Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2020 i Fast Ford

INTRO WELCOME We should be in the middle of summer show season right now. Usually, our weekends at this time of year are dominated by shows and events dotted all over the country, but alas the coronavirus situation has changed all of that. But not totally. There are ways to still have car shows and remain safe. And I’m pleased to say that we’ve even got a ‘show report’ in this very issue! The ‘show’ in question was actually a private event, but it does demonstrate that fans can still get out and enjoy their cars while adhering to government advice about the current pandemic. And, with things slowly starting to return to normal elsewhere in society, perhaps we will yet salvage something from the 2020 show season? Fingers crossed,…

TECH SPEC FOCUS ST250 (TRACK CAR) ENGINE 2.0-litre EcoBoost, Pumaspeed X-37 hybrid turbo, Cobra Venom exhaust system with sports cat, Cobb Accessport, Airtec induction kit, cold air snorkel, Airtec intercooler and pipework, Turbosmart recirc valve, symposer delete kit, Airtec rear engine mount, Grimmspeed battery kit, CoolingMist dual-nozzle water mist injection, NGK iridium plugs, tuned/mapped by JSTuned, RS engine cover, Paintmodz covers painted Candy Apple Red POWER 345bhp TRANSMISSION Stock manual with SiCo short-shift SUSPENSION BC Racing coilovers, Summit front and rear strut braces (painted body colour), Whiteline rear anti-roll bar, Whiteline rear drop links BRAKES Focus RS Brembo brake conversion WHEELS & TYRES 9x19in Rota GTR wheels painted Candy Apple Red, 50mm spacers, 235/35 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 tyres EXTERIOR Frozen White paint, BattleAero bodykit, Mk3.5 front-end conversion with…

TECH SPEC SERIES 2 RS TURBO ENGINE 1.9 CVH (bored), Stage 3 head, Newman Race cam, Stage 3 T3 turbo, K&N induction kit, Bailey Evo twin-piston dump valve, Group A ignition coil, alloy radiator with twin electric fans, Pro-Alloy Motorsport front-mounted intercooler, Mongoose exhaust system with 4in tailpipe, Bosch 044 fuel pump in Auto Specialists fuel pump cradle, uprated fuel pump wiring, Bailey Motorsport oil breather/ separator, alloy header tank, Roose Motorsport coolant and ancillary hoses, Samco boost hoses, Magnecor ignition leads, Motorsport Developments 82C thermostat, Enduroline uprated battery TRANSMISSION CTS Stage 2 IB5 gearbox with RS Turbo LSD, Vibratechnics gearbox mount, Mk5 Escort billet clutch quadrant and pedal, CG Motorsport Stage 3 clutch SUSPENSION Spax 40mm lowering springs, Koni adjustable front dampers, Spax adjustable rear dampers, all new bushes,…

TECH SPEC CLUBSPORT ESCORT COSWORTH ENGINE Rebuilt YB, longer Autoverdi conrods, CP WRC-style pistons, T34 turbo, 803 green injectors, P8 ECU, K&N cone air filter, Magnex exhaust system with additional rear silencer and two HJS motorsport cats, Pro-Alloy radiator, Radtec intercooler, Laminova engine oil cooler, blue silicone hoses, WRC breather system with mirror-image tank, big oil sump, Group N engine mounts TRANSMISSION Rebuilt gearbox, Group N gearbox mounts, alloy rear diff mount SUSPENSION Adjustable front top mounts, H&R Nürburgring-spec coilovers, Suhe front strut brace, poly-bushed front suspension BRAKES front: Lucas-Girling four-pot front callipers with 330x32mm discs and Pagid pads; rear: Pagid pads WHEELS & TYRES Ford Scorpio five-stud conversion, OZ F1 Racing 10x17in wheels with 245/35R17 tyres EXTERIOR BMW Le Mans Blue metallic paint, RS500 fog-light grilles, Suhe carbon front…

JAMIE FOCUS RS TESTING TIMES The RS ventures out for the first time after weeks in lockdown. Only for an MOT, though... QUICK SPEC Mountune m400R • Velgen Classic5 alloys • Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres • H&R lowering springs • 3M wrap by VWC in Leeds • Mountune axle-back and sports cat • H&R anti-roll bars • TAROX brakes • Mishimoto intercooler, intake kit, and oil cooler kits • Quaife ATB Although my RS is taxed, insured and ‘on the road’ all year round, I must admit it doesn’t get used all that often in the winter months. It goes out to the odd event and I’ll stretch its legs on a run to and from photoshoots occasionally, but mainly it’s a summer toy. Therefore, most of its use is…

