Welcome To The Madness ...........I’ve always thought that the mods to American Fords are very creative, like a Shelby Mustang or a Raptor F150- those are really specialised modifications which you can actually buy in the USA .
Ehhhhhh, way too much work. Just boost the duratec in the van with an off the shelf proven kit from @fswerks and make 260+whp. With factory reliability to boot.
someone I used to know did the same sort of thing in the 90s - used the engine and running gear from a written off Escort Cosworth and rebuilt it in an Escort van. Was probably the ultimate sleeper around here at that time.
There's also a Fiesta Van. It's a Fiesta without rear seats and rear windows and a small cargo space there instead. Quite neat, similar to a few other small vans from other manufacturers. Imagine an ST version of that thing. Should be fairly simple to pull off.
@@no1DdC I thought they'd stop making them when the van in the video was built, they definitely don't make a Focus van, unlike the Escort van, used to see loads of RS Escort vans, with the whole back full of 18" inch subs and Rockford fosgate amps, back in the 90's.
I know what you mean. Between the girlfriends ND Miata and newfound woodworking hobby and my 91 MR2 it's a bit rough to even make Costco runs. I really don't want a truck or SUV. I was looking at Subaru Bajas, Honda Elements, Ford Transit Connects, and I'm currently looking at Mazda5s. Would be nice for junkyard dives and those Costco and lumber runs.
He said it feels velvety. Flocking feels more like a soft sandpaper because it's made of plastic fibers. It's most likely suede, people confuse suede & alcantara with velvet all the time.
Note to Ford: build the Transit Connect ST, bring it HERE, TO AMERICA, and sell them. And while you're at it, give us the Transit Connect X-Press as well. PLEASE.😁
It's actually true that vans are among the fastest vehicles on the road. You see something coming up fast from behind, swoosh it have passed you faster than you can blink and it dissapears in a blur. You're like, ah must have been an electrician.... :D It doesn't matter if you have a supercar, you just can't keep up with these guys.
Van drivers are among the biggest assholes on the road. Not to categorise or generalise, but van drivers are often in a hurry, which leads them to being impatient and a tad reckless.
Why has nobody picked up the fact that he has given out false information? Those ‘chunky leather recaros’ are in fact retrimmed SPARCO seats lifted out of the mk1 focus RS.
I think "Recaro" is synonymous with "bucket seats" sometimes. Also the newer focuses (focii?) Both had Recaro seats so maybe it's just a mistake on his part.
In one of my old jobs we had a 2.2 turbo transit connect and it was massive fun. We used it as a pool car so it was never loaded up so it was able to go proper quick. The only problem that having no cargo in the back made the back-end very light and eager to slide with fast turning. So very fun though.
It's amazing some of the picturesque locations you guys get to drive through! ;-) Also, are we just not going to mention the SuperVan 3 sat in the background?
We need to see more of that building. SUPERVAN!! We have a Connect at work. I always thought it would be so less awful with a set of wider wheels off a Focus.
We have a few transit connects at work, two are the 1.6 ecoboost, and they actually are entertaining to drive. Surprisingly tossable, especially for its height. The other ones have a 2.5 n/a. That engine is also the base engine in the Fusion and Escape. Both of those also have a 2.0t ecoboost. I wonder how easy the swap would actually be? I just figure it'd be a lot cheaper and easier to source an engine from one of those instead of a focus ST.
Please. Can someone explain to me why there are cool rigs in Europe and crap with automatic transmissions in Canada? I need one of these for my plumbing service van. Something cool
The current power plant offering in the States is a slug. I can't get out of it's own way getting on the Freeway with the AC on (had to turn off while test driving) Ford needs to produce a Turbo 4 or at least up the HP. I have the need for a "Mini" van.
Scootosan That's why I didn't buy one when looking for another work van. I've had a great run with my '08 Uplander 3.9 V6. It's been surprisingly reliable with enough cargo room and is very punchy and responsive with engine and tranny tune upgrades. I also recently bought an 06 Rav4 Sport V6 for backup work duty. Its really a bit too small but i couldnt pass up such a fairly quick little suv lol
They've got one called the escape sport, my family has one. It's got a 250 horsepower turbo 2 liter, it's a fun little suv. I agree though, they should definitely stuff the new focus RS engine with over 300 horsepower in there in some sort of special edition
Peter Ökvist The did one called the Supervan which had a few different engines. The Supervan 3 which can be seen in the background of this video (1:29) currently has a Cosworth-Ford V8 I believe.
Great things those hot vans. You might like to investigate the hot vans and cars made by Ford and GM for the Police and military undercover units in the 1980’s. That would be an interesting video!
