beware of Ensure the unique heavy knocking noises and blue plumes under RS suspension is load – suggesting a blown turbo or knackered present and correct pistons and/or rings.   WHAT WE SAY DAN WILLIAMSON, TRANSMISSION CONTRIBUTOR: JAMIE, EDITOR: Ensure it’s a pukka Series One gearbox with “The S1 was always on my LSD, avoid rumbling or crunching synchros, “I must confess the RS Turbo list – behind the RS1600i – but and check for clutch slip – a very common RS never really did it for me, but somehow never reached. And Turbo complaint. if any fast front-wheel-drive prices now say I’m unlikely Escort was going to tempt to find an S1 to sit beside my CONTACTS me, it’d be the Series One. Diamond White three-door Obviously, the outside would Cosworth. And that’s exactly what it would FORD PARTS R US have to remain in the gloriously do – the RS Turbo can be disappointing to drive Eighties factory trim, but I’d need to do something unless it’s uprated and updated, yet it’s a truly 01934 820792 about the stock performance; you can’t have a stunning piece of kit to keep in the garage and [email protected] car that looks this good, yet will be outrun by your stare at. Perhaps the ideal compromise would be mum’s three-cylinder Fiesta! a ‘barn find’ (with legit ID, of course) that could ODD KIDD CREATIONS (OKC) “Unless, of course, you’ve only got one to look at be sympathetically rebuilt as a restomod. Or a and never actually want to drive it. In that case, 100,000-miler with period-correct mods, a whole www.oddkiddcreations.co.uk I’d put it all back to the way Ford intended, wrap it load of boost, and a fingers-crossed promise to up in cotton wool and wait until I could pay off my myself that it’ll one day be put back to stock.” BURTON POWER mortgage with the proceeds from selling it. But where’s the fun in that?” www.burtonpower.com NORRIS MOTORSPORT (NMS) 01773 836274 www.norrismotorsport.co.uk SITECH RACING 01383 428 941 www.sitechracing.co.uk C&J AUTO SERVICES 01347 824734 www.facebook.com/CJ-Auto- Services-105819316150992 SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 85

MAJOR STOCKISTS Shop online at: www.sccperformance.com “ At SCC - one of our main specialties are ECU remapping. We pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s number #1 specialists when it comes to ECU Tuning We are one of the only companies to have IMI accreditation and training, Established in March 2000 ”we are one of the longest standing Ford specialists in the industry. BOOK ONLINE HERE ofWwthueeessfipettorl9lod.9daC%uya!cllts SCC Performance pride ourselves in offering the best products on www.car-clinic.info the market at very competitive prices - we don’t list anything and everything in our shop just to get the sales - only the best will do! Please call us if you need any advice or assistance. TELEPHONE: 01727 867 747

THE UK’S NUMBER ONE FORD TUNING MAGAZINE MISSED AN ISSUE? Head to shop.kelsey.co.uk and have it delivered to your door! We’ve got a selection of back issues ready to be shipped direct to your door! For the full list of available back issues head to http://shop.kelsey.co.uk/issue/FTF To make sure you never miss an issue again, why not take advantage of one of the amazing subscription deals and have the new issue delivered direct to your door every month!? Head to http://shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/FTF to see the latest offers! SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 87