DRIVER SPEC STEPHEN VINCENT AGE 34 JOB Performance sales specialist at Hendy Performance INSTAGRAM @Killah_Chicken FIRST FORD Mk4 Escort 1.3L with TSW Venoms and a 5in back box FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOUR FORD? The wheels FAVOURITE FORD SHOW OR EVENT? Ford Power Live TRACK DAY OR SHOW & SHINE? “Tough one! Love a clean-looking car, but the buzz of driving a stripped-out, uncomfortable, noisy car at high speed is hard to ignore” LESSONS LEARNT FROM THIS PROJECT? “Always, always, always assume it’s going to go wrong – then you won’t be disappointed when it does. Don’t be swayed by other people’s opinions and stick with your own. The 18s get a lot of hate but work so well – if I’d have listened to some then I wouldn’t have taken…

WHY YOU WANT ONE… • A firm favourite of Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering team for its handling finesse, there’s damn good reason why the Puma is universally praised for its joyous chassis. • An undisputed collector’s car of the future – check out any classic car magazine or website and you’ll see the Puma rated as a top tip for investment. • Admirable performance, even by today’s standards – the 1.7 revs around the clock to 126mph, hitting 60mph in 8.8 seconds. And it feels much faster.…

TECH SPEC PUMA ENGINE 1388cc/1596cc/1679cc in-line four-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC Sigma (1.6) or Zetec SE (1.4/1.7) with alloy block and head, sequential electronic fuel injection, Ford EEC-V engine management, electronic distributorless ignition, 1.7 with variable inlet camshaft timing (VCT) TRANSMISSION Front-wheel drive with IB5 five-speed manual gearbox and 3.82:1 final drive ratio (1.7) SUSPENSION Front: MacPherson struts, gas-filled dampers, coil springs, L-arms on separate subframe, anti-roll bar; rear: torsion beam, gas-filled dampers, coil springs, anti-roll bar; PAS steering rack with 2.9 turns lock-to-lock BRAKES Front: 240mm ventilated front discs (258mm from 2000 onwards); rear: 180mm rear drums (200mm from 2000 onwards); ABS (optional on 1.4) WHEELS & TYRES 6x15in alloys and 195/50VR15 tyres EXTERIOR Three-door coupé body based on Fiesta floorpan with body-colour bumpers, tinted glass, electric front windows, optional metallic…

KEY POINTS CONDITION Choose on condition rather than age or spec – a low-mileage base model beats a rotten limited edition. ENGINE Running a Puma low on oil can wreck the engine. Listen for nasty noises, look for smoke and pray for a service history. TRANSMISSION Growling and crunching are danger signs, but even a slipping clutch could outweigh the cost of the car. BODY Corrosion attacks Pumas in a big way. Search everywhere between the number plates for signs of the dreaded tinworm. INTERIOR Trim isn’t too tricky to find, but a tatty cabin points to a neglected Puma. A worn driver’s seat and steering wheel are normal.…

BACK IN THE DAY BACK IN THE DAY 4 YEARS AGO What’s the best thing about fast Fords? Yes, some are rapidly appreciating investments. Yes, some are affordable and enjoyable daily drivers. But one thing they all have in common is that they are great fun to drive. Take everything else out of the equation, and the underlying reason we love fast Fords is because of how much fun they are. Clear evidence of this can be found in the October 2016 issue. On the cover we featured Tom Blackwood’s crazy V8 Fiesta build – Tom’s not new to a fast Ford (his collection of cars is epic), but when he wanted to build ‘something purely for fun’ he decided upon a 700bhp supercharged V8 shoehorned under the bonnet of…

NEXT ISSUE ON SALE September 4th Order your copy direct from shop.kelsey.co.uk/issue/ftf INSIDE THE OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE… • Just which generation of Focus RS is the best? It’s a debate that continues to rage to this very day. So, to find out more about each model’s merits and flaws we speak to three owners to find out their thoughts as they explain why they bought the Focus RS they did… • We’ve all seen how many once-big-power Cossies are slowly being returned to standard spec for higher resale values, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Norwegian Ford fan Stefan Køningsberg has detuned his once monster-power Sierra to a more user-friendly 250bhp-or-so, and added some cool touches along the way – like those gorgeous BBS Turbofan rims! •…

WHICH FORD DO YOU MOST REGRET GETTING RID OF? “Easy. It’s my old Saph Cossie. I loved that car, even if it was an old shed! Another one I really regret was a mint XR3i I wrapped around a lamp post when I was younger, that was super clean and would have been a fantastic car to own today.” JAMIE, EDITOR “Without a doubt it would be my Mk4 Escort Estate, which was running an ST170 Zetec on twin-48 throttle bodies. Hilarious fun, but also the most ridiculous daily driver I’ve ever run!” ADE, PHOTOGRAPHER “I’ve only ever owned two Fords, so it would be my Puma. It was my first car when setting up my photography business in 2005. I had it for nine months but was forced to…

