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If you’re a Mk3 Ford Focus ST enthusiast looking to take your daily driving experience to the next level, you’re in for a treat. In this blog, we’ll delve into the top six best mods that can transform your beloved Ford Focus ST from impressive to exceptional and intentionally built. Whether you’re craving more horsepower, improved handling, or timeless aesthetics, we’ve curated a list of mods that are sure to ignite your passion for performance upgrades. These aren’t just some of our favorites but some of the most popular FoST mods! So, gear up as we explore the ultimate upgrades that will elevate your Ford Focus ST to the next level!
1.) Enkei NT03+M Wheel 18×9.5 5X108 40mm Silver
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NT03+M is designed with a perimeter brace ring that enhances the wheel strength so it’s able to resist deformation or distortion from outer forces, resulting in highly accurate steering response and strength. The NT03+M also features a racing twin valve design which allows for accurate monitoring while adjusting the pressure.
MAT PROCESS: Shaping by the MAT process reduces wheel weight by 10%-15%. Every pound of unsprung weight savings has the effect of reducing overall vehicle weight by 20lbs.
MAT Technology
Enkei developed a new manufacturing process to produce the next aluminum wheel generation. The Most Advanced Technology (M.A.T) combines one-piece cast wheel technology with a rim forming technology called spinning process. Using this new technology of casting and rim forming by M.A.T process, is critical to improve drastically the material property and strength of the wheels. Rim-Rolled technology shapes the rim to improve material elongation without sacrificing the wheels hardness.
SPEC-E
All Enkei wheels are engineered to pass rigorous testing. In fact, Enkei established its own test standard called “Spec-E,” which is tougher than JWL requirements. Enkei’s Spec-E test setting requires a higher drop point in the impact test and 20% more cycles for the rotary bending fatigue and dynamic radial fatigue tests than JWL standards. The Spec-E represents Enkei’s confidence in its technology and quality of Enkei wheels.
Features:
- Spec-E Inspected
- 690kg Load Rating Capacity
- Size: 18×9.5
- Bolt Pattern: 5×108
- Offset: 40mm
- Hub Bore: 72.6mm
- Finish: Silver
2.) AWE Track Edition Cat-back Exhaust for Ford Focus ST – Diamond BlackTips Ford Focus ST 2013-2018
If raw and rowdy are your speed, the Track Edition is your dose of steel. The rowdiest of the lot, the Track Edition Exhaust retains all the engineering and precision of the Touring Edition, minus AWE’s proprietary drone-canceling solution, 180 Technology. All with full 3″ diameter configuration. This versions is known to get rowdy in the mid range, and may be too much for many. For that reason, this particular version cannot be returned due to sound preference. Prepare yourself! However, if you’re looking to crank up a notch or bring it down, perfectly engineered Conversion Kits are available. Easy. All tip options are 4″ slash-cut, and include the AWE logo, and double walling to ensure a mirror finish even under hard usage. All tips are individually adjustable, allowing depth into the bumper to be set according to personal taste. Performance. Sound. Fitment. All perfectly in focus.
Features:
- AWE Track Edition Cat-back Exhaust for Ford Focus ST – Diamond BlackTips
- Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house, in the U.S.A
- Max gains of 7 hp and 12 lb-ft of torque to the crank
- Handcrafted out of 3″ U.S.-sourced .065″ wall T304L stainless steel
- 4″ double-walled tips available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
- Less is more: clean, non-baffled, straight-through design maximizes performance
- Direct bolt-on system for factory-like simplicity
- No Check Engine Light – Guaranteed
- Perfect Fitment – Guaranteed
- Featuring the AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty
Specifications:
- 180 Technology: No
- 50 State Legal : Yes
- Edition: Track Edition
- Fit Guarantee : Yes
- Hardware Included: Yes
- Material: T304L Stainless Steel
- Muffler Quantity: 1
- No CEL Guarantee : Yes
- System Type: Cat Back
- Tip Diameter: 4
- Tip Finish: Diamond Black
- Tip Qty: 2
- Tune Required: No
- Valves: No
Fitment:
- Ford Focus ST Hatchback 2.0 FWD 2013-2018
3.) Mishimoto Silver Thermostatic Oil Cooler Kit Ford Focus ST 2013-2018
After a few laps on the track or some aggressive street driving, turbocharged 4 cylinder engines like the 2.0L EcoBoost in the Focus ST are known to overheat oil quickly. Even with the stock liquid to liquid heat exchanger, the EcoBoost can still run hot and risk overheating the engine’s coolant. Aggressive tunes paired with some track miles can significantly overheat your oil and wear down your engine. Leave it to Mishimoto to come up with an oil cooling solution for your Focus ST!
