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[Ruishy1]

Some nice results there, was actually looking at a ka today to do a 2.0 conversion, but the rust was too bad

[jayrs]

excellent mate!

shame about the clutch, but you can get it lined which is cheaper than buying a brand new one

[knuckles]

im guessing speed bumps are out the question

Totd are really good. They have done my Rs twice on the rolling road and both times got it running spot on and cured all my problems.
I take my hat off to you for taking up the challange of getting such a monsterous engine into a tiny ka bay.
When i saw a cvh turbo lump in the bay i was shocked. this is amazing to see

would love to be there to see a cocky bmw driver when you and your ka wastes it on a straight

[moondustka]

would love to be there to see a cocky bmw driver when you and your ka wastes it on a straight

I must say that is exactly why I do this, not only cos the Ka handles well and it's light, still feels relatively modern inside, but for that. It's just the look on someone's face when my girls car comes out of nowhere

Not sure whether this 4 paddle is up to the job, but the only way up in 220mm clutches is a custom job

Thanks for all the comments!! Although I'll definitely be putting up some pictures when the boost hoses are done..

It looks tired from the photos already and I've only just built it!! Just of question of slowly going round it and replacing rusty bolts etc etc.

Speed bumps are actually not too bad!! I've been over those nasty black and yellow ones, you now the ones that are like blocks put together and really short..

The boost pipe underneath is the lowest - just slightly higher than the lower arm casings but of course further from the wheel!!

Also, anyone have any ideas of how to keep boost hoses and water hoses together if you don't have a tube beading tool! (they're sooo expensive!)

[jonyb4]

you and this car are legends

i foresee a fast ford feature, give them an email! and a link to this thread

[moondustka]

you and this car are legends

i foresee a fast ford feature, give them an email! and a link to this thread

Cheers Mate

My mate knows the guy for this area. Fast Ford and Performance ford have been asking for the last 18 months

[jonyb4]

really

why you keeping them waiting then lol?

[Ruishy1]

you need to go hunting mate and take some vids, this would previde some immense entertainment for all

[moondustka]

really

why you keeping them waiting then lol?

Because I'm never happy with the car!

you need to go hunting mate and take some vids, this would previde some immense entertainment for all

I will get my mate to take some when i car is more together in terms of boost hoses etc. What's amusing is putting the pedal down in any gear and wheelspinning, even in 5th at whatever speed Need some better tyres!

[jonyb4]

id love to get that, i can only spin 2nd in the wet, and thats hammering it big time!

was trying to time a 0-60 sprint in the wet ffs! im such a bell

[crazycage]

get some 888s on the front of it mate and the only clutch that will stand a chance is the helix 4 paddle with the extra heavy duty cover ! been there done that lol before i went to the mtx i have the part nom if you need it .

p-s its the torque the zetec makes that kills the clutch when loading it up low down on the rollers or out mapping ect.

300hp in that will be very quick off the line with the 888s!! sub 5sec's to 60mph and 12s on the 1/4 mile easy but the box will never last long beast of a car good luck with it.

[moondustka]

get some 888s on the front of it mate and the only clutch that will stand a chance is the helix 4 paddle with the extra heavy duty cover ! been there done that lol before i went to the mtx i have the part nom if you need it .

p-s its the torque the zetec makes that kills the clutch when loading it up low down on the rollers or out mapping ect.

300hp in that will be very quick off the line with the 888s!! sub 5sec's to 60mph and 12s on the 1/4 mile easy but the box will never last long beast of a car good luck with it.

Going to sort out the R888s on another set of wheels when funds allow..

How much is that Helix 4 paddle (Is it this: Series Part No. 77-2000 on their website)? is it 220mm? and why's it better than the AP one?

My box should be fine I reckon.. I can't see it breaking?? well hopefully. Quaife ATB, ST150 1-4th. !st and 2nd gears of those are shot penned also I'm led to believe!

Cheers for the info mate!!

[crazycage]

get some 888s on the front of it mate and the only clutch that will stand a chance is the helix 4 paddle with the extra heavy duty cover ! been there done that lol before i went to the mtx i have the part nom if you need it .

p-s its the torque the zetec makes that kills the clutch when loading it up low down on the rollers or out mapping ect.

300hp in that will be very quick off the line with the 888s!! sub 5sec's to 60mph and 12s on the 1/4 mile easy but the box will never last long beast of a car good luck with it.

Going to sort out the R888s on another set of wheels when funds allow..

How much is that Helix 4 paddle (Is it this: Series Part No. 77-2000 on their website)? is it 220mm? and why's it better than the AP one?

My box should be fine I reckon.. I can't see it breaking?? well hopefully. Quaife ATB, ST150 1-4th. !st and 2nd gears of those are shot penned also I'm led to believe!

