Fast Ford

Featuring performance-tuned road and track cars, product news, buying guides, technical advice, engine tuning, plus a massive section of Fords for sale, it provides a complete guide to the modified Ford scene for the first-time Ford buyer through to the full-on Ford fanatic.

Fast Ford

WELCOME • ISSUE 474 - JULY 2024

SAVE THE ST170! • We’ve partnered with Machine Mart to breathe new life into the ST170 and showcase its true performance capabilities. It’s time to give this remarkable Ford the recognition it deserves and prove that it’s more than just a parts donor. It’s time to save the ST170…

WITH THANKS

NEWS • See what’s going down in the world of fast Fords…

SHOW DATES • See what fantastic shows and events are coming up for Ford fans across 2024

BICESTER SCRAMBLE • Sunshine and splendour for the second Scramble of the season

CIRCLE OF LIFE • From bone-stock 1.4 L to rapid road-tripper, then on to the scrapyard, Ade takes a trip down memory lane with his inspirational sleeper

THE GREAT PRETENDER • No, it’s not a Focus ST170. But it is a Mk1 Focus, and it does have an ST170 engine. Don’t worry, it’ll all make sense…

SMOKE & MIRRORS • A genuine RS1800 is a six-figure collectors’ item. An RS1800 replica with an ST170 motor on ITBs? That’s a toy you can play with every day…

NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT • Forget forced induction or highly-strung tuning trickery – Jordan Williams’ strategy when it came to upping the power of his Fiesta was simply to drop a massive engine in it

RETROFUTURISM • With a weird engine swap and a spec list informed by a lifetime of dreaming, this is a Fox-body ’Stang like no other

BOOST JUNKIE • The Orion’s back, and the TrackFez is getting hardcore

FRUIT SALAD • Everything’s gone pink and orange, as Jamie celebrates two key milestones

#PRINTMYFORD • See your very own fast Ford in full printed glory!

NEW MUSTANGS SHOW THEIR PACE • Academy Motorsport kicked off their British and European GT Championship campaigns at Oulton Park, Paul Ricard and Silverstone during April

GOODWOOD MEMBERS' MEETING • Mustangs and much more in sunny West Sussex

GAME CHANGER • With unique styling and a full ST swap, Ryan Scheer has gamified his SE sedan to a whole new level

NATIONAL MUSTANG DAY • Celebrating the 60th anniversary of a true American icon

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