FAST FORD TRIO WANODRPKL, ARYEST A thoroughbred Ford fanatic, this keen collector has a Blue Oval to tick every box… Words SIMON HOLMES / Photos JASON DODD W e all love Fords – otherwise we also a Mk3 Escort convertible with Series One as they cost a lot to run, blow engines and get wouldn’t be reading these bodykit and a Mercury Grey XR2i that he’s stolen. I knew I wanted one even more, so I glorious pages – but for some of owned for 26 years. But let’s take a look at emptied my bank account and the student these three for now… loan paid for the insurance,” he recalls. us, Blue Ovals are in our blood. SAPPHIRE COSWORTH Indy has enjoyed steadily modifying the Indy Bhogal, the owner of these cars, car since then and saving as he went. In Indy’s own journey with Fords began with time, it has evolved from standard to Stage doesn’t just like Fords, he’s truly passionate the Sapphire pictured here, which he bought 1 and then Stage 3. In 2001, Indy had the aged 20. Determined to own a Cosworth after car resprayed Moonstone Blue, and in 2009 about them, and in particular Cosworths. experiencing a ride in one, Indy saved for two amber lights returned, along with the RS years working night shifts while studying so seven-spoke wheels to ‘keep the old-school He says, “I’ve loved Fords since I was ten he could live the dream. look and feel’. years old. My dad worked for Dagenham In 1995, he accomplished that and bought By 2017 the engine needed a freshen this totally standard RWD example, then up and, keen to increase the power, Jano Motors, so I grew up around them. Later finished in Mercury Grey. at Oddkidd Creations rebuilt it with forged pistons and steel rods. Together with the on, I would drop him to work and see the RS “A lot of people told me it was a bad choice, models in the car park, including the director’s Sapphire Cosworth.” Now much older and wiser, Indy still loves a fast Ford and has built his own collection to cover all bases, although at home there’s 88 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

Moonstone Saph began life in Mercury Grey RS seven- spoke 17s: Sapphire perfection SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 89

FAST FORD TRIO Old-school Stage 3 tuning sees 370bhp DRIVER SPEC TECH SPEC Pukka RS500 parts make this Sierra much more than just a Cossie rep INDY SINGH SAPPHIRE COSWORTH BHOGAL ENGINE 1993cc Cosworth YB, 205 block, AGE 46 Wossner forged pistons, steel rods, T34 Garrett turbo, 440cc injectors, steel head gasket, ARP JOB Associate director nut and bolt kit, T34 turbo, -31 actuator, 3-bar specialising in construction MAP sensor, Group A K&N filter, Group A coil, design health and safety 10mm ignition leads, upgraded breather system, management RS500-style intercooler, swirl pot, oil cooler, Airtec radiator, Motorsport Developments FIRST FORD Current Sapphire fan loom and fuel pump loom, 3in Mongoose Cosworth exhaust system, Samco hoses, refinished cam cover, Auto Specialists chrome dress-up kit with BEST MODIFICATION stainless steel slam panel plates, header tank Turbo chatter and cap, power steering tank and cap, screen washer bottle cap, turbo heat shield, timing belt FAVOURITE FORD SHOW OR cover, air filter shield, wiper arm cover, battery EVENT? Ford Fair clamp, brake reservoir cover, bonnet stay, amal valve cover, throttle cable bracket, idle speed TRACK DAY OR SHOW & valve cover, MAP sensor bracket, ignition SHINE? Show and shine bracket, actuator cover SIERRA RS500 OR FOCUS TRANSMISSION T5 gearbox, standard clutch RS500? Sierra SUSPENSION Koni/Leda adjustable dampers WRC OR BTCC? WRC with uprated springs, polyurethane uprated bushes throughout LESSONS LEARNT FROM THIS PROJECT? “Take your BRAKES Front: standard four-pot callipers with time and do not rush with 273mm grooved and drilled discs, uprated pads; modifications. Plan ahead and rear: standard discs with uprated pads leave the boost settings alone. Always invest in the best new WHEELS & TYRES 7.5x17in Ford RS Accessory suspension components seven-spoke alloys with diamond-cut finish, that you can afford, as buying 4x108 ET35 with Toyo 205/40/17 tyres cheap second-hand springs and shocks will always cost EXTERIOR Resprayed Moonstone Blue, 4x4 you more in the long run. bonnet, de-locked doors, colour-coded handles, When parts come up for sale headlight protectors, custom exhaust heat- for the Cossies, buy and store shield, wind deflectors, RS mud flaps, later-spec away, as parts are very hard to Ford badges find these days” INTERIOR Leather seats and door cards, dash- THANKS “Fast Ford’s Jamie mounted gauges, RS ECU cover, stainless steel for making this dream come sill plates, stainless steel electric window switch true, Jason Dodd for the plate photography, Simon Homes for the write-up, my wonderful daughter Amy Bhogal, the missus (Sonia) for bearing with all the noises and headaches, The Bhogals, Jano at Oddkidd Creations for the engine rebuild, mapping and all the friendly advice over the years, Gary for driving the three-door down for the shoot and being a top mate, Ross for driving the Focus ST down for the shoot, Ryan Bhogal at R Bee Detailing for always being there to help with the cars, never letting me down and being a top brother, Enis, Saleem, Chee at Combined Motor Services - MOT & Service Station, Qadeer (Qad) who has always been there for me, Sira Motors, Barking Industrial Park, Hardev Sira (aka uncle Rav) for all the paint jobs, Anthony at Burton Power, Chris and Luke at Elite wheels, Gary at RimStyle, Auto Specialists, Paul Dolman for organising our stand” 90 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