Cheers for the info mate!!

no mate the part nom is 60-5075 its mega heavy on the left foot tho and yes its 220mm ,i have ran every clutch going in my zetec turbo when on the bc/ib5 box and that is the only one that can take the torque ,the ap one is only rated to 230ftlbs and thats fine on big power cvh's because they never make 300+ftlbs .

the box is still the weak link imo its a ticking time bomb with that kind of power

[moondustka]

Cheers for that! Whats the torque rating on that clutch?!

Aren't the CV joints the weakest link?

[jonyb4]

crazy you using mechanical clutch cable? his ka should have a hydrualic, should be less of a effort to push it

[moondustka]

Mine is hydraulic..

Crazy uses the mtx box which means he muct be using a hydraulic clutch - but obviously not sure about before when he was using these clutches.

[moondustka]

little update..

had a porblem with the water system where the pump was pumping water into the header tank and moving the air to the top rad hose! I did get to bottom of it eventually..

Started by replacing this t piece with larger outlet to water pump..



to this..



That didn't have much effect, so thought I hadn't got the expansion pipes right as there is an extra one on the FRS, so got the rad out and got an outlet welded on the corner!



back apart again..



But that didn't sort it either! Then I realised the only thing that's different is the header tank is plumbed separately all the way to the bottom rad hose.. Did that and all was ok

Made it bloody tight here though! But a p clip later and it's fine..



Cleaned up the rocker cover and replaced the bolts for stainless steel I've got a stainless steel bug now and I'm slowly replacing all the bolts



Also had this package arrive





And started to fit them.. Few more to arrive yet to complete it



Re-doing the expansion hoses too so more pics to follow and boost system should be finished tomorrow

[jayrs]

looking good mate, final stages now

[lachojski2005]

any update on this.really want to see this finished and up and running.amazing how much work has gone into this.

[Dave_B]

the update is after all his hard work bens treated himself to a break so 2 weeks in spain!

the car should be at ford fair on the ka klub stand and will certainly attract a few looks.

the second focus rs ka is also made and running so there is 2 in the family. his brothers was mapped at 260brake and is just as good.

ill let ben update when he is back.

dave

[moondustka]

Cheers Dave!

Well I couldn't update for ages as photobucket said I'd exceeded the bandwidth rubbish..

Here goes - pics tell the story

Air filter really isn't as red as that - dodgy picture!



Expansion hoes re-done..





Heat wrapped downpipe





Painted coilpack bracket





Painted this standard heatshield, fitted it but didn't like it - it was bent and tried to get it back but just didnt look right!



I then decided I wasn't happy with the paint under the scuttle panel and the turrets..







Painted and started putting back together:



I then found some holes!! There were more but no pics so the whole car went to the bodyshop while I was away and is still there now..





Next update will be after Ford Fair - I'll have Friday night and Sat to put both bumpers on, waxoil behind them, put a rear door card on, the rear seats, get 2 new tyres fitted - tracking done and any last minute preps before Sunday!

[jayrs]

fingers crossed you get it sorted in time mate, hate the rush before fordfair.
i planned to tinker and clean her up for the week before FF but now i will have 3 days

[garyhurn77]

good progress make a start on dans now then??

[moondustka]

fingers crossed you get it sorted in time mate, hate the rush before fordfair.
i planned to tinker and clean her up for the week before FF but now i will have 3 days

I will make it even if I need redbull on a drip on the drive up

good progress make a start on dans now then??

Dan's is done Gary! Should both be at FF this weekend. Don't suppose you're going?

[Dave_B]

I admire that response ben... They "should" both be at ford fair!!

It will be awesome to see them both there! You've both put the effort in that's for sure!!

[jayrs]

red bull on drip

[moondustka]

Ha..

Don't what state mine is at yet, haven't seen it.

Dan's however will more than likely miss sunday now

[scouse-sambo]

Just read through this thread... what a car!! Excellent work mate

[decked]

hello chap few questions for ya wot flywheel did u use wot starter an gearbox also wots the slave cylinder from wot shafts an wots the clutch from lol sorry for all the questions got very similair set up in a zetec s fiesta but got a few problems

[decked]

one more thing does ur drivers side shaft have the bearing carrier bolted to the block if so is it the rs 1

[~nomad~]

fudgekin love this car

[moondustka]

Just read through this thread... what a car!! Excellent work mate

Thanks

hello chap few questions for ya wot flywheel did u use wot starter an gearbox also wots the slave cylinder from wot shafts an wots the clutch from lol sorry for all the questions got very similair set up in a zetec s fiesta but got a few problems

Gearbox is Ka IB5
Flywheel is 1.8 Zetec
Clutch is Fiesta RS turbo 4 paddle (AP one, but it's crap for this power)
Release bearing is Ka
Shafts are standard 1.3, CV joints seems to be ok! Drivers side shaft just has the weight on it

fudgekin love this car

Thanks mate

[~nomad~]

just read whole thread lol, about embark on a ka myself, nothing as serious thou lol

[decked]

top man an was the omex a pan in the arse to put iin

[jayrs]

wheres the finished pictures from the body shop then fella