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Hobbies & Interests => Automotive Discussion => Topic started by: Hitokiri on May 22, 2014, 09:58:53 PM
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Yay me! Next engine mods - larger intercooler and Denso "step colder" sparkplugs. O0
If you're wondering the decals give me 20 HP....EACH! ;)
And this is how it sounds like. Yes...the video is of a Ford Focus ST but same motor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK9bfnUjK7E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK9bfnUjK7E)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/20140522_174449_zps5c108f5d.jpg)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/20140522_174437_zpsfbca494e.jpg)
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Go get a video of the intake...
We'll have an intake showdown.
If you're going denso... I'd say go with the iridium's... it'll change the way you think about spark plugs. Only denso's, not the NGK's.
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Go get a video of the intake...
We'll have an intake showdown.
If you're going denso... I'd say go with the iridium's... it'll change the way you think about spark plugs. Only denso's, not the NGK's.
Haha..Okay Poster but the video I posted up above is basically how my Escape sounds now.
And yes the Denso plugs I'm going to get are iridium one step colder plugs.
http://www.edgeautosport.com/manufacturers/denso/denso-iridium-power-spark-plug-itv22/ (http://www.edgeautosport.com/manufacturers/denso/denso-iridium-power-spark-plug-itv22/)
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Sound clip of my intake. O0
http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Focus_On_Christ/media/20140523_154809_zpse21cd143.mp4.html (http://s240.photobucket.com/user/Focus_On_Christ/media/20140523_154809_zpse21cd143.mp4.html)
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No no no.. That won't do, you need to do it while under load!
But that is fine for now I guess, I think it's too quiet.
Is that a K&N filter system?
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Alot of hiss though, that's a good thing.
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No no no.. That won't do, you need to do it while under load!
But that is fine for now I guess, I think it's too quiet.
Haha..if you say so. I like it.
Is that a K&N filter system?
It's made by a company called Steeda. They specialize in Ford cars.
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Ah yes, good ole steeda. I too am familiar with the brand.
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Here we go, I just threw my gopro beside the abs system, it's right beside the intake, the intake is covered of course. So, it probably won't sound as loud as yours. But give it a listen!
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/DummieBoy/th_intakesound_zps77709f38.jpg) (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/DummieBoy/intakesound_zps77709f38.mp4)
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Why are you getting colder plugs already? You know it will hurt performance if it's not needed.
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Why are you getting colder plugs already? You know it will hurt performance if it's not needed.
For some reason the Ford motors respond very well to step colder sparkplugs. It responds so well in fact that even in factory upgrades one or two step colder sparkplugs are included in the kits. Not to add that I am going to gain a lot of power from the tune and by having colder sparkplugs it may prevent things like knock or uneven combustion.
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Here we go, I just threw my gopro beside the abs system, it's right beside the intake, the intake is covered of course. So, it probably won't sound as loud as yours. But give it a listen!
All I could hear was VTEC. ;D ;) O0
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So did you get those plugs put in or not?
You're going to be thinking "he's right, you really do feel a difference".
And you'll know what the "burn" is that I've always talked about... once you step on the pedal, you'll just feel the engine "burning" fuel.
Say for example..
Stock plugs or non Denso Iridium-When you step on the pedal halfway... you feel a a burn... but if you step past the halfway, there's no more burn... it's like a sort of lag, like you dont feel any thing else different from the halfway point, you don't feel like it's doing more..
Denso Iridiums-press to the halfway point..you feel a burn... press all the way down, you just feel the engine burning and keep burning...
You'll know what I'm talking about when you get it put in.
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Oh by the way, I didn't get to hit vtec but once in that video unfortunately and when I did it just got to 5-6k.
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So did you get those plugs put in or not?
I well but after I get my aftermarket front mount intercooler and my programmer. I'm not getting colder plugs for horsepower per say. I'm getting more to protect my motor when because the tune I want to get is pretty aggressive. Colder plugs well help with detonation and well help keep things safe for a good price. Plus the tuner I'm going to well not do a tune without cold sparkplugs since he believes in them.
I'll give updates when I have everything. I hope to get everything in line by the end of summer but if I'm really good I'll get everything done by the end of June just in tme for dyno days. ;D
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WOot! Intercooler and sparkplugs came in! Now all I need is a tuner and a ecu flasher. O0
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/1524692_852083654806629_2768558708763833533_n_zpsd4f02405.jpg)
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That's good stuff. You should already put the plugs in... You won't regret buying them.. It's important to tighten them to the right torque spec as well..
I too am looking at buying something that's turbocharged.. . Twin turbo... Unfortunately for what I want it'll be lugging some exta lbs making it's 0-60 time about a whole second slower...
Oh wells that's what I have my teggie for anyways.. For track days and random highway runs..
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That's good stuff. You should already put the plugs in... You won't regret buying them.. It's important to tighten them to the right torque spec as well..
I well be after I install everything. More then likely the sparkplugs well be the last thing installed.
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Nice FMIC. Looks beastly! O0
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Nice FMIC. Looks beastly! O0
Thanks. It also came with aftermarket intercooler piping as well. Shouldn't be too tough to install. I'll post up a final pictures and hopefully even a dyno graph after all is said and done.
