Originally posted by SleeperZ:
Accoring to the "Drag Strip Dyno" a 16.7 @ 85mph is about 135wHP for 2900lb car.
Time to open up to a full 2.5" exhaust, get the TB working, and tune.
Good to see your working on it.
2 seconds off stock is great.
Another 1+ seconds is definately in range.

You are forgeting the ATX factor. It sucks so much! I have a 2.5" exhaust.....I know of a few bottlenecks in the system though. Those are getting fixed this coming weekend.

I know the biggest factor was the heat. When it is warm outside the car almost feels anemic. Also after some investgation I found that the Focus throttle cable in combination with my pedal, is not allowing the TB to open all the way. "Full throttle" shifts at 5700 rpms. My old TB at full throttle was shifting at 6250 rpms. So I really don't think that I was driving down the track at full throttle. Things to figure out.


After this weekend I have seriously thought about getting rid of the car. Miles are climbing and it is getting more expensive to mod AND maintain. But then again I own the car and really don't want to start over. It is real hard to invest so much and in reality get your hopes up. Right now I am at a crossroads.

Hector 2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 257HP/259TQ 2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED 160HP/141TQ