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TeeLew
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The best way to do this is to give Jesse Ringley a call and get his least expensive short block. You could do the junkyard thing, but, if you're this deep into it, you might as well do it right. As far as I know, he's doing some of the best work out there.
https://engineeredmotorsportsolutions.com/
TeeLew
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In that case, you would be looking for the 2.0L block which is a closed-deck block as opposed to the 2.3L one, which is open. In the US, the 2.0 comes commonly in the Ford Fusion. You'll have to find the best option locally. As far as the rotating assembly, I'd buy it from EMS. You're just not going to be able to duplicate their work for the cost of the shipping. Get the head studs, crank, rods, pistons & bearings and put them in your locally sourced and machined block. If that's just impossible, I guess it's try to buy factory Focus RS internals, but that's a big step down.
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Coyote Chase
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Coyote Chase
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I can't tell you what modifications you will need to make to the 2nd generation 2.0 block, but other than the semi closed deck, which I've been told reduces movement of the cylinders when the engine is over heated, it is similar to the 2.3 block. The big advantage (IMHO) of going with a "built block" is the forged internals. They increase the possibility of survival, when preignition/detonation occur.
If you have a good 2.3 block, Jessie sells (and ships) forged rods and pistons. If they aren't on his website, send him an email!
Just wondering, if you or any one else, has seen or read about the Ecobreast create motor from Ford Performance? I know it's equiped with different pistons, rods and crank, but does it still use the same 2.3 open deck block?Open deck
elkwood
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From what i can it has Cooling jacket inserts for added strength.
The Ford Performance 2.3L EcoBeast shortblock is an excellent starting point for a Mustang EcoBoost or Focus RS engine build-up.
- Focus RS block w/Mustang motor mount bosses (can be removed for RS installation)
- Deck cooling jacket insert for additional bore strength
- Callies lightened forged crankshaft (9 lbs lighter than stock) - Cryogenic stress relieved w/added keyway
- Callies Compstar H-beam connecting rods w/ARP2000 rod bolts
- Mahle forged 2618 pistons - 9.5:1 compression ratio
- Includes: oil pump and chaindrive, damper w/keyway, damper bolt, oil filter, head gasket
- Tested to 500hp and 415 ft/lb of torque
- Fits 2015-2022 Mustang 2.3L and 2016-2018 Focus RS
- Mustang - LR3Z-6622-A pick-up tube / FR3Z-6675-B oil pan
- Focus RS - EJ7Z-6622-A pick-up tube / G1FZ-6675-B oil pan
TeeLew
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You can ask all the Eco engine builders how the jacket inserts work compared to the closed deck block. This is not a new idea. They went through this with the Mazda 2.3's and the early Eco's. There's a reason why you don't see them offering it. It's a seriously lacking option in strength compared to the 2.0 block. The Ford engineers only went to 500 HP, which is not even a particularly good NX2 build. Ringley is north of 800 and, frankly, a better engineer than damn near any you'll find in Dearborn. He also doesn't have anyone telling him what he can and cannot do.
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