I've always thought the cars we were shipping to Europe were better.

Ford Escort RS Cosworth for example.

 

Wow no way they got their head together enough to give us AWD...... Even if Ford confirms I still just.... can't.... believe.... it.

Ford building an AWD turbo 4 with a manual? Crazy

 

nice choice man. just picked up a 14' focus st myself. I just needed a little bit more room in the back

 

Was out doing some fine tuning getting the car ready for my next track event.

It was about 79-80F ambient out. Sea level. More FMIC upgrade data.

2014 Fiesta ST
Power mods:
Custom Tune (by me)
E30 fuel
AIRTEC fmic
Boost: 22psi peak to 14psi at 6500rpm

3rd gear pull
Intake temp start: 81.8F
Intake temp end: 80.2F
Charge temp start: 83.5F
Charge temp end: 86.7F
Charge temp increase: 3.2F
Delta of end intake temp and end charge temp: 6.5F

3rd gear pull, directly after above, slowing down to low rpm
Intake temp start: 82F
Intake temp end: 80.6F
Charge temp start: 84.4F
Charge temp end: 88F
Charge temp increase: 3.6F
Delta of end intake temp and end charge temp: 7.4F

3rd and 4th gear pull to 5400rpm in 4th gear
Intake temp start: 82F
Intake temp end: 79.4F
Charge temp start: 83.7F
Charge temp end: 86.4F
Charge temp increase: 2.7F
Delta of end intake temp and end charge temp: 7F

This FMIC still rocks. Very happy with this purchase. Obviously it works.

The true true test will be the track event.

 

Track tires and wheels mounted yesterday in prep for this weeks track event.

 

Cool thread so far. Looking forward to updates

 

Nice detailed thread.

Are you going to Sonoma or ButtonWillow?

 

Thunderhill

 

wheres the lowered look pics??

 

Oh, wow just about every CA track is having a track day on the same weekend. Thunderhill is the only one I haven't done yet. Just because its so far from SoCal. Hopefully very soon.

Good luck de-virgining that new project on track!

 

Yea Thunderhill is my go-to track. I've probably put over 300+ laps down there. However this is my first time back in seven years, with a totally different platform.

Should be fun but I'd be lying if I didn't say I am a little nervous.

My second go-to track is Buttonwillow but I don't get close to that place in the summer. Way way way way too hot.

 

Your car should do well on West. Not a huge fan of West, but I've only done one weekend there.

 

I need to make thunderhill happen, but its a solid 8-9 hour drive for me. I have done about that many laps at Laguna Seca, and a couple at Sonoma. Fontana is awesome for the top end and if you want to log/tune. Nothing like the big Oval banking up against the wall. Buttonwillow has new pavement, so it should be fun once it comes down in temps. its always a dust bowl after lunch though. My goto is probably Big Willow, but I do like Fontana, because its only 45 minutes from my house, and that makes the day so much easier.

Some day I want to do a cross country road trip track thing.

I think you will be fine. That platform currently has less power than your used to, so it shouldn't bite you. A little care and attention to feedback, and you will have nothing but fun!

 

This event is the OG 2.8 mile track, over the top.

I think next event I will do the full 5 mile.

 

Cool project! My brother has a green Fiesta st! It's a pretty fun car he loves it!