Wow, it’s all been a bit flat-
out this month. After fitting
the gearbox and bits last
time, this month it was a
case of finish off the engine
install and start assembling
all the interior pieces too.
Eagle-eyed readers may have spotted a
photo from last issue that showed the YB
with a turbo and inlet bolted-up, well that
was the starting point for the new round of
updates. We’re building the engine to a very
similar spec to that in Mark’s green EsCos
track car, so it features goodies like a Borg
Warner 7670 turbo, Nortech manifold, Tial
44mm wastegate Hart inlet, ported head
(lifted from ‘ELE’ – Mark’s three-door Cossie
as he’s chasing even more power!), and
custom cams. They’ve all been added to the
FoCos now, along with an Airtec 100mm
core intercooler and a custom exhaust. In
fact, the only thing left needed to make it
run is the ECU and wiring; the Autronic SM2
is sat here waiting to go in and the freshly
made loom will be ready in the next couple
of days.
In the meantime, though, I decided to get
cracking with the interior. There’s not much
inside actually, so once Mark and I got stuckSHOWING OFF
The FoCos has been attracting lots of attention on show
at RS Combe recently, and after lots of hard work the
build is very nearly finished...
HANNAH FOCUS TRACK CARin it all came together quite quickly. First up
was the fuel tank – a foam-filled motorsport-
spec unit from Jaz Products. That lives in
the rear boot area, but before we could run
the fuel lines we needed to fit the Corbeau
bucket seats (complemented by pink
harnesses, of course!) to plan the best route.
Then, with those all fitted and plumbed in it
was just a case of refitting the dash, which
has now been flocked, and wiring things up.
But you know what we’re like, and with
deadlines and show dates looming, there
wasn’t any time to stand around and admire
our handiwork. Instead we jumped straight
on to the finishing exterior touches. Carbon-
dipped accents tone-down the ‘in-your-face’
pink, but it’s still definitely noticeable!
As was proved when we took the car to RS
Combe. As part of the team that organises
the event, between Mark and myself we
had six cars at the show, including both
the FoCos and Mark’s EsCos on the Fast
Ford stand. Where, I’m pleased to say the
Focus got more attention than the Escort!
Although, that may have had something to
do with the fact the EsCos was on track most
of the day, not on stand. Sadly the Focus
wasn’t running, but that’s soon to change
and we’ll both be on track at Ford Fair!It was a mad rush to get the
car together for RS Combe, but
Hannah says it will be running
and on track at Ford Fair!Borg Warner 7670 turbo
should see the FoCos with
well over 550bhp!Ƚ FAS T FOR D SEPTEMBER 2019FAST FLEETWow, it’s all been a bit flat-
out this month. After fitting
the gearbox and bits last
time, this month it was a
case of finish off the engine
install and start assembling
all the interior pieces too.
Eagle-eyed readers may have spotted a
photo from last issue that showed the YB
with a turbo and inlet bolted-up, well that
was the starting point for the new round of
updates. We’re building the engine to a very
similar spec to that in Mark’s green EsCos
track car, so it features goodies like a Borg
Warner 7670 turbo, Nortech manifold, Tial
44mm wastegate Hart inlet, ported head
(lifted from ‘ELE’ – Mark’s three-door Cossie
as he’s chasing even more power!), and
custom cams. They’ve all been added to the
FoCos now, along with an Airtec 100mm
core intercooler and a custom exhaust. In
fact, the only thing left needed to make it
run is the ECU and wiring; the Autronic SM2
is sat here waiting to go in and the freshly
made loom will be ready in the next couple
of days.
In the meantime, though, I decided to get
cracking with the interior. There’s not much
inside actually, so once Mark and I got stuckSHOWING OFF
The FoCos has been attracting lots of attention on show
at RS Combe recently, and after lots of hard work the
build is very nearly finished...
HANNAH FOCUS TRACK CARin it all came together quite quickly. First up
was the fuel tank – a foam-filled motorsport-
spec unit from Jaz Products. That lives in
the rear boot area, but before we could run
the fuel lines we needed to fit the Corbeau
bucket seats (complemented by pink
harnesses, of course!) to plan the best route.
Then, with those all fitted and plumbed in it
was just a case of refitting the dash, which
has now been flocked, and wiring things up.
But you know what we’re like, and with
deadlines and show dates looming, there
wasn’t any time to stand around and admire
our handiwork. Instead we jumped straight
on to the finishing exterior touches. Carbon-
dipped accents tone-down the ‘in-your-face’
pink, but it’s still definitely noticeable!
As was proved when we took the car to RS
Combe. As part of the team that organises
the event, between Mark and myself we
had six cars at the show, including both
the FoCos and Mark’s EsCos on the Fast
Ford stand. Where, I’m pleased to say the
Focus got more attention than the Escort!
Although, that may have had something to
do with the fact the EsCos was on track most
of the day, not on stand. Sadly the Focus
wasn’t running, but that’s soon to change
and we’ll both be on track at Ford Fair!It was a mad rush to get the
car together for RS Combe, but
Hannah says it will be running
and on track at Ford Fair!Borg Warner 7670 turbo
should see the FoCos with
well over 550bhp!Ƚ FAS T FOR D SEPTEMBER 2019
FAST FLEET