Ultimate Guide To Fiesta ST (Part 3)

Tuners recommend…

We asked three leading tuners what modifications they would suggest to make the Fiesta ST even better - we gave them an imaginary tuning budget of $3,750.

Jamsport

Jamspor

“First up you need to get the engine breathing better, so a full exhaust system and air filter are the first steps. In terms of power, next up we'd suggest uprated cams and a custom remap - this will see the power to around 180-190bhp. With the rest of the cash, fit some lowering springs and get the geometry set up properly - this will greatly improve the handling, and when coupled with the power upgrades will make for a fantastic little car."

Mountune

Mountune

"We would suggest our MP185 Upgrade - which gives 180PS, and adds the 'pops and bangs' that gives the car a bit of character too. we are currently offering the MP185 kit fully fitted at Mountune HQ for $3,149 - all in. With the remaining $600 we'd definitely suggest a billet short-shift arm - they cost $247.5. Then, spend what's left of your budget on decent Ferodo pads front and rear and some Goodridge braided brake lines."

Pumaspeed

Pumaspeed

“For $3,750 you well-rounded ST. Sort the power with our ST190 kit, and maybe throw in a 60mm throttle body too - which will see you with l90-200bhp. Then, with the remaining balance sort the handling with some Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs (or AP coilovers if you like track days) and a budget 300mm brake conversion."

Vital stats

·         Made between: 2004 and 2009

·         Price when new: $20,390

·         Price now: $3,750 to $11,250

·         Top speed: 129mph

·         Power: 148bhp @ 6,000rpm

·         Torque: 140lb-ft @ 4,500rpm 0-60: 7.9sec

·         Tunability: 4/5

·         Reliability: 5/5

·         Performance: 3/5

·         Numbers built: 2004 - 56; 2005 - 4424; 2006 - 4549; 2007 - 4731; 2008 - 2637 (ST500 - 462); 2009 - 182 (ST500 - 36)

Fiesta ST tech spec