classic combo of a T34 turbo live-mapped white RS500 one year, and things changed. TECH SPEC at near 2-bar of boost, it’s currently running He remembers, “I kept thinking how nice over 370bhp and is the best it’s ever been. SIERRA THREE-DOOR this thing looked, and I always had a soft spot Indy reflects, “I’ve had my ups and downs for a three-door with all the ‘500 parts, so that ENGINE 2935cc BOB Cosworth V6, T35 Garrett with the car, but all the major wear and was it; I had to either find one or build one.” turbo, Megasquirt standalone ECU, larger tear parts have been replaced and it gets injectors, RS500-style intercooler, Airtec radiator, checked properly every time it gets used.” But with prices on the rise, Indy couldn’t Group-A air filter, -31 actuator, bleed valve, custom justify spending serious money on one, twin-breather system, custom 3in exhaust There are plans to respray the car back so did the next best thing and found a system, Samco silicone hoses, custom exhaust to its original colour, along with plenty more reasonably cheap Sierra that had a solid and turbo heat shields, Auto Specialists actuator modifications, but it’s certainly not going shell, was structurally sound and came with cover and under bonnet slam panel plates, Auto anywhere: “The Sapphire is my first love; a few Cosworth parts. Specialists header tank cap, painted rocker covers it’s been with me for over 27 years and it’s a and plenum part of me. I’ve never got bored with it and Fitted with a 2.9-litre Cosworth 24-valve the way it winds up on boost is so old-school; V6 engine that had been turbocharged, a TRANSMISSION Type 9 gearbox, uprated AP it brings back lovely memories. There are deal was soon done. But it needed a lot of Racing clutch with standard cover loads of faster cars out there but the way tweaking; there were too many fibreglass these deliver power is something else.” parts for Indy’s liking, so he got to work. SUSPENSION AVO coilovers, polyurethane uprated bushes throughout THREE-DOOR SIERRA He says, “I rang around all the breakers for a genuine vented bonnet, genuine rear BRAKES Front: Sierra Cosworth four-pot callipers As things moved on in life with the birth of window trims, alloys, centre caps, seat belts, with 273mm grooved and drilled discs, uprated Indy’s daughter, sensible stuff came along full interior, RS500 kit, bumpers and so on. pads; rear: uprated pads such as houses, and car stuff slowed down. Until Indy was on route to Ford Fair behind a “The plan was to build an RS500 that I WHEELS & TYRES 8x17in BBS wheels painted could still drive around, have some fun in gold, 4x108 ET35 with 215/40/17 Toyo tyres and not worry too much about parking EXTERIOR Respray in Frozen White, genuine “For me, they’re just the best. They take me RS500 front bumper, fog light grilles and front away from normal life and problems; splitter, genuine Cosworth grille, seal and badge, nothing else really can match that feeling” genuine Sierra Cosworth bonnet and vents, RS500 touring car-style door mirrors on custom carbon fibre base plates, genuine three-door rear wing, RS500 rear spoiler, Ford RS mud flaps INTERIOR Sierra Cosworth seats and door cards, white dial clocks with boost gauge, dash-mounted gauges, Cosworth gearknob and steering wheel, RS ECU cover, stainless-steel sill plates, Cosworth parcel shelf Genuine three- door rims Old-school white dials Cosworth V6 may yet be replaced by YB SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 91

