For those that have the atx tranny like I do, here is the info. on the subject.
Part Number: C-KK3279 $1195.00
d-Power Level 1: Up to 172bhp
Ford Focus: 2.3L Duratec, Automatic Transmission Required Hardware: d-Power1
To achieve the Level 1 power increase of 27bhp over a stock engine will require kit d-Power1.
Kit d-Power1 comprises a series of straightforward bolt-on breathing upgrades for the stock engine that will free up the induction system and help realize the extra power.
Components
The main elements to achieve this are the d-Power high velocity inlet manifold and cold air intake system. This manifold has been designed from scratch by the Cosworth engineers to increase airflow while maintaining port velocity for exceptional throttle response and low speed torque. Cast in aluminum and sporting the ‘Power by Cosworth’ logo, the manifold features individual port runners and is fully future proof, allowing for further engine modifications down the line.
The second component is the cold air intake system. This replaces the factory equipment and uses a 3¼in alloy pipe to locate a high flow, high filtration filter unit in a protected area within the front fender, where it can pick up cold air.
The theory is that cold air is denser and therefore, more fuel can be burned to make more power. In order to get the right amount of fuel in and ensure that the engine makes the most of the improved breathing at higher speeds, the factory ECU is re-flashed, a process that ensures that the engine runs perfectly, all the way to the re-set 7100rpm rev limit. Your original ECU is sent to Cosworth’s California facility, modified and returned to you.
The d-Power1 kit also comes with full installation instructions and a ‘Power by Cosworth’ vehicle badge. A competent home tuner would be expected to install the kit in a day while a skilled autoshop should be able to do it in approximately half a day.
Results
Once the d-Power1 kit has been fitted and the re-flashed ECU added, the user can expect a gain of 27bhp at the flywheel. In addition, their car will remain STREET LEGAL in all states, pending CARB approval (applying for).
Ford Focus: 2.3L Duratec, Automotic Transmission
Required Hardware: d-Power1
To achieve the Level 2 power of 200bhp from a stock engine, regardless of original specification, will require kits d-Power1 AND d-Power2. However, for an engine already converted to Level 1, only kit d-Power2 will be required.
Kit d-Power2 builds on the improved breathing offered by kit d-Power1 by adding components that further improve the breathing and fuelling.
Components
Top of the list of components is a pair of replacement camshafts. These d-Power2 cams are direct replacements for the factory items and are driven by the stock pulleys. Both cams increase valve lift and valve duration, meaning more air enters the engine. As with kit d-Power1, this means that more fuel can be burned and hence, more power.
Camshafts can have a huge influence, not only on an engine’s performance but also the way it behaves throughout the speed range. Some cams may make huge top end power but make the engine impossible to drive at low speed. However, the Cosworth engineers have concentrated on developing the d-Power2 cams to give a good increase in mid-range and top end power without sacrificing drivability.
Coupled to the cams is a tubular exhaust header, in a 4-1 design. Developed using Cosworth’s expertise, this header is designed to scavenge the engine cylinders, in conjunction with the d-Power2 cams and target high-speed power gains.
The final piece of hardware is a replacement throttle body. Again, the factory item wasn’t designed for the additional air flow that the d-Power2 kit provides, so a 67mm diameter item is supplied with the kit to ensure that the engine’s management system gets the right messages and delivers the correct amount of fuel. To ensure this, and raise the rev limit, the kit also comprises an ECU re-flash, where your ECU is sent to Cosworth’s California facility, modified and returned to you.
Kit d-Power2 also comes with full installation instructions and a competent home tuner would be expected to install the kit over the course of a weekend, while a skilled autoshop should be able to do it in a day
Results
Having fitted kit d-Power2 to a 2.3-litre Duratec already equipped with kit d-Power1 along with a high flow, low back pressure exhaust system, such as that currently under development by Cosworth, the user can expect a minimum of 200bhp at the flywheel. However, due to the high performance nature of this engine, a d-Power2 -equipped car is NOT street legal and therefore should only be used for vehicles that are not intended to be used on public highways.
Contents
Kit d-Power2 comprises the following:
· Pair of d-Power2 camshafts – inlet and exhaust
· Tubular 4-1 exhaust header
· High flow throttle body
· ECU return envelope
· Fitting instructions
I did find something interesting in this, is that the part's that are listed are the exact same parts for those that have the MTX tranny as well. Level 3 is not out as of yet.
Also chatting with some of the peeps from FF. I come to find out that it looks like the atx tranny has been beefed up enough that it can handle 200hp and roughly about 200ft.lb of tq. Now from what I have been hearing is that the level 3 upgrade from Cosworth is supposed to put the tq somewhere around 295. Not accurate on those numbers. But anyone w/ the atx would really need to call http://www.lentechautomatics.com to modify the atx tranny.
I'm confused as to the difference myself. The only thing that may be different though, as I think of it, is the tune they do on your ECU? That might be it cause otherwise the engine and these parts are all the same, regardless of transmission.
I'm wicked excited about these parts, just so cool... Oh and I also heard rumors that around 2003 when the Duratec debuted, Ford also strengthened the auto tranny some. I've not heard any concrete facts or numbers, but it's mostly torque that'll limit the auto, more so than hp.
Here's a dyno chart, I just wanna use it as my wallpaper!
Actually I have that as my wallpaper background already. As for the ECU, your ECU would have to be sent to Cosworth for them to reflash it for the upgrades.
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Very good point Joe, those Three are definitely bigtime in the reputation and helpfulness departments. Good to have NewEdge on board!
Pzevinside, that's great! I was just saying about the ECU, maybe buying the auto package just lets Cosworth know when you send your ECU back how they should tune it in regards to the tranny? I dunno, I can't think of any other differences...
this is just NA stuff though. Plus I don't know of all that many FI applications for the Duratec engines yet. Are there any? Plus unless the Stage 3 changes the compression it is forseeable that you could still FI after this stuff and see some serious, serious gains in performance.
Egz wrote: I just can't wait until Walter gets the Stage 3 Crane cams on his engine. It should scream.Keep us posted on this info. Egz from Walter. Can't wait to see the dyno numbers on that beast.
I was just saying that $4000 is alot for the performance gains. If your going to spend that much on performance stuff just wait until a sc comes out, you'll get alot more power out of the same amount of $.
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