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Enterprising tuners swap Focus RS engine into Ford Transit Connect

 

by Jonny Lieberman (RSS feed) on Feb 18th 2010 at 2:28PM

DIY Transit Connect RS - click above for high-res image gallery

 

It's every pistonhead's nightmare scenario. Yes, yes, you love your kids. But what happens when the determination is made that you need a minivan. They make so much sense, and they're so practical. And when you're juggling three brats, two shopping bags and a stroller, being able to hit one button and slide the doors open is better than all the V12s in Britain. Sure, but remember this: minivan.

 

With that in mind, consider this: Some speed loving nutters over in jolly ol' England have gone ahead and swapped in a 275 horsepower four-banger from a 2003 Ford Focus RS into the waiting bay of a Transit Connect. That's pretty cool, eh? It actually gets a bit better. The builder installed a switch that let's you switch tanks from gasoline to LPG (liquefied petroleum gas). When running on LPG, the motor still churns out 200 hp.

 

Of course, just tossing in a slammer of an engine is one thing, but if you want a true sleeper you need to do more. And more is precisely what's been done. Aside from all the upgraded turbo parts and exhaust bits needed to take the normally 212 hp motor up to 275 ponies, there's the five-speed manual from the RS complete with trick quaife limited-slip diff. Then you got performance tires, Sparco seats and a boost gauge. And it's for sale for £8,000. Cool? Or should we say cool enough for enthusiast dad? Almost probably maybe yes. Full mod list after the jump.

 

 

Gallery: DIY Transit Connect RS

 

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[source: Ford Transit Forum via Motor Authority]

 

 

 

- 2003 Focus RS engine that had covered 26,000Miles

- Turbo Technics Hybrid T28 Turbo

- Forge Adjustable Actuator

- GRS Front mount Intercooler

- Custom Silicon Boost Pipes

- Blue-Flame De-Car

- Powerflow 2.5inch Custom Stainless Exhaust (With No Boxes)

- Focus RS Gearbox (With Quaife LSD)

- Omex 600 Standalone ECU (Fully Mappable)

- Cosworth 3bar MAP sensor

- Denso ITV24 Iridium Spark Plugs

- Focus RS Fuel Pump

- LPG Conversion

- Modified Inlet manifold (To Accept the LPG Injectors)

- Kenlow Hi-Flow Rad Fans

- Power 275BHP@18psi

- Mapped By Michael Woodford Motorsport (ME)

- Yokohama Prada Spec2 Tyres (All 4)

- Ford Racing Boost Gauge (Mounted in custom air vent pod)

- Sparco Evo Fibreglass Buckets On Custom Frames (Slightly tatty but not too bad)

 

 

Source: Autoblog

[cis4care]

They should've put on a kickass body kit and spoiler :lol:

Oooh, and maybe some carbon fibre wheels too :D

[hpluls]

£8,000? That's a bargain for something this awesome :eek: They should have installed a cam on the rear door, to film the reactions of expensive sports car owners getting pwned by a van :lol:

[Jazzi]

Lmao. I should put the engine from an SL65 AMG Black into my dads '02 Merc Sprinter :X

[T0M722]

Lmao. I should put the engine from an SL65 AMG Black into my dads '02 Merc Sprinter :X

 

Do you think it would fit?:confused: :lol:

[chika.doctor]

Lmao. I should put the engine from an SL65 AMG Black into my dads '02 Merc Sprinter :X

 

That is a very good idea actually.. xD

The fastest Sprinter in the world! :D

Now, where could you find a cheap, used, low-mileage SL65 AMG Black engine? :confused: :D :D

[Jacob]

That is a very good idea actually.. xD

The fastest Sprinter in the world! :D

Now, where could you find a cheap, used, low-mileage SL65 AMG Black engine? :confused: :D :D

I have one lying in my garage if anyone wants it...