FAST FORD TRIO Focus ST makes for an ideal daily toy TECH SPEC FOCUS ST ENGINE 2522cc Duratec five-cylinder, Dreamscience Mod XRS remap with overrun mod, uprated turbo, KMS crossover pipe, Focus RS injectors, spark plugs and ECU holder, KMS exhaust system with Section 18 4in tailpipes, sports cat, Group A air filter, uprated recirc valve, Samco hoses, carbon fibre engine dress-up parts TRANSMISSION M66 gearbox, Focus RS clutch, short-shift gearknob, uprated torque mount SUSPENSION Eibach Sports springs BRAKES Standard callipers with 320mm grooved discs and uprated pads WHEELS & TYRES 18x8in Bola B1 wheels, 5x108 ET40 with 225/40/18 Toyo tyres EXTERIOR Zunsport front grille, carbon fibre RS bonnet vents, lower splitter, blacked fog light surrounds, carbon fibre-wrapped door mirrors and wiper arms, wind deflectors, RS tailgate spoiler, Maxton Design lip spoiler, RS rear lights, mud flaps INTERIOR Mk3 Focus ST leather heated and electric seats, retrimmed leather centre console, OMP steering wheel, Stack additional gauges, Focus RS instrument cluster, Focus RS centre console, LED sill plates, carbon-dipped trim parts RS bits give the ST added bite it in places, as it would be less precious to me exhaust system, as well as an uprated turbo Comfy enough for than the Sapphire.” and Focus RS injectors. Inside are the heated everyday, yet still leather seats from a Mk3 Focus ST, along with entertaining too The V6 turbo build has also been some other nice additions such as a Focus RS developed to perform better, and after being instrument cluster, carbon-dipped parts and there’s plenty of time for that, especially as mapped on a rolling road at 14psi it’s proven a retrimmed centre console. the addiction for Fords runs in the family. very solid setup. Overall, it makes the car individual enough He says, “My daughter Amy absolutely Indy says, “The car doesn’t miss a beat and for Indy, but retains its usability. He explains, loves the cars. She is eight, and one day she can really put the power down. But I do have “It’s a car I can have fun with and take most will take over the passion and keep them a Cosworth YB engine all ready to go in and places, unlike the Sierras. I use it daily as it’s a going. She has been a member of the RS would like a roll cage, so watch this space.” brilliant all-rounder with a lot of power, torque Owners’ Club since the day she was born. and it sounds lovely on or off boost. It’s easy It’s a family thing, and our dream was to be FOCUS ST to drive with more driver aids and I can park it featured in Fast Ford, so we feel honoured.” without worrying too much about it.” While the three-door is the oldest car in Rarely do we meet owners with passion like Indy’s collection, the Focus ST is his youngest, In contrast, Indy tells us the Sierras are toys Indy, but we’re sure glad they’re around. which is why it serves as the sensible car to that are enjoyable to own; he likes that they commute to work in. are easy to work on and simple to modify, compared with modern stuff. He says, “The Focus was bought as a daily driver, but I still wanted it to be lairy. It’s the “The Sierras are used for car shows, club newest car I’ve ever bought. I had an Audi TT meets and having fun with on the weekends, as my everyday car before this, but the engine or going for blasts to switch off from work. For blew up, so I wanted a replacement that was me, they’re just the best. They take me away bigger, with more power and turbocharged, from normal life and problems; nothing else so the ST fitted the bill perfectly.” really can match that feeling,” he explains. Since owning the car Indy has been keen Indy plans to keep enjoying the cars, driving to put his stamp on it, treating it to an array of them as much as possible. He also wants an modifications, including Bola wheels, carbon- Escort Cosworth in Mallard Green, as well wrapped parts, RS spoiler and bonnet vents. as an Escort RS Turbo in Mercury Grey, but To go with the looks, there’s a remap and 92 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022



