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GT350TCB 05-26-2018 07:40 PM

Ford Mustang 2.3L Ecoboost?
 
I'd considered the turbo 2.3 found in the Merkur and SVO Mustangs as a swap into one of my '67 Mustangs long ago.

Similar only in displacement, I realize, but the 2.3L Ecoboost has found its way into Mustangs. I find some unusual stuff when using "LS" or "T56" or somesuch in searching CL. Anyone actually thought of undertaking this in a Miata? Just the wiring makes me squinch up my face. But how cool would that be?

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts...598395439.html

Mirage775 05-27-2018 06:09 AM


Originally Posted by GT350TCB (Post 24841)
I'd considered the turbo 2.3 found in the Merkur and SVO Mustangs as a swap into one of my '67 Mustangs long ago.

Similar only in displacement, I realize, but the 2.3L Ecoboost has found its way into Mustangs. I find some unusual stuff when using "LS" or "T56" or somesuch in searching CL. Anyone actually thought of undertaking this in a Miata? Just the wiring makes me squinch up my face. But how cool would that be?

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts...598395439.html

Wow, $5k for that engine, with an auto? That sounds a little high to me. Another swap I forgot to mention on your other post is an LFX Camaro V6 swap! I've actually thought about that one as well, unsure how it would sound though?

Zaphod-Beeblebrox 05-27-2018 11:52 AM

It sounds like this. And it's awesome. I'm still working on mine but will share some video/audio when I get there.


Mirage775 05-27-2018 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by Zaphod-Beeblebrox (Post 24847)
It sounds like this. And it's awesome. I'm still working on mine but will share some video/audio when I get there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8E2c7V4iSo

I've seen that video before and it's nice, but it's almost as much as an LSX...

GT350TCB 05-27-2018 04:27 PM

Four, Six, Eight - Who Do We Appreciate?
 
I'd not even recognized it was an automatic setup with the 2.3. I saw 6-speed and stopped. Yeah, no automatics in my Miata world.

I remember the first time they starting putting 4.6 Mustang mod engines in classic Mustangs. Big deal and really different at the time. Gained traction after a while. Don't think this'll be anything similar. Just kinda neat to contemplate. Anyone looking for a challenge out there?

I think I remember seeing something about a Mazda V6 being shoe-horned into a Miata too. At least with a RWD setup, you don't have to worry about turnin' the whole damn thing sideways.

Paint/body and new top are the money grabbers over the next two months, so for now it's cruising the CL for ideas.

Mirage775 06-02-2018 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by GT350TCB (Post 24851)
I'd not even recognized it was an automatic setup with the 2.3. I saw 6-speed and stopped. Yeah, no automatics in my Miata world.

I remember the first time they starting putting 4.6 Mustang mod engines in classic Mustangs. Big deal and really different at the time. Gained traction after a while. Don't think this'll be anything similar. Just kinda neat to contemplate. Anyone looking for a challenge out there?

I think I remember seeing something about a Mazda V6 being shoe-horned into a Miata too. At least with a RWD setup, you don't have to worry about turnin' the whole damn thing sideways.

Paint/body and new top are the money grabbers over the next two months, so for now it's cruising the CL for ideas.

I'll send you a PM, as I'm debating on what swap to go with as well. :)

Masonis1 08-07-2018 12:12 PM

Im actually a good bit into my 2.3 EcoBoost swap.
Car is getting caged now and I am building the engine this month. 2.0 block, 2.3 head, 2.3 rotating assembly, forged pistons/rods, Gen 2 Precision 6062. Should be right around 600 to the tire all said and done.


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