Turbo Charged Escape

MorePowerMike · 08-18-2008, 03:30 PM

I've been thinking about making a Turbo Charged Kit for an Escape.

I like the new Escapes style a lot, along with the room, but I've been thinking about giving it a little more *Umpf*

Has anyone ever considered this?

Yes, no? What are your thoughts? If I make this happen would anyone else be interested in one for their Escape?

carzy90 · 08-29-2008, 01:45 AM

YESS I'D BE INTERESTED!!! I would totally do that were there an available option but there don't seem to be too many aftermarket parts aimed at the Escape.

MorePowerMike · 08-29-2008, 03:06 PM

The plans are set to get an 08 Escape.

Once I get it, I will be working on making more mods for it. Custom Intake, and eventually the turbo kit.

The idea of a sporty looking suv, room to fit the family, and the balls to make it haul is just too much to pass on.

It will take me some time, but I'm glad to hear that there is at least one other person that thinks this is a good idea. ;-)

dkinsey1980 · 09-09-2008, 03:50 AM

I would be very interested, please let me know when you get more information, or a general plan to do it!!!

MorePowerMike · 09-09-2008, 08:40 AM

In the mean time, I've been working with other Escape owners creating custom tunes for their Escape to lock the torque converter earlier, adjust the shift schedule to get you into more efficient gears quicker and get some better gas mileage out of the 3.0's. It's in the works, once completed I'll post some results.

So far it's going really good, I don't have actual gains yet, at the moment I'm only focused on getting the shifts and tc locks set to be more efficient than stock.

Torch · 09-09-2008, 10:20 AM

How much hp would we be looking at? I'm sure a lot of people would be willing to do it!

MorePowerMike · 09-09-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torch

How much hp would we be looking at? I'm sure a lot of people would be willing to do it!

At this point, I'd be guessing. So rather than do that, I'm going to say I don't know. I don't like giving out numbers or data that I can't back up. As soon as I know, I will definitely let you know.

So for the readers of this post, what do you most of you have?
The 3.0 or the 2.3?

Bairesford67 · 09-27-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorePowerMike

I've been thinking about making a Turbo Charged Kit for an Escape.

I like the new Escapes style a lot, along with the room, but I've been thinking about giving it a little more *Umpf*

Has anyone ever considered this?

Yes, no? What are your thoughts? If I make this happen would anyone else be interested in one for their Escape?

This is a great idea. i have an escape and id love to know what youve been doing to improve it. ive been thinking about getting a turbo for it but idk about how the ECU would react to a turbo and i know nothing about tuning the computer.

Scooter Scott · 11-04-2008, 06:54 AM

Hello, I would be very interested in this mod! I have a 3.0 Duratec and you can see my other mods below

Ant1987 · 12-23-2008, 04:31 PM

hey Mike i have a 2001 2.0 I-4 think you could customize something out for that. me and my bro inlaw have been discussing options. from what i can see i have damn near the same engine as the '01 focus so would i be open to svt parts possibly? ive already invested about 1.5k into the stereo now im looking for some more power