DRIVER SPEC JEFF FOX AGE 49 JOB IT consultant INSTAGRAM @wo05hst FIRST FORD 1983 Sierra BEST MODIFICATION BattleAero kit FAVOURITE FORD SHOW OR EVENT? Ford Fair TRACK DAY OR SHOW & SHINE? Track day LESSONS LEARNT FROM THIS PROJECT? That it is never finished WHAT’S NEXT LSD THANKS “Thanks to Chris at CH Services for the amount of hours he has spent spannering on both of them and keeping them in tip-top mechanical condition; Hayes at Shearspeed for all of the hours in fitting the kit, AutoSpecialists for the great gear they do, Darren at Unit Engineering for the custom splitters, and A2 Tyres.”…

10 OF THE BEST SOUNDING FORD RACE ENGINES 10 OF THE BEST… SOUNDING FORD RACE ENGINES There have been some glorious sounding Ford engines over the years, and here’s ten of our favourites YB The mighty Cosworth YB sounds pretty fantastic whatever it’s powering, from fast road cars to touring car champions. But for us the very best-sounding Cossies were Escort Cosworth rally cars. With hardcore anti-lag turned up to the max, these things sound angry and downright scary… and that’s just on the start line. As they head off onto the stage the roar of the YB is accompanied by anti-lag gunshots echoing off the surrounding trees and buildings as the driver rifles through the gears. Pure audio pornography! TURBO BDA When Zakspeed decided to turbocharge the BDA…

TECH SPEC FIESTA ST200 ENGINE 1.6-litre EcoBoost, Pumaspeed X47-R hybrid turbo, Turbosmart actuator, Forge atmospheric blow-off valve, Milltek stainless exhaust system, Milltek decat, Wagner Stage 3 intercooler, Wagner oil cooler, Pumaspeed boost hoses, Peron air intake, ITG induction kit, Boomba Racing intake manifold spacer, Maxd Out Stage 3 software, Paintmodz engine, battery, fuse box and brake fluid reservoir covers, Cobb torque mount POWER 300bhp (estimate) TRANSMISSION Factory ST IB6 six-speed gearbox, original ST200 clutch and flywheel SUSPENSION Pumaspeed/Eibach lowering springs all round BRAKES EBC discs, Yellowstuff front pads, Project Mu rear pads WHEELS & TYRES Mk8 Fiesta ST 18in wheels, 205/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres EXTERIOR Factory ST200 Storm Grey paintwork, Maxton Design rear spoiler extension, Climair wind deflectors, DMB Graphics badge inlays, lower front bumper trims painted black,…

HOW MUCH TO PAY PROJECT £200-£500 Surprising numbers of Pumas survive with recent MoT fails or a bit of ticket and some expansive rot. You may get lucky and find a 1.7 worth tidying but the price of repairs usually means it’s preferable to spend more on a better car in the first place. GOOD £500-£1500 There’s not always a massive difference between prices of tatty-but-roadworthy Pumas and decent machines you’d be happy to drive to a show. Choose a 1.7 with options, and expect a Millennium, Black or Thunder to cost a little more than regular models. CONCOURS £1500-£3500 Pay over £2000 for a long-term investment, ideally unrestored and with low miles, low ownership and no modifications. Concours cars may be advertised for double the amount, but rarely find…

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INSURE? More than you’d expect, thanks purely to being a sporty Ford. The underpowered 1.4 is in insurance group 19, the 1.6 is group 21, the rare 1.6 Thunder is group 23, a regular 1.7 group 25, and special-edition 1.7s are group 27. Shop around, though, and you’ll find specialist brokers offering classic policies. WHERE DO I FIND ONE? Owners’ clubs, forums and Facebook groups will yield enthusiast-owned Pumas but most are still simply second-hand cars, sold through the likes of eBay. If you’ve a big budget, keep your eyes peeled for low-mileage machines with specialist dealers. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RUN? It’s a Fiesta underneath, so most parts are cheaper than Aldi’s own-brand chips. And…