SUBSCRIBE TODAY! SAUNBDSCSRAVIBEE YOUR LIMITED TIME SUBSCRIPTION OFFER ■ 6 ISSUES JUST £23.99 ■ FREE DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR ■ YOU PAY JUST £4 PER MONTH - UK SHOP PRICE £5.50 ■ EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS TRY A DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION? SINGLE ISSUE ONLY PAY JUST £37.99 FOR £5.50 13 ISSUES TO GO DIGITAL OR SEE OUR OTHER OFFERS VISIT shop.kelsey.co.uk/FTF2022 94 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

UK DIRECT DEBIT SUBSCRIPTION OFFER! TRY A SUBSCRIPTION TODAY SAVE £P2A3Y.9J9UFSOTR 20% 6 ISSUES *Fast Ford publishes 13 issues per year, annual subscriptions also available. Other UK offers and overseas postage also available. For full details visit shop.kelsey.co.uk/FTF2022 VISIT: shop.kelsey.co.uk/FTF2022 OR CALL OUR SUBSCRIPTIONS TEAM AND QUOTE FTF2022 01959 543 747 Hotline open: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 95

SE SENPEGCINIAELSISLTEDD. PHONE 01375 378606 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.specialisedengines.co.uk FORD ONLY exchange reconditioned standard and modified units, 12 months guarantee, to fit any FORD ENGINED vehicle, Such as: ANGLIA, FIESTA, ESCORT,CORTINA, ORION, CAPRI, SIERRA, GRANADA, TRANSIT, GILBERN, GINETTA, MARCOS, MORGAN, QUANTUM, SCIMITAR, TVR, PANTHER, + any KIT CARS, Standard engines examples: Pre-cross-flow £1795. Cross flow £1795, OHC £1795, CVH £1795, CVH Turbo £2095, ZETEC £1995, 2.0 DOHC 16V £2095, V6 3.0 £1995, V6 2.8 £1995 V6 2.9 £2195 all unleaded MODIFIED ENGINES MODIFIED HEADS All Pre-Cross-flow Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 We can do all the work on you All Cross flow £2,095 £2,295 £2,475 £2,695 £695 £795 £895 - original engine if you wish to CVH XR2 XR3 etc £2,095 £2,295 £2,475 £2,695 £695 £795 £895 £995 CVH Escort /Fiesta Turbo £2,195 £2,395 £2,795 £2,995 £695 £795 £1,195 £1,295 retain the original engine Zetec E1.6 1.8 2.0 £2,395 £2,695 £3,050 £3,295 £695 £795 £1195 £1,295 number, and we can do a full Zetec S1.25/1.4/1.6 £2,195 £2,395 £2,995 £3,295 £875 £1,095 £1,495 £2,450 digital photographic rebuild on 2.0 DOHC 16V £2,195 £2,395 £2,995 £3,295 £995 £1,095 £1,695 - any of the engines, all at no OHC 1.6 2.0 Pinto £2,395 £2,650 £3,195 - £995 £1,250 £1,795 - extra charge. All machine work V4 Essex 1.7/2.0 £2,095 £2,325 £2,695 £2,995 £695 £795 £1,195 £1,295 done on in our own factory. We V6 Essex 2.5/3.0 £2,150 £2,450 £2,750 £3,050 £795 £895 £995 £1,150 sell a full range of pistons and 2.8 Cologne £2,295 £2,550 £2,895 £3,195 £995 £1,095 £1,195 £1,295 bearings and gaskets, valves all 2.9 Cologne £2,295 £2,595 £2,895 - £995 £1,095 £1,195 - £2,495 £2,795 £3,195 - £995 £1,095 £1,195 - engine parts. Fitting from £350.00 all plus V.A.T ALSO 3.0+, & 3.1 + CONVERSIONS FOR 2.8 SIERRA, CAPRI ETC FROM £2750.00. 1.9 + For all the C.V.H. Escort, Fiesta, Orion, Ginetta, Morgan, Panther, Quantum, Scimitar S.S.1 + any Kit Cars, Based on the American 1900 Engine. BORED WITHIN FORD TOLERANCES. NOT a massively over bored 1600 as all other conversions are. It is the strongest, and most reliable on the market. FROM £2,150.00 + VAT ALL THE ABOVE ARE COMPLETE ENGINES INCLUDING: CYLINDER HEAD, SUMP, OIL PUMP ETC. WE PREFER YOU TO SEE THE ENGINE BUILT UP. All our modified and big engines for small are for normal fast road use. Togive added B.H.P. whilst retaining reasonable economy and tractability, these Engines can include as Flowed Cylinder Heads. Larger Valves. Modified Cams, ARP Bolts, Balanced and Over bored etc. 1.9+ TURBO BLOCK ASSEMBLIES, INCLUDES CRANK, RODS, PISTONS OIL PUMP: £1795.00 MACHINING: REBORING, REGRINDING, BEADBLASTING, EX. CRANKS, HEADS, PIPER AND KENT CAMS, CARBS ETC. Please email for engine brochure or details 15 CURZON DRIVE, GRAYS, ESSEX RM17 6BG VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.WAYSIDE-PERFORMANCE.CO.UK FORD ST & RS SPECIALISTS SERVICE, REPAIR & UPGRADE INSTALL IN-HOUSE ROLLING ROAD OEM AND STANDALONE ECU TUNING GET IN TOUCH GENUINE FORD & PERFORMANCE PARTS CHRIS@WAYSIDE PERFORMANCE.CO.UK I 024 7775 2553 I STOCKISTS WAYSIDEPERFORMANCE