Good little video. Sticking a high performance diesel ~ 200 bhp in a smallish van gives more useable performance. VW do it with their transporter. Mind you it is heavier and bigger than the Transit Connect and rather expensive.
This is a neat van i think im more interested in the van at 1:26. Anybody? This van would be alot more interesting if it had a swap out of a brand new rs.
When you said it wasn't the latest RS set up, I was a little letdown. Now that would of been a special van. The ST van is quite cool. But I doo mis the old escort van. They was great.
would be allot more interesting seeing the mk1 rs engine shoehorned into an xr2 , plus who would actually want a fast van , all your building/painting gear would be everywhere haha
I'd swap the RS wheels onto the new one, paint it white and add full dark blue stripes! This seems so easy to do I'm surprised you couldn't just special order one through Ford🤔
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Those seats and steering wheel are pure early 2000's tuner
Don't forget blue piping under the bonnet..
@@SINIS0RSA silicone hoses are still a thing
Pretty sure that was the idea.
You do know that this car is from the early 2000s
The car is an 03 plate
Can we just talk about everything else under the covers in there??
@P0IS0N this, it's such a rare but incredible machine
Damn that collection is worth a lot of money. What a place. That mk1 on the lift is just beautiful
The RS2000s, the GT, the Escort and the Supervan 😍
That gt 😍
thomas thomasman
cosi wo nice tho
Why are the Ford people allowed to be more creative in Europe and not here in the states?
these ford people were in europe mate
Americans only buy crossovers of a very specific shape
How do you think the new GT came about?
Welcome To The Madness ...........I’ve always thought that the mods to American Fords are very creative, like a Shelby Mustang or a Raptor F150- those are really specialised modifications which you can actually buy in the USA .
Because we buy hot hatches and normal cars here in europe. Still. Not only suvs and trucks.
I don't know what Ford engineers are sniffing, but keep doing it, we need more crazy cars.
Have you seen the Super van in the background at 1:28? That's been through 3 transformations and currently uses a Cosworth F1 Engine, V10
I am guessing they are sniffing petrol given the contents of that shed.
Transit Connects are all over America with 2.0 petrol engines, can’t be too hard finding a crashed Focus St to use as a donor for a swap 🤔
Stolen ones are easier to find over here in the UK
Ehhhhhh, way too much work.
Just boost the duratec in the van with an off the shelf proven kit from @fswerks and make 260+whp.
With factory reliability to boot.
Or that yeah good idea
you didn't get the MK2 ST over in the states though?
james may the transit connects here in the States have the 2.0 mazda/ford duratec lump
someone I used to know did the same sort of thing in the 90s - used the engine and running gear from a written off Escort Cosworth and rebuilt it in an Escort van. Was probably the ultimate sleeper around here at that time.
As a Fiesta ST owner who has a job where i need to carry tools this would have been my perfect car.
how big are the tools? My FiST fits all kinds of stuff with the seats down! :)
You could always panel up the back windows and make a Fiesta van like in the 80's and 90's
There's also a Fiesta Van. It's a Fiesta without rear seats and rear windows and a small cargo space there instead. Quite neat, similar to a few other small vans from other manufacturers. Imagine an ST version of that thing. Should be fairly simple to pull off.
@@no1DdC
I thought they'd stop making them when the van in the video was built, they definitely don't make a Focus van, unlike the Escort van, used to see loads of RS Escort vans, with the whole back full of 18" inch subs and Rockford fosgate amps, back in the 90's.
I know what you mean. Between the girlfriends ND Miata and newfound woodworking hobby and my 91 MR2 it's a bit rough to even make Costco runs. I really don't want a truck or SUV. I was looking at Subaru Bajas, Honda Elements, Ford Transit Connects, and I'm currently looking at Mazda5s. Would be nice for junkyard dives and those Costco and lumber runs.
Its not supposed to be velvet. It’s a flocked dash used to reduce glare.
He said it feels velvety. Flocking feels more like a soft sandpaper because it's made of plastic fibers. It's most likely suede, people confuse suede & alcantara with velvet all the time.
@@shona5512He clearly didnt know what Flocking was and its purpose. Sad
Note to Ford: build the Transit Connect ST, bring it HERE, TO AMERICA, and sell them. And while you're at it, give us the Transit Connect X-Press as well. PLEASE.😁
And the fastest vans are Royal Mail vans,
This thing looks better than the new Supra
OOH! I spy the supervan at the back! Y'all mind reviewing that too? xD
The Supervan 3 is something that’s not reported on often, I would love for them to do it.
It's actually true that vans are among the fastest vehicles on the road.
