your gonna get alot ALOT of mixed reviews and most likely some bashing about tom with this question. Focus power has been around for a good while and the owner was banned from Focaljet. they have built some fast cars and were one of the originals with a turbo zetec. i've never dealt with them personally but have heard just as many good reviews as bad.

 

From what i hear TOM is no longer running the business, but hes still on the computer talking garbage about FSwerks.

As for going 2.6, you will need to get your block sleeved (darton sleeves). Then go with big pistons, you can find some specs on supertech website about what size you'll need to be 2.6L.

Isn't there a 2.5L duratec that came out recently? Maybe you can look into doing a swap.

 

According to the site… most recent update 01-03-06. :dunno:

You may want to contact a few of our sponsors here on FJ. Several of them can assist in helping you build anything you want. :thumbup:

 

Well, we know FocalJet's stance on the subject:lol: That's a pretty good indication of what the company is all about.

 

From the looks of it focus sport sells a complete 2.6 motor. Idk I just wanted some input on if anyone knew about the company. I'll probably give them a call about info on the motor itself.

 

I would suggest FSwerks if your looking for a build. They will give you full tuning support, Randy and Vik will work with you over the phone, pm, e-mails until your happy with your product and build. They don't give you the run around and tell you to call back tomorrow or they're too busy.

 

yea, I haven't actually even bought anything from FSWerks but iv had questions and they have been more then happy to give advice on there product or what parts i should use and what not.

 

another recommendation for fswerks Randy and Vik are a great bunch of guys

 

Dustin,

Focus power is around but more in a retired state, I am not sure if he is selling stuff I can ask for you since he is helping us with our tuning for the Ford Market...

As for your build you can check out our website www.f2usa.com and since we are uploading it with new content you can see that we build for Caterham and other kit cars and those are some powerful engines. Our mechanic and tech guy is a Mazda and Ford Master Tech so he knows his way around the duratec. We do all of engine work in house and we hand assemble them in house. F2 is just another option that is out there that fully supports the Duratec Engine in all platforms!

 

Just work with FSWerks. They can take care of anything you need!

 

Yea I think ill go with Either FSwerks or F2. I know they are both Great Companies, they know what there doing and stand behind there work.

 

Thanks for all the Info I Appreciate it

 

Or go to the other Focus website (FF) for more info on Focus Power...

It's true the owner, Tom, has retired to Mexico, but he still seems to preside over things via the internet.

Lots of people swear by him - especially praising his tune - but the amount of people who also bash him, not to mention some of the baffling/belligerent posts he writes, leads me to believe he's not as professional as the guys mentioned in the posts above.

 

As I have always said you have to take Tom with a grain of salt. Whether or not you want to risk your money with him is another thing. Tom is very knowledgeable about turbos, building kits and some tuning. Tom can also be very helpful.

Would I personally do business with Tom? No.

Randy, Vic, and the rest of the FSWerks crew are also very knowledgeable about turbos, building kits, and tuning. Randy, Vic, and the rest of the FSWerks crew are also very, very helpful.

Would I personally do business with FSWerks? Check my sig.

 

Hell, Randy and Vik even chime in on the weekends outside the office! That and they build sexxy cars

 

I can tell you first hand that Tom is a great guy to work with. if you want a 2.6 stroker Email hin at Hpdyno@aol.com or you can talk to him on Aim same screen name. And there are alot of ppl on here that bash Tom because of what other say and not from personal experience, keep that in mind.

 

I think Tom is great. He is the one who has been working on my Tune. My car is running better than ever. I'm still a bit on the rich side but he's working on that.

 

And just so everyoine knows and this doesnt get turned into a FP vs FS i have no problem with randy or vik there both good guys, actually every focus perf shop are all good guys

 

I wouldn't want to be a test monkey with other companies out there. FSwerks is flawless with their products and tons of R&D.

 

And your not the test monkey so why bring it up lol. and its not hard to make a good kit.

 

The only reason that mine isn't done is because I'm away from my car for about 5 of the 7 days in a week.
Also when I am home most places don't work on the weekend. Tom does tune on Saturdays but I am pretty busy most saturdays I'm home and just haven't had the time to finish.

 

mike, why don't you just datalog and email him the file? he can send you a revised tune whenever. he doesn't have to be on standby.

 

I think you all know how the expression goes. Opinions are like... If you want answers, I think you should email Tom directly or post on the other forum where he resides. Posting on a website that banned him is like pissing in the wind. That is all. Cheerio.

 

Agreed

 

I've heard numerous problems with others. FSwerks turbo kit and tune was spot on from the very beginning. I've never heard of a bad tune from FSwerks, no running too rich or too lean. I've never heard of their turbo manifold crack or poor quality parts used on their kit.

 

Chooo Choooooo all a board haahaha :hump:

Dont take it personal lol

 

The bottom line here is people work with who they want...they buy what they need from who has it, some care about price other do not. Everyone has had problems with every company and some have not, that is how it is. All aftermarket items have issues some more than others or some later than others....Just because you don't hear does not mean it does not exist.

Motors blow and get fixed, clamps break and get replaced, bolts come loose and get re-tightened. I was at the track recently and someones turbo came loose from the manifold, from what I heard it was a common problem...nothing is perfect but the main thing is it works....

Obviously Focus Power made decent products as people bought them and he is able to retire from it...the same can be said from all vendors...

 

I've done business with Tom and FS before, but not with F2. I was a member of FF first (before I even had my Focus) so when I was piecing together my original build I purchased parts from Focus-Power. I wanted a centrifugal SC kit so I purchased that from FS. Once I mentioned to Tom that I was doing business with FS (unfortunately, after I ordered the aforementioned parts but before they were shipped) his communication went SHARPLY downhill and it wasn't until I threatened contacting the BBB and Paypal (3+ weeks after the initial order was placed) for a refund and complaint that he shipped my products. I had no prior knowledge of the issues between those companies and it was extremely unprofessional of him to treat me in the manner which he did. This ended my business venture and possibility of future purchases through Tom.

I also mentioned to FS that I had purchased parts from him and they kept their opinions to themselves. I've continued to purchase parts and tunes from the guys at FSWerks since then and have been VERY happy.

C-F-M has a lot of good resources as well. Best of luck with your build.

 

I was wondering how long it would take for this thread to turn to ****.

 

This hasn't turned to ****. :lol: If you think it has, you haven't been around for very long.

 

LOL your right