The Mishimoto engineers started with a large 19-row oil cooler and mounted it in the front of the vehicle where it receives the most airflow. The oil cooler was mounted on the passenger side as to not interfere with some aftermarket air intake systems. Application-specific braided stainless steel lines transfer the oil from the cooler to the engine and feature -10AN fittings for an easy installation. Mishimoto engineers saw consistent temperature decreases of over 30°F (16.7°C) using our non-thermostatic sandwich plate. This proved that our oil cooler kit can withstand the stress of the most extreme applications.
This oil cooler kit is available with either a Stealth Black or Sleek Silver cooler and your choice of the Mishimoto Oil Sandwich Plate or the Mishimoto Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plate. As with all our products, this kit includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty.
Please note: Mishimoto fully inspects and cleans all products prior to packaging. However, it is recommended that customers flush the oil cooler with one quart of clean oil prior to installation to remove any debris accumulated during shipping. Please feel free to contact us at support@mishimoto.com if you have any questions.
Features:
- Direct fit for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST
- Reduces oil temperatures by 30°F (16.7°C)
- Minimal pressure drop
- Application-specific mounting brackets
- Oil cooler location does not interfere with aftermarket air intakes
- Works with stock and all aftermarket front mount intercooler kits
- Pre-made stainless steel braided oil lines with durable -AN fittings
- Billet aluminum oil sandwich plate
- 19-row stacked-plate oil cooler for optimal fluid temperature reduction
- Thermostatic and Non-thermostatic options available
- Cooler available in either Sleek Silver or Stealth Black
- Increases oil capacity by .65qt
- This oil cooler kit retains the use of your stock liquid to liquid oil cooler unit
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Purchase Includes:
- (2) Application-Specific Mounting Brackets and Spacer
- (1) 19-Row Oil Cooler
- Silver or Black)
- (1) 3′, 8 Stainless Steel Braided Hose with Straight and 90 Degree -10AN Fittings (1) 2′, 11 Stainless Steel Braided Hose with 45 Degree and 90 Degree -10AN Fittings
- (1) Thermostatic Sandwich Plate
- Non-Thermostatic Available)
- (1) 3/4 x 16 Stainless Steel Sandwich Plate Adapter
- (2) M20 x -10AN Straight Fittings
- (1) Mounting Hardware Set
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Product Specs:
- Material: 6061 Aluminum
- Core Height: 5.43
- Rows: 19
- Cooler Construction: Stacked-plate
- Core Thickness: 1.97
- Core Length: 11
- Fitting Size: -10AN
- Pressure Drop: 3-5 psi
- Install Torque Specs: Recommended torque specification for all straight fittings and banjo bolts: 15-25 ft/lbs (operating range). Do not exceed the maximum torque rating of 35 ft/lbs.
- Caution: It is the installer’s responsibility to check all thermostat plugs, NPT plugs, line fittings, and other connections to assure they are fully tightened before operating the vehicle. Mishimoto recommends that you check all connections at regular intervals, especially during the first few miles after installation. For additional technical information, contact sales@mishimoto.com.
- Increase In Oil Capacity: 0.65 qt
- Temp Difference: 30°F
Vehicle Specs:
- Engine Codes
- 2.0L EcoBoost
- Chassis Codes
- C-car Platform
Notes:
- This kit is designed to work by removing the active grill shutters to obtain maximum airflow to the oil cooler This oil cooler kit retains the use of your stock liquid to liquid oil cooler unit Recommended torque specification for all straight fittings and banjo bolts: 15-25 ft/lbs (operating range). Do not exceed the maximum torque rating of 35 ft/lbs.
4.) Mishimoto Intercooler Ford Focus ST 2013-2018
With our extensive line of Focus ST products, one more thing was needed to complete the Mishimoto arsenal – a performance intercooler upgrade. We’d like to introduce our 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST Performance Intercooler. This intercooler brings great performance, awesome looks, and increased airflow efficiency all in one neat package. Our intercooler drops outlet temperatures by 34°F through a core that is 128% bigger than stock, along with 32% more external fin surface area. When it comes to power, we saw consistent improvements of an extra 5 hp and 7 ft-lbs of torque over baseline.