TECH SPEC FOCUS ST250 (ROAD CAR) ENGINE 2.0-litre EcoBoost, custom 3in exhaust system, Cobra sports cat, Cobb Accessport, Airtec induction kit, Mountune intercooler and big boost pipes, Mountune recirc valve, Airtec rear engine mount, NGK iridium plugs, tuned/ mapped by Stratified POWER 289bhp TRANSMISSION Stock manual with Dark Ice Designs short-shift SUSPENSION BC Racing coilovers, Mountune front strut brace BRAKES Focus RS Brembo brake conversion WHEELS & TYRES OEM 8x18in ST wheels, 20mm spacers, 235/40 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 tyres EXTERIOR Tangerine Scream paint, TRC lowline kit including front splitter, side-skirt splitters and rear spats INTERIOR Stock ST…

HOW TO ‘CLUBSPORT’ YOUR INTERIOR The Clubsport style is getting more and more popular these days across all makes and models of modified cars. BMW M3s, MINI Coopers, Renaultsport Meganes and the odd Ford here and there are increasingly getting the treatment, but where did it all start? You could argue that Porsche really popularised the concept with the RS and later on the GT3 models – half roll-cages, front bucket seats and rear seat deletes. The whole concept of Clubsport is to shed a bit of weight, make things a bit more racy-feeling but at the same time exude style and retain a degree of comfort. So, the trick is to not go nuts and completely gut out the interior to bare metal. Carpet is still commonplace in Clubsport…

PAUL COWLAND MUSTANG GT GETTING’ DOWN Before power comes control, right? Itching to turn up the wick on the Mustang, Paul’s done one last ‘sensible’ mod first… Suspension Let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? The joke between friends at the car meet: ‘But, American cars don’t handle’. It may have been a fair criticism in the Seventies and Eighties, but the latest Mustang actually has a pretty decent platform on which to work. The car may be a little soft for really enthusiastic driving in standard trim, but as its GT badge states, it’s intended as more of a grand tourer. And, in that regard, it really is very good. If throwing the thing around is more your cup of tea, though, you may want to firm…

HISTORY JUNE 1997 Puma production begins in Cologne, Germany, based on fourth-generation Fiesta platform but with stiffer springs and a thicker rear anti-roll bar. One model available: 1.7 with VCT, ABS, traction control and 15in five-spoke ‘propeller’ alloys. FEBRUARY 1998 Puma 1.4 (non-VCT) introduced with 15in nine-spoke alloys and optional ABS. OCTOBER 1999 1.7 Millennium edition launched, featuring Zinc Yellow paintwork, Alchemy leather Recaro front seats, air conditioning, passenger airbag and CD player; 1000 produced. MAY 2000 Minor facelift featuring brake light in rear spoiler, nine-spoke 15in alloy wheels, grey interior plastics, revised heater controls, Midnight Black upholstery, bigger discs and drums. OCTOBER 2000 Puma 1.4 replaced by Sigma-engined Puma 1.6 (non-VCT); ABS standard. Millennium edition discontinued. 1.7 Black edition introduced, featuring Panther Black paintwork, 14-spoke 15in F1 alloy wheels,…

WHAT WE SAY JAMIE, EDITOR: The Puma was always somehow that little more exotic than the Fiesta upon which it’s so closely modelled. In my opinion the Racing Puma will be the next big thing in collectors’ circles (it ticks all the right boxes: motorsport pedigree, limited edition, built at Tickford, and so on) and this will undoubtedly inflate prices of regular Pumas. Right now they’re about as cheap as they’ll ever be, so find the best (rust-free!) example you can and you’re sure to be onto a winner; a car that can be both enjoyed and will still appreciate in value.” DAN WILLIAMSON, CONTRIBUTOR AND PUMA OWNER: I must admit, I was never a fan of the Puma until I drove one – and that’s when I realised it’s…

TECH SPEC ‘65 MUSTANG FASTBACK ENGINE 351ci (5.7-litre) small-block Windsor, Keith Black Hypereutectic pistons, 10.6:1 compression ratio, Clevite 77 bearings, ARP bolts, Ford Performance Racing SVO GT40-X ported alloy heads, Comp Cams XR282-RF cam, Comp Cams Ultra Gold rocker arms, lifters and valve springs, FPR valves, Manley pushrods, Edelbrock RPM Performer inlet manifold, Holley Street HP 750cfm carb, Edelbrock Quiet-Flo electric fuel pump, JBA ceramic Shorty headers, custom 2.5in stainless exhaust system with H-pipe and Flowmaster Deltaflow Series 40 muffler, Milodon oil pump and forward deep oil pan, March Performance pulleys, MSD Pro billet distributor, MSD 6AL, MSD Blaster coil and leads, custom dual-pass alloy radiator with PWR performance core, Revotec electric fan, Ron Morris adjustable engine mounts TRANSMISSION Ford AOD gearbox built by Alders Automotive, Earls Performance transmission cooler,…