PowerWorks Announces 'Focus Force' Supercharger Kit Technical Details

NOVI, Mich., Oct. 12, 2004 -- It's finally here! PowerWorks' first major powertrain performance upgrade -- the "Focus Force" 2.0L, Zetec supercharger kit -- has just been released and is now available for order from your local distributor.

The kit adds a huge boost in performance and works with all body styles (hatchback, sedan or wagon) of 2000-2004 Focus 2.0L Zetec vehicles with manual transmissions. PowerWorks provides a complete, turn-key upgrade by adding an Eaton/Magna Charger M62, positive displacement, roots-type supercharger, air- to-water intercooler, complete CARB-legal calibration, larger throttle body, new air induction and ALL accessories required for installation.

Installation is straightforward and can be completed easily by competent do-it-yourselfers with basic tools in about 5 hours. No cutting, welding, or fabrication is required and the car can be returned to stock at any time with no undue effects. Even the smallest details have been addressed by Cosworth Technology's engineering team so that items usually ignored in aftermarket kits -- like the vacuum lines and wiring harnesses -- are "plug and play," requiring no modifications to the factory components.

Testing of the Focus Force Kit began in June and development has been non- stop since then. "The output is exactly what we have been advertising and it's real -- verified by SAE engine dyno testing," said Mark Blaha, Chief Project Engineer. "We are seeing 220 bhp at 6800 RPM, and 200 pound per feet of torque, which is what we predicted early on," Blaha added.

The key to the successful power upgrade is the calibration. Based on Cosworth Technology's vast experience in providing calibration directly to several major auto manufacturers, the PowerWorks kit includes a comprehensively remapped engine control module that changes timing and air- fuel ratios throughout the entire rev range to provide much higher performance levels while still maintaining long-term durability. Further, idle quality, low-speed driveability, cold- and hot-weather capability, and complete on- board diagnostics are maintained in the PowerWorks calibration. Each kit includes a postage-paid package to return the customer's powertrain control module to PowerWorks for reflashing and shipping back to the customer within 24 hours.

Suggested retail pricing for the kit is $4750 and includes a 1-year (unlimited mileage) limited warranty. Orders for the supercharger kits are being taken right now with kits expected to begin shipping November 2.

PowerWorks will be expanding "Focus Force" to include a wide variety of powertrain performance products for the entire range of Focus models in the very near future, including some unique products, as well a supercharger kit for the largely-ignored automatic models. Look for additional PowerWorks powertrain upgrade components including supercharger kits for other makes and models in 2005.

For further information on PowerWorks products, to find a local distributor, or to become a PowerWorks distributor, contact Harvey Kulka, at PowerWorks, (248) 471-5000. You can also see PowerWorks at the SEMA Show, November 2 - 5, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Booth #20019.

Cosworth Technology is an independent consultant and major supplier of powertrain and diagnostic engineering services to the global automotive industry. Cosworth Technology employs about 1000 people between its facilities in Novi, Michigan, and at Cosworth Technology Ltd. in Northampton, Wellingborough and Worcester in the United Kingdom.

CT is unique in its blend of capabilities, which include powertrain design, development and systems integration, diagnostic engineering services, engine manufacturing and aluminum engine component casting technology, incorporating the patented Cosworth Technology Casting Process.

For more information on Cosworth Technology, visit http://www.cosworth-technology.com/