Due to space constraints, this intercooler will not fit with the active splitters, but the factory shrouding beneath the front grille can stay to keep constant airflow directed at the core. Other than the splitters, this intercooler is a direct-fit upgrade from your stock unit, and it comes with the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty. Get yours today!
Features:
- Direct fit for the 2013-2018 Ford Focus ST
- 4.3 thick intercooler design optimized for maximum flow
- No modification to front bumper required
- CNC-machined ribbed inlet and outlet for secure coupler connections
- Retains stock fog lights
- Optimal core design for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop
- Provision for both US and Euro MAP sensor
- Max power gains of 5 HP and 7 lb.-ft. of torque
- Drops intercooler outlet temperatures by 34°F
- Increases core size by 128% and fin surface area by 32%
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Purchase Includes:
- (1) Mishimoto Intercooler
- Mounting Hardware
- Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
Product Specs:
- Installation Torque Specs: 22 in-lbs (2.5N*M) recommended for all worm-gear clamps. These clamps have an operating range of 18-27 in-lbs 2-3N*M. Do not exceed the maximum torque rating of 27 in-lbs (3N*M).
- Weight: 30 lbs.
- Coating: Powder Coated
- Outlet: 2.5
- Inlet: 2.5
- Core Size: 26.1 x 4.3 x 8.3
- Overall Width: 7.25
- Overall Height: 8.3
- Overall Length: 35.7
- Construction: Bar-and-Plate
Vehicle Specs:
- Fits
- Ford Focus ST, 2013-2018
5.) VR Tuned ECU Flash Tune Ford Focus ST 2.0L EcoBoost
The Ford Focus ST ECU Tune is done by VR Tuned is one of the best upgrades you can do. The cars 2.0L turbo is already a load of fun to drive. With our new ECU calibration, you are able to gain improved performance with increases in horsepower and torque. The biggest difference when you flash your car is the overall drivability improvement. Your car will have much better throttle response throughout the gears. Where your car is sluggish off the line, huge gains of torque come in giving you a vast improvement of your 0-60mph time. Depending on mods, the midrange can increase through the curve and the top end pulls harder to redline.
Crank Horsepower Ratings:
- Stock Power: 250hp | 266ft/lbs
- Tuned Power: 278hp | 341ft/lbs
ECU Flash Options:
- Vmax Off – This is an increase or reduction of the maximum speed limit.
- Race Exhaust – This option is for those running full race exhaust systems.
- Pops & Bangs – Pops and bangs (burble tune) is the result of an ignition delay which creates an exhaust detonation when the throttle pedal is released. Caution, this process must only be used on vehicles with a full race exhaust. This may affect long term engine reliability.
- Cold Start Off – Disables the cold start system.
- DTC OFF – This option is to delete Trouble Code (DTC) related to the engine. You provide us the code.
- Some options are not available for different software version of the vehicle. We cannot know this until the factory ECU read is uploaded. If a feature is not available that is extra, we will refund you that amount. We do guarantee to provide you with the best possible performance tune.
6.) Whiteline Grip Series Stage 1 Kit Ford Focus | Focus ST 2012-2018
The ultimate entry level suspension upgrade! Performance, handling and comfort make up the Grip Series Stage 1 kit featuring Whiteline signature front and rear adjustable (where applicable) swaybars, drop links and performance lowering springs.
Features:
- Whiteline sway bars are principally designed to reduce body roll or sway while cornering.
- Larger diameter sway bars offer a higher torsional resistance which in turn increases overall roll stiffness.
- Take control with multi-point adjustment that allow the driver to fine tune vehicle characteristics to suit their driving preference or conditions.
- Whiteline sway bar mounts utilise the latest technology synthetic elastomer combined with effective designs such as the internal bore knurling and grease retention lips for optimum lubrication & performance.
- Forged ends ensure maximum strength and performance of the sway bar at the sway bar link mounting point.
- DIY Lateral locks prevent shifting or sideways movement of the sway bar under lateral (cornering) loads.
- By eliminating flex and compliance associated with original equipment, these high strength links are engineered to increase sway bar effectiveness and improve overall performance, increased rigidity and responsiveness which can be felt especially during lane changes and initial turn.
