Turbo 5.3 Ford Focus
Made a little progress yesterday. Put the car back on the dyno and worked on the tune. Still have a few bugs to work out but im gonna leave it like it is for now and just enjoy it.
Made 519whp at 9psi.
It seems to really like timing. but i dont want to put too much more in it with the stock ring gap. Also the meth injection worked flawlessly. Dropped temps to 100 degrees.
Weather sucked. It was hot and raining. Probably could have made a little more power if i turned it out further.
Made 519whp at 9psi.
It seems to really like timing. but i dont want to put too much more in it with the stock ring gap. Also the meth injection worked flawlessly. Dropped temps to 100 degrees.
Weather sucked. It was hot and raining. Probably could have made a little more power if i turned it out further.
Andrew
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 305
Likes: 11
From: Washington NC
according to my data log it is at full boost at 4500rpms on the dyno but the torque coverter isnt done until 5400rpms which is what you are seeing with that gradual slope on the dyno
also i was rolling into the throttle to prevent tire spin. with this high stall converter it wants to spin on the dyno when you punch it.
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 305
Likes: 11
From: Washington NC
I have actually been driving the car around some. Runs awesome. I took it to a car show last weekend. Hopefully gonna take it to the track soon.
I still have a couple more things i need to work on.
here is a video from the dyno
I still have a couple more things i need to work on.
here is a video from the dyno
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 305
Likes: 11
From: Washington NC
Some updates. I haven't had much time since the summer to work on the car. Ive been busy with other projects. I have been driving it around occasionally but havent made it to the track.
Since then I have purchased a 3:31 rear gear. BC the 3:73 i just too much.
Im hopefully gonna get it back on the dyno next week. Im gonna push it to 600ish i think.
Since then I have purchased a 3:31 rear gear. BC the 3:73 i just too much.
Im hopefully gonna get it back on the dyno next week. Im gonna push it to 600ish i think.
On The Tree
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 121
Likes: 16
From: Albany, NY
I'm enjoying this build. I'm actually running the same turbo setup (gt4294r + 5.3). Like you, I'm using it because I had it.. but I want to push it to it's limits. Nice to see it spools quickly and makes good power.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 305
Likes: 11
From: Washington NC
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 305
Likes: 11
From: Washington NC
I am also looking forward to seeing what your ends up making.
TECH Addict
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,866
Likes: 4
Yeah i am looking forward to pushing it a little more. I am trying to figure out ways to make more power without upping the boost. Trying to keep the iat down due to lack of intercooler. I am thinkng about adding a set of heads? I made 40whp putting texas speed ported heads on N/A 5.3 a few years back. I would imagine they would make more power with boost? Im really only trying to make 600 hp . But im not trying to destroy my gen 3 rods.
heads will definitely help!
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 305
Likes: 11
From: Washington NC
Due to covid and work I put the car on hold 18months ago, I also picked up a c4 corvette and I am in the process of turning it into a track car with an ls3 swap. Now I am motivated to get this focus back on the road.
Of corse the Lithium Ion battery in the car is completely toast. Not super happy about that.
Im gonna change all the fluids and put some new e85 in it a get it back on the dyno in the next few weeks.
I have meth injection on the car now and I want to see how that works.
Of corse the Lithium Ion battery in the car is completely toast. Not super happy about that.
Im gonna change all the fluids and put some new e85 in it a get it back on the dyno in the next few weeks.
I have meth injection on the car now and I want to see how that works.
Yeah i am looking forward to pushing it a little more. I am trying to figure out ways to make more power without upping the boost. Trying to keep the iat down due to lack of intercooler. I am thinkng about adding a set of heads? I made 40whp putting texas speed ported heads on N/A 5.3 a few years back. I would imagine they would make more power with boost? Im really only trying to make 600 hp . But im not trying to destroy my gen 3 rods.
I am also looking forward to seeing what your ends up making.
I am also looking forward to seeing what your ends up making.
Turn it up.
Cool build, that light of a car gotta be a blast. I just added a meth kit, no IC'er, we ended up going pre turbo, using 93 octane was able to get the iat's down in the 110, 120 range on a safe tune. Wish E85 was avail around here. Since I have an LS6 intake, figured pre turbo was better, since more of a hot air manifold.
Cool build, that light of a car gotta be a blast. I just added a meth kit, no IC'er, we ended up going pre turbo, using 93 octane was able to get the iat's down in the 110, 120 range on a safe tune. Wish E85 was avail around here. Since I have an LS6 intake, figured pre turbo was better, since more of a hot air manifold.
Andrew