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Yeah me! Intercooler is on! Takes to my friend Tou Fue at One Day Auto located in Saint Paul! One of the best and most trust mechanics I know! O0
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/Mobile%20Uploads/20140708_154749_zpsc691d4e2.jpg)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/Mobile%20Uploads/20140708_154730_zps1250db9e.jpg)
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07-08184445_zps81470589.jpg)
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C'mon now!! You could've put that in yourself!!!
Anyways did you put in the plugs yet?!?
Those are your real difference makers!
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C'mon now!! You could've put that in yourself!!!
Yes could have but it would have taken a lot longer, I would have gotten to see my friend who I haven't seen in years, and it was just a lot easier/funnier this way. ;D
Anyways did you put in the plugs yet?!?
Those are your real difference makers!
If you say so. I put them in and they helped out with my throttle response and my MPG but power wise not very much. All I need is a tune now and I'll be done.
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Yeah me! Intercooler is on! Takes to my friend Tou Fue at One Day Auto located in Saint Paul! One of the best and most trust mechanics I know! O0
Ah ha! So that's why you were up in MN! >:D O0
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Ah ha! So that's why you were up in MN! >:D O0
Not the only reason but yes it was one of the main ones. Haha.. O0
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Yeah new rims! Can't wait to show them off next summer.
If you're wondering they're 18" Ford Focus ST "Snowflakes". I've been looking for them for a while and got them for a great price - tires, rims, and tire pressure sensors and all. O0
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/20141004_154419_zps5bbb13bc.jpg)
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Nice setup. O0 How is the Escape compared to the CX7?
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The CX7 is more in line with the Ford Vibe then it is with the Escape. The Escape is more in line with the CX5. I know the CX7 uses a 2.3 liter turbo engine which is similar if not the same motor as found some Lincoln cars which is awesome. The CX5 though only has naturally aspirated motors though. I never drove a CX5/7 so I can't give a comparison without being bias.
As for the motor issue...
It matters who you talk to. Mazda and Ford has been using different variations of this motor for a long time both in the USA and around the world. So far there's been little issue. Some tuners are concerned but as the miles rack up there hasn't been much to report. I guess we well wait and see but there are many Fords and Mazda with over 100000 miles that have no issues.
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It's been a while since I've updated my build thread. I just recently replaced my 17" winter rims/tires with my 18" summer rims/combo. The 18's are from a Ford Focus ST. I had to buy taller tires to make them look right on my Escape but it worked! The front tire just barely fits within the tire wall.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/11209705_1047413981940261_6990993860232472384_n_zpseqoodrjv.jpg)
I also installed a Turbosmart blow off valve.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/20150415_222111_zpsk8karnly.jpg)
FINALLY....Got my tuner, paid the for the tune, and upload the tune to my car.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/20150520_182818_zpsqzcvxvxe.jpg)
TAH DAH! From 240 HP/270 TQ to about 300 HP/340 TQ. The horsepower numbers might be a little down but the torque numbers are not. This car is transformed and even though it won't be blazing 13 second quarter mile times it's probably quicker then people think. I pulled a newer WRX pretty good on an on ramp to the highway. Passing is no longer an issue. Haha.. :2funny:
So who says souping up a SUV or a domestic isn't cool or fun. O0
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It's been a while since I've updated my build thread. I just recently replaced my 17" winter rims/tires with my 18" summer rims/combo. The 18's are from a Ford Focus ST. I had to buy taller tires to make them look right on my Escape but it worked! The front tire just barely fits within the tire wall.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/11209705_1047413981940261_6990993860232472384_n_zpseqoodrjv.jpg)
I also installed a Turbosmart blow off valve.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/20150415_222111_zpsk8karnly.jpg)
FINALLY....Got my tuner, paid the for the tune, and upload the tune to my car.
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/Focus_On_Christ/20150520_182818_zpsqzcvxvxe.jpg)
TAH DAH! From 240 HP/270 TQ to about 300 HP/340 TQ. The horsepower numbers might be a little down but the torque numbers are not. This car is transformed and even though it won't be blazing 13 second quarter mile times it's probably quicker then people think. I pulled a newer WRX pretty good on an on ramp to the highway. Passing is no longer an issue. Haha.. :2funny:
So who says souping up a SUV or a domestic isn't cool or fun. O0
Wow I gotta say.. your neighborhood looks clean....as for SUV and power I guess there is always a number to chase whether its MPG, HP, or dB.
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Wow I gotta say.. your neighborhood looks clean...
They do a great job at keeping it clean. I like their recycling system and there's a corner of the neighborhood where people can put their outside trash like grass cuttings, tree branches, bush cuttings, etc - and they'll pick it up every other week or so. So yeah....good neighbors and good neighborhood overall. :)
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I wish my thing was that easy to tune.
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I wish my thing was that easy to tune.
The issues with Honda engines, mostly the high end B-series engines, is that they're already so good it's hard to soup them up without spending boat loads of money. This is why turbocharging or even supercharging is so popular because it's a better bang for the buck then trying to soup up an engine naturally aspirated.
I think your car is easily tunable since it is ODB2 but the changes you'll see won't be as great since your car is not force inducted.