New member in Maryland

[MDFiST301]

Long time lurker here. Bought my 2016 FiST new 5 years ago and have loved the car since. Have done some light modifications over the years, but getting more serious now that I have (finally) finished paying the car off. My current mods are in my signature, and I have spent a lot of time reading the forum for valuable advice on my Fiesta. Currently have a Mishimoto cold side pipe, HKS BOV, and MAP block off plate that I will be installing soon.
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I plan on installing these parts with a Whoosh intercooler in the near future. I wanted to get all of my bolt ons on the car first before investing in a tune. I have read good things about Stratified and Tune+, but any advice would be greatly appreciated! My eventual end goal would be a S280 turbo upgrade on the stock fuel system.

Previously I had a Volvo 850 Wagon with a built engine and Borg Warner K24 turbo and manual swap. Looking forward to continuing my journey with the FiST!

 

[D1JL]

Dave

 

[iammacey]

Welcome. And congratulations on getting the car paid off!

 

[kevinatfms]

Also a Marylander here. Welcome.

 

[Old Mike Emerson]

Welcome to the zoo. Remember don't feed the staffers.

 

[dhminer]

Welcome! Volvo pics? My first car was an 850R and I loved it.

Sounds like a solid upgrade plan. Love the HOS BOV sounds. Looking forward to seeing where the mod path takes you.

 

[MDFiST301]

@dhminer my 850 was my first car also, really miss it!

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[dhminer]

@dhminer my 850 was my first car also, really miss it!

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That thing is sweet. Mine was a sedan unfortunately. Wish I would’ve kept it anyways though

 

[flbchbm]

Welcome to the machine.
while we're at it, here's my old Volvo (IPD sway bars, Koni yellows, BSR exhaust, ECU chipped and more)

 

[Dpro]

must have missed this. Welcome!

 

[Gearbox88m]

Welcome fellow MD person. If you ever want to see an S280 powered stock fuel ST let me know, I love getting people to hop on the S280 wagon.

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[MDFiST301]

Welcome fellow MD person. If you ever want to see an S280 powered stock fuel ST let me know, I love getting people to hop on the S280 wagon.

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Awesome! How long have you had the turbo set up? Any idea what kinda numbers you put down with the S280 and stock fuel?


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[Gearbox88m]

Awesome! How long have you had the turbo set up? Any idea what kinda numbers you put down with the S280 and stock fuel?


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Had it for about 18-19 months. 20k miles and no issues. Something like 280-300 whp, runs a 12.8 in the 1/4

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[MDFiST301]

Had it for about 18-19 months. 20k miles and no issues. Something like 280-300 whp, runs a 12.8 in the 1/4

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That sounds awesome! Who did the tune for your car? Did you have a shop in MD install the turbo?


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[Gearbox88m]

That sounds awesome! Who did the tune for your car? Did you have a shop in MD install the turbo?


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I've used both Dizzy and Tune+, both are awesome.

I installed it, it isn't hard at all. Basic mechanic ability is all you need, that and tools.

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[M-Sport fan]

I installed it, it isn't hard at all. Basic mechanic ability is all you need, that and tools.

...and a place to do the work without looking over your shoulder from under the car, of course...

 

[SirThomas88]

Welcome fellow Marylander! I'm in the Gaithersburg/Germantown area. You?

 

[MDFiST301]

Welcome fellow Marylander! I'm in the Gaithersburg/Germantown area. You?

Nice! I’m down in Rockville


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[M-Sport fan]

Sorry, I just had to;

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nzl8EXGODc

 

[kevinatfms]

Nice! I’m down in Rockville

I am in the Germantown area. Currently working in Rockville for WMATA.