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2.3EB Vs 2.7 Vs 3.5
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crysalis_01
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Although the V4 configuration does exist, you're pretty much guaranteed to never see it in a modern vehicle, save for cars with AFM or DoD. Too much NVH.
Anyway the 2.7 is V6 from the "nano" family. You'll see it debut in the F-150 with an out put similar to the old 5.4 Triton, albeit with much greater fuel efficiency. Then in the new Edge. Expect a 2.9L version eventually, or so the rumours have gone. I'd hope to se the 2.9 in a LMC vehicle first.
Rob WH
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I didn't follow another article or link, but it seems we're getting some odd information. The Mustang engine lineup for 2015 is confirmed, as is the 2015 F-150, which gets the 2.7L EB V6. They've dropped the 6.2L and apparently made the 3.5L the big torque 1/2 ton engine. It's a natural with 2 turbos in place.
Who wants a 2.7L instead of 3.5L in the Mustang, were either going to be made available? Not many. For now, they just don't have any need because they're using the 2.3 and any other turbocharged engine would likely hinder sales of it. Maybe when they drop the 3.7L and make the 2.3L standard. That, I expect could happen soon too, since GM will be using their LTG 2L or whatever size latest Ecotec 4cyl turbo as the standard(so I've read) in the next Camaro. Sooner rather than later, we'll see a major change like this in the Challenger as well.
Who wants a 2.7L instead of 3.5L in the Mustang, were either going to be made available? Not many. For now, they just don't have any need because they're using the 2.3 and any other turbocharged engine would likely hinder sales of it. Maybe when they drop the 3.7L and make the 2.3L standard. That, I expect could happen soon too, since GM will be using their LTG 2L or whatever size latest Ecotec 4cyl turbo as the standard(so I've read) in the next Camaro. Sooner rather than later, we'll see a major change like this in the Challenger as well.
w3rkn
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Well, because there is much performance between the 2.3 EB vs 2.7 EB. Enough so when the V6 goes away, the 2.3 becomes base, the 5.0 gets massive increases with DFI and the new 2.7 EB slots into the middle. This solve all of Ford's CAFE problems within this model.
Current: 2015
V6 (base)
2.3 EB
5.0
When SVT variants arrive: 2017/18
2.3 EB (base)
2.7+ EB
5.0 DFI
3.5 EB in SVT form.
Rob WH
Gettin' old
Sounds ok, but it's pure conjecture. Ford has said since mentioning the 2.7L that's it's a 100% truck engine. They've never even hinted at use in a Mustang or any other car, just the F150. The 2.3L, conversely, was specifically produced for cars.
The 3.7L may remain in use throughout the run. If they've decided to keep it so Hertz, etc. can get a cheaper Mustang, there's no chance a "twice the price" 2.7L will replace it. The 2.3L costs more as is. Why would Ford go there... It would certainly cost sales, probably on the 2.7L V6 side and ... here's the biggie... They have no need.
From 1987 through 1993, Ford offered a 2.3L and a 5L... seems like that plan did okay.
No, I have nothing against the 2.7L or any other turbocharged engine being used in basically any car or truck... it's not about that though... it's about whether or not Ford thinks it will make them money. I cannot even imagine Ford offering 3 turbo engines in the Mustang chassis while keeping a naturally aspirated V8. They may as well just turbo that.
crysalis_01
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Hasn't the 2.7EB been confirmed for use in the next gen Edge and MKX? They're being built on the same CD4 platform as the Fusion and MKZ, amongst others that are arguably not trucks. There have even been murmurs of 2.7 use in a MKZ Red Label...but that's all rumour like the Red Label option itself.
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