John Hennessey's Ford Focus ST
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- John Hennessey discusses his Ford Focus ST with it's 300 horsepower HPE300 upgrade. For more information please call 979-885-1300 or visit www.HennesseyPerformance.com www.TunerSchool.com
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Damn. He managed to get all that horsepower to the REAR wheels? Dude can work magic.
Did no one else notice he kept saying at the rear wheels? Its fwd!!!
LOL.....I was watching this and I looked at my wife and asked her did he just say rear wheels??? She said isn't our car front wheel drove? HAHAHA even my wife who isn't into car knows our car is FRONT WHEEL drive!!!!!!!!
TheRobotix
LOL!
I mean, he did say Front Wheel Drive at 0:35 so yeaaa
You just lose credibility when my wife who doesn't know much about cars catches it before he catches himself! HAHAHAHAHA
Did no one else notice the annotations in the video as he kept saying "rear wheels"? He's prolly just used to RWD honestly... lighten up peeps
That sounds about right... a "cold air" intake on a forced induction front wheel drive does add around 13hp to the rear wheels, and 0hp to the front ones.
right I heard that and was really confused rear wheel hp on fwd car seems legit right lol
Potato
turbo's do require and inlet tube and filter on street cars guys. lol.
Thanks for spending time to make this video!
stop saying "at the rear wheels" its front wheel drive!
$1495 for an HSE intake and a hand-held tuner and badge. I don't think so.
COBB tuner $500. COBB intake $300. COBB badge $19.95.
***** dude shut up with the fucking wrx the ford is cheaper bigger more fuel efficient and does not have a shitty interior plus that 0-60 in 4.7sec shit is the sti which cost 13 grand more
So does the air induction add that woosh sound or did he put a BOV on it? The Hennessy site doesnt have a BOV in the HPE upgrade so im just curious??
To let u all know there is a sound actuator in the car by design. It is a microphone near the intake system. They is a small speaker like puck under the dash. So u can hear the car and rpm because in Europe they have strict laws in regards to exhaust. Vw golf going has one as well.
are blow off valves usually connected to air intakes?
A stock rsx-s will do 171mph easy... If thrown from the highest part of the atmosphere
What would this do to the warranty?
You've got a great little circuit there!
Are n1 exhaust similar sounding?
after that package install what the city/highways fuel economy?? stock is 26/36
whats with the hot air intake?????????
I noticed you said "to the rear wheels", is this not fwd
Would you consider a Fiesta St upgrade package? Great Video BTW !
2014 kits available?
Is this package street legal in california
Slightly larger turbos are always the way to go ! Looks like a nice upgrade to a focus ST.
@scuds03 the ST has a 2 litre pal, the mk3 is the first to ditch the 2.5 5 pot and is around 30bhp more powerful even after dropping 500cc
I think he said 2 times he gain hp to the rear wheels ?when the make the intake and when they raise the boost , anywhays nice car and fun
RWD? ... quite a compliment for the handling like a rear wheel drive coming out of the corners...the slow in , fast out handling actually mimics an American rwd because of its heavy understeer needing throttle balance coming out of the turn...but fwd ruoles in this case
Loud pipes save lives
no they dont. you cant hear them on the highway until they are past you.
TheReticKeeper Open downpipe
probem solved ^.^
...or use the horn... just saying.
ehh this package seemd lazy,like just to makea quick buck. Performance packs always go towards downpipe first, not a useless and quite catback. Cobb tuner= 650$ intake/tIh=249$ catless dp=250$ custom e-tune=200$ colder plug=40$ waaaaaaaaay more bang for buck.
Dear Mr.Hennessy: The ford Fiesta St has been released recently with 220hp and a pretty much fiesta version of this focus. I would thing it would draw very much attention to your company if you modified one of those but put a wrc body kit on it and make them awd ( as ford produces an awd platform for the fiesta now ) you could honestly make a car that everyone has been wanting since ken block starting hooning his. Just an idea
Potato
Richard Hollinshead What's potato?
the affirmative pancake chicken man
So used to saying at the rear wheels
300hp at the front wheels I love it
msrp?
So. $1500~ for 300hp instead of 252hp? I dont know if I would buy that or not. I mean, the badging and s/n and stuff is pretty cool, but is that too much for an extra 50hp?
will this work for a 2014 ? on the website it says 2012-2013
My same question. I have a 14.
Darryl Weekley its the same shit yes lol
Grant l Thanks.
Could you do the same with the 14 Ford Fiesta ST??