You see something coming up fast from behind, swoosh it have passed you faster than you can blink and it dissapears in a blur. You're like, ah must have been an electrician.... :D
It doesn't matter if you have a supercar, you just can't keep up with these guys.
Van drivers are among the biggest assholes on the road. Not to categorise or generalise, but van drivers are often in a hurry, which leads them to being impatient and a tad reckless.
Now I want a Transit van with a RS drivetrain ... (then you showed the Transit ST) my life is complete
The transit is sold with the 3.5 ecoboost V6 in the US.. a livernois stage 3 tune gives that engine upward of 400hp..
Lommel is in Belgium by the way ;-)
Ik dacht juist hetzelfde :p
I thought I was the only person who remembered the Connect RS. Good stuff.
From where do U know it?
We visited the Heritage Collection a couple of years back, superb way to spend the day. What a collection!
Why has nobody picked up the fact that he has given out false information? Those ‘chunky leather recaros’ are in fact retrimmed SPARCO seats lifted out of the mk1 focus RS.
tyler5796 thank fuck it wasn’t just me mate👍🏻
I think "Recaro" is synonymous with "bucket seats" sometimes. Also the newer focuses (focii?) Both had Recaro seats so maybe it's just a mistake on his part.
Cause no one really cares mate
Polinht Typically i like to watch interesting or factual content. This was then neither. Each to their own i suppose.
did you say lommel in germany? (where also the biggest ford europe testing facility is)? because that is very much in Belgium
And now Alex is very much banned from there.
Lommel is in Belgium, it drove around at the Proving Grounds in Lommel
In one of my old jobs we had a 2.2 turbo transit connect and it was massive fun. We used it as a pool car so it was never loaded up so it was able to go proper quick. The only problem that having no cargo in the back made the back-end very light and eager to slide with fast turning. So very fun though.
Would buy. Would daily.
Totally
I’d trade my st for it
I would daily this
Edit: Ok I've watched the full video. I woulde daily the new one..
I've driven 2 different transit vans. I thoroughly enjoyed both of them.
Well, Ford America wants to make ST versions of all their cars, so maybe there's hope yet. Ford, if you see this, please build it! I will buy one!
Ranger90 Ford America don’t sell cars (except for the mustang) now. It’s all trucks
lovely cars and wonderful you again, thanks Alex, please, present more films to us.
In the states we have the full size transit with a 350hp ecoboost V6
I've wanted to do that ST swap so bad! Didn't know it was done. Need it!!!
Great item....but you must return and demand a go in the transit behind....please
I once drive a MK3 fiesta van with a focus st engine installed ,that was fun!
It's amazing some of the picturesque locations you guys get to drive through! ;-)
Also, are we just not going to mention the SuperVan 3 sat in the background?
Brilliant! How about a groupt test with these two plus the XJ220-engined Transit? That would be interesting!!!
We need to see more of that building. SUPERVAN!! We have a Connect at work. I always thought it would be so less awful with a set of wider wheels off a Focus.
We have a few transit connects at work, two are the 1.6 ecoboost, and they actually are entertaining to drive. Surprisingly tossable, especially for its height.
The other ones have a 2.5 n/a. That engine is also the base engine in the Fusion and Escape. Both of those also have a 2.0t ecoboost. I wonder how easy the swap would actually be? I just figure it'd be a lot cheaper and easier to source an engine from one of those instead of a focus ST.
fantastic,.. in few words my dream come true.. I have a 2016 and would love to do this
I got to drive a Zafira VXR quite a while ago and I hate to admit, but damn that was a great time
2:21 When this car came out in the med NAUGHTIES"
What about tuning the Transit Connect that already comes with the 1.6 Ecoboost from factory?
That van is rockin' ...so don't come knockin'
Please. Can someone explain to me why there are cool rigs in Europe and crap with automatic transmissions in Canada? I need one of these for my plumbing service van. Something cool
Totally random question.....where did you get that jacket? I really like it.
I can just imaging the mailman going on a rally race to deliver your mail hahaha
GM did it....HHR SS - 150+ mph later....they didn't market it, and some of us were lucky to have experienced them ; )
Love them! (But Lommel is actually in Belgium.)
The current power plant offering in the States is a slug. I can't get out of it's own way getting on the Freeway with the AC on (had to turn off while test driving) Ford needs to produce a Turbo 4 or at least up the HP. I have the need for a "Mini" van.
Scootosan That's why I didn't buy one when looking for another work van. I've had a great run with my '08 Uplander 3.9 V6. It's been surprisingly reliable with enough cargo room and is very punchy and responsive with engine and tranny tune upgrades. I also recently bought an 06 Rav4 Sport V6 for backup work duty. Its really a bit too small but i couldnt pass up such a fairly quick little suv lol
They HAD the 1.6 turbo available for a little while but I don't think you can still get it.