FORGOTTEN FORDS SHELBY G R -1 The Shelby GR-1 would have been an instant hit, surely? FORGOTTEN FORDS T H E B L U E O VA L S YO U ’ V E (P R O B A B LY ) N E V E R H E A R D O F… This month we unearth a concept car conceived by the great Carroll Shelby Words JAMIE Photos FORD MOTOR COMPANY ARCHIVES C arroll Shelby will forever be tracks like Daytona. The long sloping bonnet never to be built. The exposed metalwork synonymous with fast Fords, housing a big powerful engine up front, finish and butterfly hinged doors certainly and his legacy for creating two small seats in a confined cockpit sitting catch your eye. directly over the rear wheels, and all of the special versions of the Mustang, power and torque being delivered straight The GR-1 was first shown to the public the back axle are all hallmarks of a proper at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours and his hand in the Ferrari-beating GT40 will Shelby creation. d’Elegance in 2004 and a fully functioning version was unveiled at the North American live on. But he had one more trick up his The amount of power and torque being Motor Show in 2005. That car was reported to delivered was far from shy too. Crammed have cost a staggering $2.2million to produce. sleeve that never made it, the GR-1. Looking under that long bonnet was an all- But it needn’t have cost that much for full aluminium 6.4-litre V10, and it kicked out a production; reports at the time suggested back now, it appears Ford missed a fantastic reported 605bhp and 500lb.ft! that minor tweaks to things like the rake of the windscreen, fitment of a full-size fuel opportunity by not producing it. It wasn’t all about the power though; tank, and probably downsizing to a V8 engine arguably, the GR-1 was the best looking Ford would be all that was needed. And estimates Although Shelby insisted the new car suggest that if it was put into production, the finished car would cost around $100k. should not be called a Cobra, it bears plenty It clearly struck a chord with Ford fans, of resemblance to the Daytona Coupe; itself even though it never made full production, because Superformance (the people behind an evolution of the Cobra to give it a higher, the GT40 and Cobra recreations used in the film Le Mans 66) announced that it would 190mph-plus, top speed for high-speed be building a limited production line of the GR-1 concept. These are set to feature a Unmistakably inspired supercharged V8 (because Ford didn’t make by the Daytona Coupe any V10s other than for trucks) and will cost from $250,000. But current US legislation red tape surrounding low volume production cars is halting progress. We remain hopeful that one day, you’ll be able to buy a GR-1 – if your pockets are deep enough, that is. SEPTEMBER 2022 FAST FORD 97