Just go to ATP.
Bring Hennessey to Mexico!!
Smoking cool black rims!!! Nice looking machine.
I swear he just said "at the rear wheels" lol
have u done a mustang yet
I bought a 2004 (in 2004) three door Focus for $10,000 and I'm still driving it and enjoying it. With good tires I can go almost anywhere (except puddles at full speed) like today, sub-zero temps, snowy roads (just plowed), I got a lot of looks (what!). The only thing is when I accelerate, the engine gives me away and everybody gives me such looks. Makes me laugh out loud!!!! It's a lot of fun.
Spend a few hundred on upgrading pistons, cams etc and you should get a decent power increase, it'll make the whole car feel better.
Thanks! Actually I'd like to get the ST.
Beatrix Phocas
The old ST/SVT or the new one? I used to have an SVT, that thing was alot of fun to take down back roads, barely weighed over a ton, so the power was always enough.
New. Six speed manual. I think I need new struts. This weather is killing my car!
You should offer the same package for the Fiesta.
Why you keep saying “to the rear wheels” 😂
A stock NA RSX does NOT do 171mph.
HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDING? ;P
Am I the only one heard him saying power to the rear wheels???
Throughout the video, he keeps stating power gains at the rear wheels... yet he says it is front wheel drive... so... either I'm confused or he is
RWD? It's Front wheel drive. Have the 2010 version. CAI is nice for the dump sound.
Son bought one today in Denton TX. Very hard to find one. . He set aside $1200.00 for this package. Is it still available?
GetsumJ unfortunately I don't think it is, I looked on the website and it wasn't even on there..
fordmustanggen5 that's ok, we went with the Cobb setup.
GetsumJ if you don't mind telling me what he got and how much power it makes? I'm actually considering getting an st for a daily driver.
fordmustanggen5 Not at all, we first purchased the Access Port and played with the tunes, then we went ahead and added the StageIII kit and a blow-off to protect the turbo. We just ran the 4th dyno on it and it's showing a true 292bhp, but we are still tweaking. All together we have about $1700.00, but we did get the Port for about $300.00 under cost. Also have a cat-back system but it was hand built.
fordmustanggen5 I give my son most of the credit. I am old school, strokers are my thing. But he's 23 and knows the tuners better than I do for sure. But I found out I am never to old to learn. Cats in the Cradle syndrome ya know.
$1000 package ain't bad
not at all!
It's actually $1495, but still you get a 300+hp 4banger with good handling, reasonable space and decent styling for around 30k. Not too shabby. Still a Ford though.... lol
Look up superchips, they offer a flash tuning kit for the Focus that gives a genuine 300bhp with nothing more than a remap that you can install yourself for around £300 (I think that is around $425 US) although, having a bigger intercooler would still be a wise addition just for peace of mind.
Jarrod Kissling i highly doubt there at 300 crank with just an intake and a flash.
Grant l I bet they are, given Hennessey's proven ability and the fact that John himself drives this thing daily. I would imagine the boost has probably been cranked pretty high.
He keeps saying to the back wheels isnt this car fwd
"Rear wheels" hahahaha FWD car man!
Man if I had $30,000+ to spare I'd buy this car immediately. Maybe in white though. I love the red but unless you drive perfect all the time, it might catch some unwanted attention 👀👮🍩🚓
I have a scirocco R with DSG, and only with another map my engine does 310 HP....on Dyno!
Great story mate! Too bad we don't have those on this side of the pond.
Scirocco R xD
On the rear wheels?? Wtf
I was thinking the same thing! He said that shit twice!
neat..
This car beat the Venom GT at 272.1 MPH!!!
why does he keep saying "to the rear wheels" if its a front wheel drive car? Lol
Is there any way to ever possibly make this specific car or any car Rear Wheel Drive? because tbh i am not driving yet and when i get my licence next year I am being given as my first car a 1992 Honda 2 door hatchback, and tbh i hate the fact that is it FWD and i obviously wont have enough money to drop it on a better car, and plus i do not mind having to do work on a car in order to get it just the way I imagined it. is there anywhere i can get my future Honda to be RWD?
lol
Lol its a 92 Honda
what wrong with a 92 honda? im not saying i would switch my honda to RWD im just sayin if you wanted to switch maybe this Focus ST to RWD, is it possible?
MultiCrazyman10 While it is possible. You talk about money being a problem. You would need a boat ton of money to do it. then why? It's a 92 Honda. What purpose would it serve? "Look at me and all the money I wasted on a '92 Honda!" Yeah... great reason. Try looking for sometime like an Infiniti J30. It's a RWD car to begin with.