- Manufactured from high quality alloy and include heavy duty steel ball joint ends ensuring maximum strength and durability.
- Eliminate sway bar preload during installation and allow for on-car length adjustment of up to 25mm centre to centre.
- Heavy duty ball joints adjust and rotate to any angular combination for ease of fitment and optimum performance.
- Cold rolled in Europe from the highest quality material.
- These progressive rate springs are designed to provide improved performance without compromising ride quality characteristics.
- Engineered for superior fit/performance with OEM shocks while produced to the finest tolerances ensuring exact fitment.
- Protective powder coating acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.
- Featuring premium anodized alloy materials, Whiteline alloy products are anodized providing a long-lasting protective barrier to corrosion and wear but they look great too.
- Protective plating on all metal components acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.
- Whiteline’s latest technology synthetic elastomer formulation boasts resistance to oil, grease, ozone and weathering.
- Supplied with extreme pressure molybdenum disulphide (LM) based grease for extended life.
- Internal grease reservoirs provide continual self lubrication for optimum friction management.
- Install guide included providing detailed instructions on how to install your new Whiteline purchase.
Kit Contents:
- 4 Springs
- 2 Sway Bars
- 4 Links
- 4 Bushings
- 2 Saddles
- 4 Lateral Locks
- 10 Washers
- 2 Nuts
- Install Guide
- Grease
Fitment:
- Ford Focus 2012-2018
- Ford Focus ST 2012-2018
7.) GFB DVX Diverter Valve Ford Focus ST
GFB’s DVX takes the extremely popular DV+ Diverter Valve and adds dual venting outlets along with our patented Venting Bias Adjustment System. So not only do you get IMPROVED BOOST HOLDING and THROTTLE RESPONSE, you have total control over your BLOW-OFF SOUND VOLUME!
WHAT MAKES DVX DIFFERENT TO ANY OTHER VALVE THAT GOES “WHOOSH”?
- The DVX is not just a noise maker (like BOV spacers) – by modifying the valve operation method it offers the same PERFORMANCE BENEFITS that the DV+ does.
- It retains ECU CONTROL for the fastest possible operation.
- No other blow off valve has the advantage of GFB’s Venting Bias Adjustment, allowing you to alter the blow off sound simply by moving the adjustment lever.
- Built to last.
GFB’s DV+ design solves the longevity and boost leaking issues that are common with factory diverter valves, and also changes the operation method to “pilot actuation” to ensure better performance on stock or modified engines.
Furthermore, these benefits won’t cost you the Earth! Rather than throwing the entire factory diverter valve system in the trash (like other manufacturer’s “solutions”), the DV+ keeps what works, and replaces what doesn’t.
WHAT DOES IT FIT?
The T9654 is a duel venting direct factory replacement for the pneumatic diaphragm type BPV (Bypass Valve) used on Ford, Volvo, Porsche, & Borg Warner Turbos
WHY NOT JUST USE A SPACER?
There are many “BOV spacers” on the market that make noise. However, they do this simply by using the factory diverter valve and redirecting the air to atmosphere. Therefore, the performance deficiencies of the factory diverter valve design remain, and furthermore, the flow capacity of the factory diverter is significantly reduced because of the small venting holes used in these BOV spacers.
ECU VS VACUUM CONTROL
Other BOV kits eliminate the ECU control entirely, using pure manifold vacuum control instead. Whilst there’s nothing particularly wrong with this (that’s how the majority of BOVs work), the ECU control is MUCH FASTER, able to detect and respond to much SMALLER THROTTLE TRANSITIONS and, since it’s available, why wouldn’t you use it?
WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT OUR VENTING BIAS SYSTEM?
GFB’s patented Venting Bias Adjustment System is the only one of its kind in the world. By using an internal rotating sleeve, the opening of both the recirc port and the atmosphere port can be infinitely adjusted. This means that you’re not stuck with a fixed 50/50 or 100% atmosphere venting ratio; you can change it to whatever you want! As an additional benefit, because the atmosphere outlet is a single large port rather than a series of small holes, the venting sound is much DEEPER AND LOUDER than it is with a BOV spacer.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS…
The DVX offers a TRUE PERFORMANCE improvement, INCREASED BOOST-HOLDING ability, and a blow-off sound that is COMPLETELY ADJUSTABLE from factory-silent to ear shattering!
