Mountune Phase 2 Upgrades Now Available for 2016 Ford Focus RS

A little while ago, I did a write up on the Phase 1 upgrades Mountune developed for the Focus RS Mk3. All nice and jolly, but then again, I have this particular gut feeling that most Focus RS owners in the (after)market for upgrades would go for more serious performance. What has the tuner been working on?

The second of the company’s three-phase release is all about get-up-and-go. Naturally, the list of updates starts with an intercooler upgrade. Priced at $999 in the United States, the unit employs an “x-row extruded lightweight tube and fin alloy core with cast alloy end tanks for improved flow characteristics.” Developed to give “a reduction in air charge temperature with minimal pressure drop,” the intercooler can be matched with the Mountune Charge Pipe Upgrade Kit (priced at $499).

Then there’s the Mountune turbo re-circulation valve, which retails for $169 and is machined from solid aluminum. Engineered to withstand greater temperatures than the OE TRV, this is an essential add-on for Focus RS owners that have a thing for increased boost pressure.

Another highlight that qualifies as a Phase 2 upgrade is the Mountune-developed high-flow induction kit ($499). Available only in satin black finish, the Mountune Phase 2 induction kit improves engine response and the output of the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-pot.

“Customers waiting for news on our forthcoming power upgrade will be reassured to know, the wait is very nearly over, as will be seen in our final launch installment. Whilst we appreciate that the lack of news is frustrating to a great number of you, we're sure you'll all understand why when details are revealed as part of Phase 3 launch,” wrote David Moore, the general manager of Mountune, in a post on the company's website.

In the meantime, do check out the video below and crank the volume all the way up to 11.