P3SuperBee It's like you didn't even read his comment...
Its those small upgrades that are nice,not everyone has $$$ for 1000 bhp cars.
Have fun with 300 hp on a FWD car... :'D
Make an HPE300 Package for the Fiesta ST.
sounds like every BOV in forza
John is God!
Wait a minute "at the rear wheels?!" Goodbye
Rear wheels , front wheels, I guess its awd
nah... screw it 4x4 ;)
I'm guessing an LSD would help tame the torque steer.
the only thing that is keeping me from buying this car is the look's and the FWD, for the price ill rather take a GTI
15whp from a " cold air intake" LOLOL.... Yeah I want to see the dyno on that. Its open filter in the engine compartment.. I guess he doesn't understand thermal dynamics. Sucking hot air doesn't make MORE power..lol
Rear wheels? Really
He could convert it to RWD. A lot of $$$ but it probably would be worth it.
Not a fan of the Focus ST. Steering and clutch feel remote. Stock it is difficult to get the power to the ground. Just adding the sports seats puts you at 26k. On the other hand the Fiesta ST is AMAZING! What a wonderful car to drive for $2400 less.
Bought my 2014 Focus ST today for 19,440 out the door. ST1 package :-/ but still a smoking bfyb deal.
Johntyson Awesome car for the money. The Fiesta ST is a much more entertaining car to drive.
fatboy19831 Well, we will see with the new ST coming out next year. Seems Ford listens to consumer feedback. Like they worked on the center stack to make it easier to navigate. Personally it would be hard to say which I would get, if I had the money lol. Things will be changing for me next year. I do work in a tire shop. I very much like the focus whenever I get to pull them in, never and ST. However, I can't comment on the Fiesta. I can't recall ever working on one but I am 6'3. I have heard mixed things on Fiestas in regards to head room. I am 6'3 and despite the fact that I am skinny I do have a slightly wide frame. Most sup compacts just feel a little too cramped for my taste.
fatboy19831 Fiesta lol
Bryan Henry I am 6.5 feet tall. I am fine in the Fiesta and Focus. No one can sit behind me. May as well be in a..........BRZ. For me an BMW X3 , Dodge Charger or even an Camry/Accord/ Altima are some of the few 4 doors I can utilize for the tall folks in my family. All the small mid-sized domestics are useless as a true 4 door for me.
At the rear wheels??😂
Please Send me your ST John, I need a car.
I know only £1 from Iceland
there is lamborghini aventador wheels on it!
They are stock focus st wheels painted black.
Lol he tunes too many rear wheel drive cars😂 hard to break a habit
Hey, the hood is not closed.
haha i noticed that too. glad to know im not imagining things
well that's just it, the hood is closed, that gap is there for intake and cooling purposes
He said 3 time the car is front wheel drive. He also said 3 time that so and so mod adds how ever much horse power "at the rear wheels" I understand its probably just a habit but come on. If you are going to make a video to sell a product, make sure you are using the correct terms.
JOHN HENNESSEY, you don't know of a single car with a better bang for your buck? how about the 2014 WRX, stock 0-60 well under 5 seconds and mid to low 13 second quarter mile. when you tune them, they gain a lot more than 40whp. try about 60-70 awhp and that's even larger because of AWD loss. that's the shitty stock turbo as well. MAKE A REAL KIT. probably charge 10 grand for this.
Bought a Mk 2 Focus ST New, this has the 2.5L 5 cylinder Turbo engine. I don't see myself selling for this ST. Back to 4 cylinders and 2.0L... It's the engine I love in my ST.
Plus, I know I'm biased but..I'm not a fan of this shape Focus, especially the huge rear lights!
Nope...I'll stick with my orange ST thanks.
A turbocharged 2 liter better be able to do 150 miles an hour...my stock, naturally aspirated 2 liter RSX does 171(
171 stock? yeah okay...
I'd bet my pink slip on it, buddy.
Good luck with that.. The car isn't even geared to go that quick.
I' bet you pinks to race my 1.8 gti
lol my car isn't a race car, friend. I only said I've done 171 in my bone stock, not modified, not turbo'd, what 190 bhp? RSX and that that's when the speed restrictor stops it. If that's really your car in your picture, looks nice man(at least the front end). I'm not tryin to be a hater, I just thought it's pretty lame if a turbo'd 2 liter can't do 150MPH. I mean, how fast does that Gti go?...160+ i'd say, depending on where the speed restrictor is.
