2014 Ford Fiesta ST project

[razorlab]

I am really quite impressed how easy this car is to fuel with that little funnel and a 5 gal jug like you have .. BTW "nice Juggs buddy
Oh have you thought about taking the rear seat out for track events pop the lower rear seat by the two front locking clips and take out the lower seat belt and the backs come right out for extra weight savings and more room

I didn't use the OEM funnel. That would take way too long. I used a standard fuel hose cap. Like this:

I don't want to take the rear seats out. The car is already too light in the rear compared to the front. I'm also trying to stay civil with this car and I also like the privacy with the rear seats in place and not flipped down so nobody can see what's in the trunk.

One thing I really need to figure out how to address is the damn recaro head rests are WAY too far forward with a helmet on. On the street it doesn't bother me but with a helmet on it was annoying and felt unnatural.

 

[Sourskittle]

Just turn the head rest backwards when you use a helmet

 

[jayroddrumz]

I turned mine backwards on my Recaro s but it felt awkward. Like there was way too much room for your head to whip bacwards. The standard seats backwards didn't feel as weird when I drove a friends car with standard seats

 

[koozy]

One thing I really need to figure out how to address is the damn recaro head rests are WAY too far forward with a helmet on. On the street it doesn't bother me but with a helmet on it was annoying and felt unnatural.

Not sure which forum it's posted on, but a member was able to cleanly bend the headrest post in a vice and some wood (2x4) IIRC to sandwich the posts and bend them to suit his comfort.

 

[koozy]

I didn't use the OEM funnel. That would take way too long. I used a standard fuel hose cap. Like this:

So does this cap unlock the capless fuel door and slip right in?

 

[razorlab]

So does this cap unlock the capless fuel door and slip right in?

Yup, it works with zero issues.

 

[koozy]

Here's the post on how 2 guys bent their headrest posts. http://fiestast.net/threads/adjusting-recaro-headrests.1370/

 

[jayroddrumz]

Good simple solution! ^

 

[rodmoe]

I only take the rear seat and everything out when at the track not a big deal just pop it back in when I get home .. I'll have to look into a smaller hose end as my valved hoses came with a metal cap and are a smidge too large to fit..
I took my Headrests to my work and used there SS tube bender and tweaked it 5 or so Degrees on the 1/2 inch tube size they are back out of the way though don't slide as well as they used to new but I don't move them anyways so it worked for me ..

 

[razorlab]

After talking with ATP, they have decided to offer another turbo variation for their Fiesta ST turbo kits, the GT2560R:

http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchan...tp&Product_Code=ATP-FIE-021&Category_Code=FIE

You can guess which one I am going with.

 

[Sekred]

So whats the difference here 2554 to 2560, compressor or turbine?, I can't remember how the Garrett model numbers work now.

 

[Sourskittle]

Heck yes !!! Take pics !!! Razor you'll still be using the stock exhaust manifold, right?

 

[razorlab]

So whats the difference here 2554 to 2560, compressor or turbine?, I can't remember how the Garrett model numbers now.

The compressor wheel and about 5-7 lb/min more flow potential without added lag (in theory)

Plus:

GT2560R
Comp wheel: 46.50mm / 60.10mm (Ind/Exd)
Exhaust wheel: 53.00mm

GT2554R
Comp wheel: 42.10mm / 54.30mm (Ind/Exd)
Exhaust wheel: 53.00mm

GT2560R

GT2554R

 

[BoostBumps]

very nice!!

 

[rodmoe]

Sweet
get your grinding shoes on and clean up that exhaust mani while you wait lol

 

[razorlab]

I'm leaving the OEM exhaust manifold and I will not be porting it. Just bolting every thing on.

Will also most likely get some data with just the turbo and downpipe install and still stock everything else, OEM airbox, OEM catback, etc. before I start messing with them.

I'm crossing my fingers the fuel system can still keep up on E30.

 

[rodmoe]

Cool looking forward to some good stuff

 

[Sourskittle]

I think you'll be good on E30.

 

[koozy]

I'm leaving the OEM exhaust manifold and I will not be porting it. Just bolting every thing on.

Will also most likely get some data with just the turbo and downpipe install and still stock everything else, OEM airbox, OEM catback, etc. before I start messing with them.

I'm crossing my fingers the fuel system can still keep up on E30.

I like that you plan on just bolting on the parts and seeing what the parts offer without skewing the results. I'm looking forward to your updates.

 

[dyn085]

Razor approaches modding with a lot of common sense and analyzes his data pretty thoroughly. You can tell that this isn't his first rodeo. I'm a big fan.