85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
Eh, right out of college I really wanted a new TJ, ended up with a used F-150.
Not sure I have ever been in that demographic to really comment.
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Eh, right out of college I really wanted a new TJ, ended up with a used F-150.
Not sure I have ever been in that demographic to really comment.
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
The 2021 Ford Bronco Will Have More Power Than Originally Expected
An official rating bumps the V-6 Bronco up 20 hp from the announced estimate, while the four cylinder option gains 30 hp.
www.roadandtrack.com
roving1
Well-known member
The 2021 Ford Bronco Will Have More Power Than Originally Expected
An official rating bumps the V-6 Bronco up 20 hp from the announced estimate, while the four cylinder option gains 30 hp.
Man that 2.3 and manual would make such an awesome retrofit to so many old school trucks. If Ford racing offers a standalone engine management for that combo that would be almost more compelling than buying the whole new Bronco lol. I can't imagine 300HP and 315ft-lbs and a 7 speed manual in a 1st gen Tacoma or a TJ.
Todd n Natalie
OverCamper
Not sure what the powerband is like. But, could also be a fun retro fit for stuff like an Alfa Romeo Spyder, Fiat 124, Miata maybe fox body Mustangs maybe a E30 / E36 track car...
CoreyHendo
New member
You can buy the motor and controller pack from Ford Performance. It is based on the 2.3 Ecoboost in the Mustang, not the Ranger/Focus RS/Bronco, though.
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
I know a guy swapped a 2.0EB into a older Ranger and he loves it.
I have also heard there is more bank per buck to turbo a 2.3 Duratec.
I have no real experience with either.
I have also heard there is more bank per buck to turbo a 2.3 Duratec.
I have no real experience with either.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Yeah the engine performance coming out of these eco boosts getting perfected is really impressive. It makes the Toyota power options super archaic and sadly under powered.
Super happy with my Expedition, I don’t miss my Sequoia at all. The low end grunt these Ecoboosts make is also pretty wild.
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
2.3L 310HP MUSTANG ECOBOOST ENGINE KIT
2.3L 310HP MUSTANG ECOBOOST ENGINE KIT|Ford Performance Parts
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2.3L ECOBOOST ENGINE CONTROL PACK MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2.3L ECOBOOST ENGINE CONTROL PACK MANUAL TRANSMISSION|Ford Performance Parts
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Wonder if that could be reprogrammed for a more torque low end curve. Then if you could buy the 7 speed out of the Bronco, assuming you could get it to mate up...hmm, thinking my 3rd Gen 4Runner could use a little refresh...
calicamper
Expedition Leader
300hp 315ftlb in a 4runner would make it pretty scary lol. I wonder if the running gear would hold up?2.3L 310HP MUSTANG ECOBOOST ENGINE KIT
2.3L 310HP MUSTANG ECOBOOST ENGINE KIT|Ford Performance Parts2.3L ECOBOOST ENGINE CONTROL PACK MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2.3L ECOBOOST ENGINE CONTROL PACK MANUAL TRANSMISSION|Ford Performance Parts
Wonder if that could be reprogrammed for a more torque low end curve. Then if you could buy the 7 speed out of the Bronco, assuming you could get it to mate up...hmm, thinking my 3rd Gen 4Runner could use a little refresh...
Hopeless Diamond
Explorer
yeah, imagine all the hate from the Toyota faithful..a Ford in a Toyota. That in itself would be worth the price of admission
roving1
Well-known member
yeah, imagine all the hate from the Toyota faithful..a Ford in a Toyota. That in itself would be worth the price of admission
I can't imagine even the most diehard Toyota guy missing swapping out a 3.0 3vz-fe for just about anything lol.
If I ever get to the point of SASing my 1st gen Taco it will probably get 2.0 or 2.3 EB at the same time.
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
yeah, imagine all the hate from the Toyota faithful..a Ford in a Toyota. That in itself would be worth the price of admission
You know all those straight/clean Discovery II's you see dirt cheap with bad engines?
I have repowered many in my head...
calicamper
Expedition Leader
I had that POS it got a ground up rebuild twice on Toyotas dime bad design poor head vs block surface would randomly pop head gaskets like they were rice paper.
CoreyHendo
New member
I've had these thoughts as well. Supposedly, their electronics are a nightmare for swap integration, though.
CoreyHendo
New member
I'd be curious to know what is different other than tuning. Do they have different cams? Different pistons/rods (material, cast vs. forged, compression ratio, etc)? Intake manifold runners designed with torque in mind? There is plenty of information about how the Rangers 2.3 is based off the Focus RS motor specifically and what parts they share.