Byron Garcia: 2016 Ford Focus RS

Byron Garcia has been building cars for shows and enthusiastic driving for the past several years, and in January of 2017 he picked up his latest platform, a 2016 Ford Focus RS. After owning the car for a while, he started adding bolt-ons. It wasn't long before a few simple modifications snowballed into a full build from the ground up.

Owner: Byron Garcia
Location: North RIchland Hills, TX
Vehicle: 2016 Ford Focus RS
Horsepower: 530 whp
Club: Noble Street Status

SOCIAL

Facebook: Blove Garcia
Instagram: @tt_sm3rf

Photography by @jg.photoz.

Byron Garcia 2016 Ford Focus RS TBGLIVE7

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • 2.0 Block Modified for 2.3 Head
  • Full Blown Motorsports 3076r Turbo Kit
  • Manley I Beam Rods
  • Manley 88MM Pistons
  • King Engine Bearings
  • ARP Hardware 
  • Supertech Upgraded Head Gasket
  • Light Port on Head
  • Piper Cams Stage 3
  • Crower Springs & Retainers
  • Panda Motorworks Valve Job
  • Panda Valve Lash
  • Altitude Autowerks 65mm Throttlebody
  • Massive Speed BSD
  • Massive Speed Oil Pan Baffle
  • Massive Speed Keyed 2.3 Crank
  • Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit with Thermostatic Sandwich Plate
  • Mishimoto Oil Catch Can
  • Mishimoto Coolant Expansion Tank
  • Mountune USA Front Mount Intercooler
  • Radium Engineering Fuel Surge Tank
  • Radium Engineering Aux Fuel Port Injection system
  • Radium Engineering PCV Baffle Plate
  • Dual Tial 38mm Wastegates for Twin scroll Turbo
  • MBRP Charge Pipes
  • AEM Water/Methanol Kit
  • New OEM Timing Components
  • New OEM Oil Pump & Pick Up Tube
  • Torque Hone w/Plate
  • Damond Motorsports Side Motor Mounts
  • Cobb Rear Motor Mount
  • Head Deck
  • New OEM Water Pump
  • NGK Iridium Spark Plugs 1 step colder
  • Runs on AMSOIL 5W - 50 Full Synthetic Oi

Byron Garcia 2016 Ford Focus RS TBGLIVE2

EXHAUST

  • Scorpion exhaust w/ 4-inch black tips
  • Full Blown Motor Sports custom 3-inch down-pipe

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

  • Cobb Accessport w/ E50 tune from Panda Motorworks
  • Fuel-it Flex Fuel Bluetooth ethanol sensor

DRIVETRAIN

  • XClutch Twin Disc Organic Rigid Disc Clutch Kit With Flywheel
  • Jacks Transmissions Built Transmission with upgrades and EPC Coating
  • Massive Speed Balance Shaft Delete
  • Direct Fit X4 300m Bar/Outer Axle Upgrade
  • Boomba Racing Shifter Bushings
  • Boomba Racing Transmission Bushings
  • Boomba Racing short shifter kit
  • Mountune USA Short Shifter Arm

Byron Garcia 2016 Ford Focus RS TBGLIVE5

WHEELS & TIRES

  • Enkei NT03-M wheels - 18x9.5 (f/r)
  • Toyo R888R tires - 255/35/19 (f/r)
  • Motegi titanium lug nuts

BRAKES

  • Brembo 4-Piston Front, 1-piston Rear calipers
  • StopTech Slotted Front and Rear Brake Rotors
  • Goodridge Stainless Front and Rear Steel Brake Line Kit
  • EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads Front and Rear

Byron Garcia 2016 Ford Focus RS TBGLIVE9

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • Air Lift Performance 3P Management System
  • Air Lift Performance Series Front Suspension Kit
  • Air Lift Performance Series Rear Suspension Kit
  • AutoPilot V2 Digital Controller
  • Advanced Air Lift Manifold
  • 5 Gallon Lightweight Aluminum Air Tank
  • Dual VIAIR 444C 200 PSI Air Compressor
  • 1/4-inch Air Line
  • 1/4-inch PTC Fittings
  • Massive Speed Race Spec Adjustable Camber Arms
  • Massive Speed Adjustable Toe Arms
  • Whiteline 26mm Front and 22mm Rear SWay Bar Kit with Endlinks
  • Direct Fit X4 300m Bar/Outer Axle Upgrade
  • Watson Racing 4 point Racing Roll Cage powder coated in Gold

Byron Garcia 2016 Ford Focus RS TBGLIVE4

EXTERIOR

  • Anderson Composite Type-AR Carbon Fiber Front Chin Spoiler
  • Anderson Composite Type-SA Carbon Fiber Hood
  • Anderson Composite Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
  • Anderson Composite Carbon Fiber Fog Light Surround Bezel
  • Anderson Composite Carbon Fiber Rocker Panels
  • Seibon Carbon Fiber Front Bumper Garnish
  • Ventus Veloce Carbon Front Bumper Carbon Fiber Canards
  • AWDMODS.com Exterior Pillar A & B Carbon Fiber Inserts
  • Maxton Designs Roof Spoiler
  • Rebel Devil Customs Rally Vents
  • Matte Black Roof Wrap
  • Expel Clear Bra on Full Front End
  • Yellow Fog Light Protection Wrap
  • 20% Tinted Windows All Around

Byron Garcia 2016 Ford Focus RS TBGLIVE6

LIGHTING

  • PIAA 18535 H8 Ion Yellow Performance Bulb for Fog Lights
  • LED RGB Multi-color in Engine Bay
  • LED White Interior Lighting
  • LED Customer Lighting for Air Lift Performance Compressor/End Tank in Trunk area
  • Exterior LED Lighting Amber/White in Turn Signals and corner lights
  • Custom RGB LED Lighting in Headlights

INTERIOR

  • AWDMODS.com Carbon Fiber Interior Trim and Panels
  • Anarchy Motive Custom Nitrous Blue RS Shift Knob
  • Color Matching LED Lighting in Dashboard
  • Mishimoto Pedal Spacer
  • Custom Cobb Access port Holder
  • Custom Phone/Radar Detector Holders
  • Customer Foot well RGB LED Lighting

AUDIO & MOBILE ELECTRONICS

  • JL Audio 10-inch Subwoofer
  • Upgraded Sony speakers and tweeters

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

  • Built 2.3L Stroker Motor from Panda Motorworks
  • Air Lift Performance Suspension
  • Anderson Composite Carbon Fiber Pieces

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

  • Wrapping the RS in a different color/design
  • Adding BC Forged Wheels
  • Adding Bigger Turbo Kit

SPONSORS

  • Mishimoto
  • Panda Motorworks
  • Anderson Composites
  • Unit F14 Powder Coating

SHOPS/MECHANICS

  • Panda Motorworks
  • Zinkwerks
  • Texas Track Works

Byron Garcia 2016 Ford Focus RS TBGLIVE8