Anembo Engineering Aluminum Inlet Plenum for the Fiesta ST

[dyn085]

The focus ST version of a different company's intake manifold said they gained 70whp switch from the plastic wonder to the new hotness (pun intended).

If that's 1/2 true, then its worth it ( which I only say because on the internet, all things are not always fully disclosed, looking at you ATP car running 12.4 ).

There are lots of claims, but testing has actually shown quite the opposite in regards to the FoST. Even though the FiST and FoST are different, I would think we can still draw similar conclusions based on the data. The OEM manifold on the FoST actually flows really, really well-
http://www.focusst.org/forum/speed-perf6rmanc3/25992-stock-intake-manifold-flow-data.html

A members dyno-testing of OEM to the TTR. Note that he didn't actually see gains until altering the intake manifold volume in the tuning. Obviously this is something that would need to be done anyways, but that means getting RaceTuner or hiring a Pro Tuner for custom mapping (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, AP3 owners)-
http://www.focusst.org/forum/turbo-tech-racing/17621-ttr-intake-manifold-dyno-testing-thoughts.html

Don't get me wrong, the manifold in the original post definitely does look good and would work well for someone interested in doing car shows-but I have a tough time believing that it will be enough of a pwer gain to justify whatever the cost-most especially for the average user that won't be upgrading their turbo. Those with the intent of going BT will probably want to consider an IM at a time, but even then I'm not sure this is the one. It seems to me to have a bunch of turns involved, though maybe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. Thermoplastic composites are lighter and super strong with the reduced possibility of heat soak (when compared to aluminum), which seems to basically put the OEM IM as the best choice currently.

 

[Sourskittle]

To quote... "The Fiesta intake will be similar to tis design. On my big turbo car I gained 70 hp with this intake and making close to 400 whp"

 

[Sourskittle]

Dyn085, great post/link. That's F'd up !! How much is that "TTR manifold" he used ? Its not even 5whp across the band !! Its like... 5 whp sometimes.

 

[razorlab]

As any FYI, M-Sport uses the Focus intake manifold on their Fiesta 1.6L on their Fiesta RS.

It produces 290hp/295tq with a FIA regulated 32mm restrictor

 

[ryst]

As any FYI, M-Sport uses the Focus intake manifold on their Fiesta 1.6L on their Fiesta RS.

It produces 290hp/295tq with a FIA regulated 32mm restrictor

Does the Focus intake bolt up to our engine?

 

[dyn085]

Does the Focus intake bolt up to our engine?

It would be nice if it does as it only costs $68 the last time I checked.

Edit: I'm an idiot. I own both models so I'm sure I can find out for sure...

 

[ryst]

It would be nice if it does as it only costs $68 the last time I checked.

Edit: I'm an idiot. I own both models so I'm sure I can find out for sure...

I mean if it bolts up, it probably still requires some piping changes so you can mate up the charge pipes, but if it's only $70, that would be a cheap mod, and the Focus guys have shown it's good for flowing at least 270 WHP

http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/P...2&search=true&year=2014&make=Ford&model=Focus

$68 like you said, from Fordparts.com probably cheaper from Tasca (but it doesn't give a full part number so I can't find it on tasca).

http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/P...2&search=true&year=2014&make=Ford&model=Focus

Gasket is $6

Just looked, and the Focus ST uses a 57mm throttle body, Fiesta ST is 52mm, good news is that the Focus TB costs $99, *assuming* it has the same connections and works with our drive by wire, *maybe* it will bolt up http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/P...2&search=true&year=2014&make=Ford&model=Focus Gasket $13 http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/P...2&search=true&year=2014&make=Ford&model=Focus

EDIT: pretty excited to hear back about what dyn085 finds

 

[Hijinx]

^^^ Do I hear new mod in the works?

I think dyn085 has homework this weekend. I might get impatient and try it myself.

 

[Sourskittle]

Could always check the gasket parts to see if they line up the same spacing and all. That would be nuts and awesome if they interchanged. Modding that charge pipe in not a big deal...

 

[ryst]

Could always check the gasket parts to see if they line up the same spacing and all. That would be nuts and awesome if they interchanged. Modding that charge pipe in not a big deal...

Yeah this is exactly what I was thinking. Bigger TB FTW

 

[Hijinx]

If it's true, is it safe to assume we can utilize aftermarket Focus manifolds as well?

 

[RAAMaudio]

Now things are getting interesting

I do not see a TB bolted up to the manifold, must be in a different location.

It also looks like they rotated the engine back quite a bit, perhaps moved it as well?

I like the idea of rotating it to move some weight aft and lower a bit and get more room for working on parts at least up front, better air flow out of the coolers, etc....

Any idea what turbo they run on these cars?

 

[westcoaST]

Part # I got on moreoemparts.com was 539075517. I can't order from this site, but it is useful to get part numbers. This does not look like a Ford part number however, and the description says to contact the Ford dealer. Maybe Steve at Tasca can help.

 

[dyn085]

The FoST uses the K03.

 

[razorlab]

The FoST uses the K03.

He was asking about the turbo on the Fiesta R5.

Now things are getting interesting

I do not see a TB bolted up to the manifold, must be in a different location.

It also looks like they rotated the engine back quite a bit, perhaps moved it as well?

I like the idea of rotating it to move some weight aft and lower a bit and get more room for working on parts at least up front, better air flow out of the coolers, etc....

Any idea what turbo they run on these cars?

I'm assuming it's a Garrett variant like most WRC cars. Their motorsport turbos are very stout.

Most WRC cars rotate the engine back like that to create more ground clearance and lower COG.

The R5 uses a Life Racing ECU so as far as sensors working with OEM ECU, all bets are off. Although I'm sure it's just as "easy" as remapping the sensor tables in the OEM ECU. We do that a fair amount in Mitsubishi land. Just have to have the proper tables defined in your tuning software.

It would be very interesting to see if the Focus intake manifold can bolt on to our motor with enough clearance in the standard position.

 

[RAAMaudio]

Correct, asking about the RS turbo

I figured they were using a stand alone computer of some sort.

The manifold looks pretty long compared to the FiST, TB is just a few inches below the ports on the head so a new pipe would have to be made but that is not to tough to do and it needs to be bigger in diameter anyway.

It is a little funky looking but better than the one we have

 

[iso100]

I bet there's no need for a different intake manifold unless you're already producing gobs of power on a larger turbo setup.

 

[razorlab]

Agreed, I wouldn't even bother on the stock turbo.

 

[airjor13]

In for potential FoST intake mani swap info!

 

[re-rx7]

I bet there's no need for a different intake manifold unless you're already producing gobs of power on a larger turbo setup.

Agreed, I wouldn't even bother on the stock turbo.

Agreed.