Frontlines fiesta build

[Frontline17]

Hey all! gonna start posting updates of my build here. Goals are x47 hybrid turbo budget build. I’m gonna be using it for auto cross and a fun daily driver. In the past I’ve had a supercharged gto, a fully built c5 z06 and a gti. The fiesta is the best handling most fun car I’ve had

 

[Frontline17]

Cobb rear motor mount access port and oil change done. Got the motor mount for $70 I think and access port for $400 with some tunes.

 

[Frontline17]

Injen CAI installed. Got it used for $200 turbo noises sound great now! Trying to figure out how to reduce the intake temps while running it.

 

[Frontline17]

Have a bunch of parts to install! Got the x47 turbo used around $650.

 

[daloonie]

With regards to intake temps, you could invest in a Velossatech big mouth. Or probably a better idea, use the bottom half of the stock airbox to jerry-rig an ST200 style intake with a hose and feed cold air directly to the filter.

Good luck with the build. The X47 should be a good midpower turbo with fast spools

 

[Frontline17]

With regards to intake temps, you could invest in a Velossatech big mouth. Or probably a better idea, use the bottom half of the stock airbox to jerry-rig an ST200 style intake with a hose and feed cold air directly to the filter.

Good luck with the build. The X47 should be a good midpower turbo with fast spools

Thanks daloonie. Yep have a velositec clone already in the garage lol! I’ll look into the st200 box mod thanks. I removed the injen metal plate to get some more air from the bottom. Seems to help when moving. I love the sound the injen intake makes to much to go to like a Cobb intake. I really want to make this one work

 

[dhminer]

Thanks daloonie. Yep have a velositec clone already in the garage lol! I’ll look into the st200 box mod thanks. I removed the injen metal plate to get some more air from the bottom. Seems to help when moving. I love the sound the injen intake makes to much to go to like a Cobb intake. I really want to make this one work

What intercooler do you have on the car now? If not upgraded yet, the intercooler will have a significant impact on charge temps.

 

[Frontline17]

What intercooler do you have on the car now? If not upgraded yet, the intercooler will have a significant impact on charge temps.

I have a newer version mountune intercooler going on.

 

[dhminer]

I have a newer version mountune intercooler going on.

I’d install that before you worry much about charge temps

 

[Frontline17]

I’d install that before you worry much about charge temps

Done

 

[dhminer]

Done

Nice! How are charge temps looking before/after?

 

[Frontline17]

Installed mountune intercooler and cold air ram. The wife and girls helped some as well.

 

[Frontline17]

Nice! How are charge temps looking before/after?

Definitely a huge difference. Still Have to see if it will hold up to the Florida heat during long runs

 

[Woods247]

I’ve had an x47 for a long time now. I attribute its longevity to Liqui Moly 10w40 High Tech, cooling mods and luck. This cars is a blast with the x47! Enjoy.

 

[esp_martin]

Thanks daloonie. Yep have a velositec clone already in the garage lol! I’ll look into the st200 box mod thanks. I removed the injen metal plate to get some more air from the bottom. Seems to help when moving. I love the sound the injen intake makes to much to go to like a Cobb intake. I really want to make this one work

looked up the carnage3d big mouth you have. looks like a legit alternative to velossa tech for half the price. how'd the fitment go?

 

[Frontline17]

looked up the carnage3d big mouth you have. looks like a legit alternative to velossa tech for half the price. how'd the fitment go?

I know right! Seems pretty straight forward. Hardest part was cutting then plastic cover but that’s the same for the velossa tech. They shipped it fast to. I’m happy with it

 

[Frontline17]

I’ve had an x47 for a long time now. I attribute its longevity to Liqui Moly 10w40 High Tech, cooling mods and luck. This cars is a blast with the x47! Enjoy.

Thanks for the info woods. I’ve gone back and forth on wetherI should do the s280 turbo or stick with the hybrid. I didn’t want to have boost lag.

 

[Woods247]

Thanks for the info woods. I’ve gone back and forth on wetherI should do the s280 turbo or stick with the hybrid. I didn’t want to have boost lag.

Mine has over 30k miles on race tracks at 26-27psi boost (they recommend 25.4psi max but I chose to push it). I change my oil often with the Liqui Moly listed above and a Motorcraft 400s oil filter. Changing oil and keeping your coolant temps down is critical. When I add injectors and HPFP I’ll likely go to the s280 but on stock fuel, nothing is more enjoyable than a regular X47. It’s the same as stock but pulls all the way to 7k, which I love. I have a build page if you’d like to see my cooling mods. You’ll find most people dislike hybrids here but I have nothing but love for them. My first did come apart pretty quickly though. 😂 The warranty process was long but easy. Just install it correctly, prime it correctly and make a video of you doing it correctly ha!

 

[Frontline17]

Mine has over 30k miles on race tracks at 26-27psi boost (they recommend 25.4psi max but I chose to push it). I change my oil often with the Liqui Moly listed above and a Motorcraft 400s oil filter. Changing oil and keeping your coolant temps down is critical. When I add injectors and HPFP I’ll likely go to the s280 but on stock fuel, nothing is more enjoyable than a regular X47. It’s the same as stock but pulls all the way to 7k, which I love. I have a build page if you’d like to see my cooling mods. You’ll find most people dislike hybrids here but I have nothing but love for them. My first did come apart pretty quickly though. 😂 The warranty process was long but easy. Just install it correctly, prime it correctly and make a video of you doing it correctly ha!

Thanks I appreciate the info man. Yea I’ll look up your build for sure!

 

[Frontline17]

Changed transmission fluid with the synchromesh fluid and magnetic drain plug from whoosh. Shifts are smoother now. Also got a new dipstick so I can actually see the oil level lol