What is your dream Ecoboost 2.3 Swap?

[DeepImpact15]

The turbo 2.3 sure packs a mighty punch in a small package. Its also one of the very few turbo 4s already set up for rear wheel drive. So the big question if you ended up with a crate 2.3 what would it go in? For me it'd have to be an 03 Ranger. Lighter than the popular 5.0 HO swaps and putting out more power. A turbo ranger with a pre-runner suspension set would be a beastly little rig. So how about you whats your 2.3 dream swap?

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[Dante]

I want to put it in a 60s Mustang or Falcon convertible. It would be such a good cruzer, maybe even do and IRS swap too.

 

[mbreinin]

I dream of putting my 408 cube, 1200 RWHP, 91mm turbo LS into my 2015 EB Mustang. That is my dream swap.

Mike

 

[WatchSquid]

in my '83 T top GT (would remain a turbo 4 GT that way)

 

[zackmd1]

Something small and lightweight... Hell an FRS/BRZ. Buy a totaled one and rip it apart. Drop the 2.3 in, fix the damage, and fix that crappy interior! I think that would be one hell of a fun car to drive!

 

[EcoSwag1990]

Drop it in a bmw 3 series for the ultimate douchemobile

 

[SloS14]

Miata is always the answer. I've had two turbocharged ones and they were the bee's knees.

 

[DeepImpact15]

Miata is always the answer. I've had two turbocharged ones and they were the bee's knees.

Ha I was waiting for this answer we know who the jalop is now. Next up will be a 2.3 brown Volvo wagon swap (which is not a bad idea...)

 

[dadoctah]

lotus 7 type kit car.

 

[DeepImpact15]

I dream of putting my 408 cube, 1200 RWHP, 91mm turbo LS into my 2015 EB Mustang. That is my dream swap.

Mike

I read a few articles on your builds. All were drool-worthy.

 

[arghx7]

Put it in an SVO.

 

[smdandb2]

The turbo 2.3 sure packs a mighty punch in a small package. Its also one of the very few turbo 4s already set up for rear wheel drive. So the big question if you ended up with a crate 2.3 what would it go in? For me it'd have to be an 03 Ranger. Lighter than the popular 5.0 HO swaps and putting out more power. A turbo ranger with a pre-runner suspension set would be a beastly little rig. So how about you whats your 2.3 dream swap?

I'm right there with you.

I really wish Ford would bring the Ranger back and offer it with something from the Ecoboost lineup... even if it is the 1.6.

 

[Diode Dynamics]

Lol, I'd drop it in my S14:

It would be a great motor in our 2013 FR-S also. It's a shame Toyota/Subaru didn't have an FI variant of the FA20 for those cars

Nick C.

 

[bislag]

In my 944. The LT1 currently in it is nice, but the benefits of having a modern turbo-4 in there...

 

[ThirtyThreePointThree]

lotus 7 type kit car.

oh hell yes! Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that would be cool. I definitely filed that one in my head as a future possible project when I heard about the stang ecoboost engine.

That or maybe factory five type65 with that gt350 engine inside of it...mmm

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