Rear wheels? Its FWD -_-
it's cool to see everyone that tunes cars just won't directly go to HONDA/ACURA. the Focus seems like a hatch to be reckoned with. I was kinda disappointed of this video. when I see the name Hennessey, I expect 2 see a pretty good production(video). I've seen kids and certain race crews that make better videos than this and they're not a well known tuner shop. BUT THE CAR IS HOTT!
300hp is that all, thats nothing, over here they are tuned 350plus and more if you want easy
You did not listen to his words did you. He said that he could easily put 400 down if he wanted but it would compromise grip.
conn4m4n
I driven shotgun in rs'es who are frontwheel drive who have 400hp and it could coop with that power just fine, just don't floor it stupid, cause front or rear wheel drive if you don't dose the gas you spin in both of em.
swansmeister Flooring it is the whole fun of having a car like this, I rather have 300hp and be able to floor the car and be able to control it than have a car that has 400hp and have to watch how I step on the pedal. I mean I understand that its always nice to have the horse power but I always like the feeling of being able to put the pedal to the floor.
*****
well I rather have a car that can ''scare'' you, wich you have to dose and control, a car that keeps you busy and alert but not in a car like that, in a real wheel driven carit would be awesome. you can never have enough power imo, having that power doesn't necessarily mean you have to put it all down at once and floor it........
To the "REAR WHEELS" John, c'mon dude don't you even edit these vids before putting them up? Sounds like you need a facilitator in the worst way!!
who r u bullshitting... i have stage 3 cobb set up and its not even 300hp quit lying to sell shit
he did say at the flywheel. your results probably came from a dyno which is power at the wheels, and there is a difference.
If you are running a Cobb stage 3 tune I hope you have the hardware installed that the tune was made for, else you would be better off with a stage 1 tune.
I'm well over the hardware requirements
First off the guy makes money whoever said that,,,, But John, why don't you play with BMW's, I love all your cars and watch all the videos but you would make so much more money if you went a little foreign.... I would want you to look at my BMW... anyway #BMWforLife
FWD is Evil Hennessey, why are you supporting it? Oh wait I know...$$
You're a wise one. A company needs to stay in business so they make money. Good observation. What else would you like to enlighten us with?
2 for 2. You hit another nail on the head and I'm going to harass you for lotto picks.
I'd get a base mustang over this crappy riced up your boys car
The ST would most likely destroy a V6 Mustang on the track.
Captain Cocoa Puffs
2015 Mustang comes with independent rear suspension.. pretty sure they're doing it to beat the Corvette Stingray as handling is the main downfall to the GT500.
How is it riced :P
So, you're telling me the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 which pushes 662hp. and 631lb.-ft. of torque won't beat a Corvette Stingray that pushes 460hp.(455hp. base model) and 460lb.-ft. of torque in a race? both 2014 and $55,000(Ford) vs $53,000(Chevy)?
On a small track the Corvette will win due to the independent rear suspension, in a drag race the GT500 owns the Corvette.
2015 the Mustang goes from the GT500 name back to the Cobra name and gets a new motor along with an independent rear suspension, so the gap will be closing for track use, assuming they don't go to a smaller motor of course..
These are the facts.. I'd rather have raw horsepower as I don't plan on ripping turns in the midwest where roads get dusted with gravel.
I just live where we don't have mountains or carving roads.. If I lived in the mountains I'd probably go corvette..
Since I don't I prefer the feeling of being sucked into my seat, I can't comment on comfort since I've yet to get into one of these.
As for having power you can't use I understand that as well especially from a supersport motorcycle standpoint, it's something I wouldn't want to drive everyday but I also wouldn't want to drive any $50k sports car around everyday as they're just not comfortable for extended drives, I like large sedans for long drives and everyday comfort.
I still look forward to see what comes out in 2015, I'm guessing Ford will downsize the 5.8 supercharged motor to a higher end v6 ecoboost, guess they could boost the 5.0 as well and get decent numbers.
A Ford Focus as your daily driver? I think I have a much different opinion of you now. Don't you have any sons that can take over your business? You should go to a doctor and think about getting a testosterone replacement therapy. I was thinking a Hennessy Venom or a supped up truck or something as your daily driver.
Man if I had $30,000+ to spare I'd buy this car immediately. Maybe in white though. I love the red but unless you drive perfect all the time, it might catch some unwanted attention 👀👮🍩🚓