NEXT ISSUE ON SALE 5 August INSIDE THE OCTOBER 2022 ISSUE… ■ Coming up next month we’ll have the full show report from Ford Fair 2022. The biggest Blue Oval bash of the year is shaping up to be another cracker, and we’ll be there to bring you all the action in the next issue. ■ Also next month, we’ve got the full feature on what is believed to be the UK’s first twin-turbo S550. We’ve seen a number of supercharger upgrades since the Mustang finally landed in the UK, but not many twin blowers. Tech nerds will love the spec on this car! ■ If there is one fast Ford that’s guaranteed to get people talking, it’s the black Series One RS Turbo that used to belong to HRH Princess Diana. We’ve recently been granted special permission to photograph this very unique car in all its glory, and next month we’ll have all the details - and dispel a few myths - about its illusive history. MISSED AN ISSUE? We’ve got a selection of back issues available and ready to be shipped straight to your door Scan me for the best subs deals or to order the latest issue SUBSCRIBE NOW Takeadvantageofourlatest subscription offers *Planned editorial content at time of printing. Actual editorial content of the next issue may be subject to change 98 FAST FORD SEPTEMBER 2022

NEXT-GEN FIESTA NEXT-GEN PERFORMANCE The SMART choice in Fiesta ST performance upgrades install / change calibrations | full data-logging | user selectable obd gauge display | performance meter | fault code reader - all using just your phone, our smartflash app and obd bluetooth adaptor; no wires, no laptop, no hassle! m235 m260 235PS | 350Nm 260PS | 365Nm From £595 inc. VAT From £695 inc. VAT Visit www.mountunestore.com for more information

DQGIXOVSDHQGGRQWIKXHWOUDFNVS:LHWKHRXGUBILRSTQEINWKB1H4W1UDFN:4LWKRXUBILSTEIN1B144 VWUHWSHUVIRWUPUDHQFHWFRSLORYHUVI\\RXUFPORVHDWKQHFJDHSŊFDVR LORYHUV\\RXFORVHWKHJDSŊDV SHUVRQDOLVSHGHDVU\\VRXRQQHDGODLVHHDV\\GDVD\\RVXZ\\LVRKXQHHGDVHDV\\DV\\RXZLVK 14 14DRIVETHDELREGIENVDE. THELEGEND. Damper settings for very sporty handling in any situation on the road or track performapnce.brilfstoeinr.mcomance.bilstein.com Lower your ride height perfectly1: ŴH[LEO\\DQGLQGLYLGXDOO\\ŊZLWKWKUHDGVWR PERSONALISED. SPORTY. LIKE YOU! VSDUHDQGDWHFKQLFDOFHUWLƓFDWLRQ %,/67(,1GULYLQJWHVWVƓQHWXQH suspensions to perfection – Our BILSTOEINuBr14BforIyLoSur TFoErdIFNiestaB. 14 for your Ford Fiesta. <RXDQG\\R<XRU)XRUGD)LQHVWGD0\\.RXDUHUWK)HREHUQGFKP)DULNH<RVXWUD0.DUHWKHEHQFKPDUN<RXU QHHGVDUHQRXHUIHRFGXVV6SDRUUW\\HRQRWKHXURUDGIRLQFHYXHUV\\GD\\6OLISH RU W \\RQWKHURDGLQHYHU \\GD\\OLIH DQGIXOOVSDHHQGGRQWIKXHWOUDOFNVS:LHWKHRXGUBILRSTQEINWKB1H4 WUDFN:LWKRXUBILSTEIN B14 VWUHHWSHUVIRWUPUDHQFHHWFRSLORYHHUUVI\\RRXUFPORVHDWKQHFJDHSŊFDVR LORYHUV\\RXFORVHWKHJDSŊDV SHUVRQDOLVSHGHDVU\\VRXRQQHHDGODLVVHHDV\\GDVD\\RVXZ\\LVRKXQHHGDVHDV\\DV\\RXZLVK DRIVE THDE LREGIENVDE. THE LEGEND. per formapncee.brilfstoeinr.mcomance.bil s tein.com