New parts

[FSWerksVP]

I'm assuming the usual power related parts are what most people want. Intakes and exhaust are pretty basic first steps. How many here on Fiesta Faction plan to mod? And if so will you wait for a while or start right away?

[CarefreeAZ]

If Bryan (BRGT350) is any indicator, the answer would have to be "upon delivery". From previous posts, it appears several of us are stockpiling parts/accessories in advance of delivery. And seeing what Bryan did with his Fiesta probably gives a lot of us more inspiration. Certainly, power upgrades (ala UK's Mountune) would make some of us salivate.

[eRic]

plan to mod? I've had my Fiesta for a month now and modded it as soon as I got it home not much yet just the removal of the "SES" badge, added sport aluminum pedal covers, the leather aluminum shift knob and a K&N drop-in air filter. I'm waiting for the Ford Racing performance parts to become available. Does FSWerks have Fiesta stuff now?

[GapBoyPCS]

I'd be of the camp to wait until warranty runs out. At the very least I'd get a feel of what the car will be like to own first (i.e. if it gives me issues). My dealers are pretty good about me and modifications, so that's not much of a concern for me.

[dfw.embalmer]

The engine is clearly (unless you constantly floor it and maximize torque) slightly lacking on "boogity boogity" however, we do know that it was designed for fuel economy. I prefer to drive very conservatively. I prefer to keep the RPM's at or below 2500 (this delivered consistend mileage in the 34 to 38 mpg range on my 08 Focus, delivering this at a maximum 60 mph.

I have pushed this car, and driven it conservatively, and strangely enough, fuel mileage slightly improves closer to 3000 RPMS....Mileage is at 2300 and overal average is 35.9 mpg overall (according to the computer in the car) my fuel reciept calculations mirror this. Reached and maintained 46 mpg on a 600 mile road trip.

[streetfiesta]

I'm not sure what the post above has to do with mods, but I am of the "mod now" crowd. I will sacrifice some MPGs for more torque. Yes, the standard mods- intake, exhaust (stealth w/normal tip, like you had for Focus).

[dfw.embalmer]

Originally Posted by streetfiesta

I'm not sure what the post above has to do with mods, but I am of the "mod now" crowd. I will sacrifice some MPGs for more torque. Yes, the standard mods- intake, exhaust (stealth w/normal tip, like you had for Focus).

Bottom end power mods...ecm tuning.....that's what I was asking about.

[BRGT350]

I am ready today for a FSWerks catback exhaust! Based on my car budget, I would be looking at a FSWerks tune sometime next spring. Here is my general timeline for what I want to do to my Fiesta;
K&N Filter: Tonight
Catback exhaust: Summer 2010
Transmission Torque Mount: Summer-fall 2010
Short Throw Shifter: Summer-fall 2010
Intake tube: Spring 2011
SCT/FSWerks tune: Spring 2011
Tubular header with high flow car: Summer 2012


I am planning on keeping the car normally aspirated, and only adding a few bolt on parts to wake the car up. The US Fiesta is not nearly as fun to drive with the tall gear ratio's, so I am hoping a little increase in power will help. It also seems to only make power north of 4000 RPM's, which I don't remember it being so noticable on the EU Fiesta. With the twin variable cams, I would guess it would be possible to adjust midrange torque values. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd is where I really notice the lack of mid-range power. I was very used to the EU Fiesta that stayed in the power band between the 2nd and 3rd shifts when shifting about 4k. The US car requires shifting into 3rd over 5k rpm in order to keep the car accelerating. My plan is get the engine to flow better and have it tuned for more mid range power. It needs more usable power to work with the poor gear ratio's.

[timo]

So who is going to start importing EU gearset or whole gearboxes to swap? Might be a good ford racing catalog part.

[fiestamizer]

I'm planning on modding mine. It's a bit too quiet as of right now, a nice catback exhaust and cold air intake should help that!