I saw the super van 3 in the background, I liked the video, super van 3 is a monster! Would love to see a video on it
That 2nd last sentence is absolutely true. Vans are the fastest cars on the road
That white Transit connect I'd use a mad delivery parts van
I spotted the super van too o.o
This presenter is a good bloke👍
They should make an Escape RS. I'd like that.
They've got one called the escape sport, my family has one. It's got a 250 horsepower turbo 2 liter, it's a fun little suv. I agree though, they should definitely stuff the new focus RS engine with over 300 horsepower in there in some sort of special edition
Like to see one with the RS500 engine and awd!
Peter Ökvist The did one called the Supervan which had a few different engines. The Supervan 3 which can be seen in the background of this video (1:29) currently has a Cosworth-Ford V8 I believe.
2x alloy wheels in back one for N/S one for O/S rotation
Taking one day shipment to another level
I Hope they give the next Generation an st/rs version!
I'm pretty sure the velvet he's describing, is flocking like you'd find inside a race/rally car.
Great things those hot vans. You might like to investigate the hot vans and cars made by Ford and GM for the Police and military undercover units in the 1980’s. That would be an interesting video!
If they made this electricians would be shitting there pants to get this ford would sell thousands 😁
Exactly. Thousands. Two at most.
The red escort Mexico under the wraps tho 😍😍
I drive one of these for work and it's already kinda fun imagine this shit
This airbag looks nice.
Friend of mine built one of these with over 300bhp. god bless platform sharing!
I live in America and I need one. AWD would be absulute PERFECTION
What was that van in the corner at 1:30 ?
I didn't know Adrian Edmundson was reviewing vans these days!
Did the brothers from chroleystreet garage make 2 of them ?
OMG I really need that Connect ST for my dog walking business 🐕
Good little video. Sticking a high performance diesel ~ 200 bhp in a smallish van gives more useable performance. VW do it with their transporter. Mind you it is heavier and bigger than the Transit Connect and rather expensive.
Now put a pop rop roof on it and convert the load space and you'd have a really really fast mini-campervan.
So does that lack a driver's front airbag?
The transit supervan sitting in the corner watching over like a proud dad
Has Alex come back to Carfection?
If I was small contractor in the U.K. I would have own something like this!
I'm so jealous right now. Nothing like this here in the states. 😢
Hmm, spied those 2 RS200's under sheets. Dream garage
Would love that white connect
Would love to have the st version for my daily driver..
This is neat. Shouldn't count internal combustion out too fast.
Yes but can that engine fit in the ka mk1 or 2
Bald Richard Hammond?
Matthew Patterson Richard’s bald cousin?
He sounds like Alex from car throttle
Nope. Too tall.
I had an XR3i van in the 90's :)
Can anyone tell me what wheels this thing has I love em
with what ET are the rims of the connect
Ooh supervan, let’s have a head to head with that and Justin laws XJ220 transit.
now you need is the matching carro to this van
1:27 Screw that, I wanna see the Supervan on some empty b-roads!
You guys should do a video on Guy Martin's transit van
This is a neat van i think im more interested in the van at 1:26. Anybody? This van would be alot more interesting if it had a swap out of a brand new rs.
When you said it wasn't the latest RS set up, I was a little letdown. Now that would of been a special van.
The ST van is quite cool. But I doo mis the old escort van. They was great.
Does not sound like a focus RS Engine at all at 0:40, and only one exhaust pipe???!!
Love the guys voice ngl
did you say Lommel? Because Lommel is in Belgium, not in Germany (Ford has a test facility in Lommel, Belgium)
A few years ago a was a transit connect with an rs cosworth engine and 4wd drive train it was Fucking cool
im more concerned with the van in the back at 1:28 than this one lol
would be allot more interesting seeing the mk1 rs engine shoehorned into an xr2 , plus who would actually want a fast van , all your building/painting gear would be everywhere haha
Unfortunately, Fiat does not do an abarth version of the doblo.....so i had to improvise and crammed 2.6 bar of boost into mine.
We had a couple of the 1.9 jtd ones, with a decent ecu tune they offer a good ammount of power tbh
Yeah baby Yeah.
So cool!!! Both of them.
My employer uses Transit Connect vans. Imagine getting into your new work van only to discover the leasing company accidentally sent one of these. :)
This is what the delivery guy gotta use when you pay that extra money for next day shipping
Is this old? Or has Alex returned?
I'd swap the RS wheels onto the new one, paint it white and add full dark blue stripes! This seems so easy to do I'm surprised you couldn't just special order one through Ford🤔