2.3 or a 2.7

[timn]

So I have found some nice black diamonds with 2.3L but before I can buy they are gone. I now have found two bd with the 2.7 in them. I wanted a 2.3 but what's your ideas on a 2.7. How hard is it to find a low milage 2 door 2.3 bd that dealers will deal on. We like white and cactus Grey and AZ blue. Would I not like the 2.7 thanks.

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[Nc211]

I have the 2.7 and have zero complaints. In fact the opposite, the torque is effortless to get this thing flying. I am a lazy driver, enjoying the breeze and just cruising along. However last night for really the first time, I put it into sport mode and stood on it. I was put into my seat and was stunned at how powerful and relentless it accelerated. Now I’m sure some of that may be due to having a 4,27 rear gearing and what amount to 32 inch relatively light tires with a 10 speed gear box, but it absolutely will haul ass very quickly when asked. I also like the dual fuel injection setup to help keep the valves clean for basically life. The new 2.3’s now have that same feature too (port and direct injection).

A big advantage however the 2.3 has over the 2.7 is the ability to get the manual 7 speed transmission. I personally think 10 gears is 3 too many. Shift happy. But either way, both engines are very good!

 

[23OBX2.7]

It's amazing you can still get a twin turbo V6 anywhere under $120K while turbo 4s are everywhere.

2.7 with FP ProCal is far superior to the 4 cyl. I did have an HPP Mustang convertible with 2.3 and loved it would have loved it more with the smooth 2.7 TT.

 

[Booker’s Bronco]

I’ve had both the 2.7 and 2.3 in a 2dr. The 2.3 is plenty enough engine but man the 2.7 is so much fun. 2.7 is effortless power where you have to get on the 2.3 a bit

 

[CitrusBronco]

I see less 2.7 2door available, many more 2.3 2door.
But you can certainly find the 2.7 and when I’m able, I will add a 2 door and I’ll be looking for a 2.7 just for the extra power. I’ll settle for the 2.3 if I find a to good to pass on deal.
Both offer plenty of power to move the Bronco around.

 

[Rydfree]

The 2.7 in the 2dr is a blast to drive and tows effortlessly. If you can find one you better grab it since they don't put the twin turbo in the 2drs anymore.

 

[Ducati1098]

It's all personal preference. 2.7 all day for me, but both are great engines.
I would just drive both and pick which ever one you like more.

 

[Roger123]

I have owned both in 2 door BL's. 35K on a 2.7 (non-SAS) and 5K on a 2.3 (SAS). Given a choice the 2.7 wins all day every day. Basically no mileage penalty and the motor is so much fun/ effortless to drive. We only got the '25 as our '22 was murdered last summer.

Now having said that the 2.3 is ok, we didn't have a choice when getting a '25 so we got what we got and like it.

If complexity/ ease of maintenance is a thing go with the 2.3. The engine compartment on a 2.7 is a mess, it's super clean on the 2.3. Everything is just right out in the open and looks very easy to work on. Plugs, coils, accessories are right there and easy to access. And it has one readily accessible turbo.

The 2.7 just pulls, the 2.3 has power but requires more pedal pressure and will downshift more whereas the 2.7 just grunts along. I'm pretty used to it now but I miss the 2.7. I think it's mostly "mental" now as I'm just F'n pissed that Ford dropped the 2.7 in the 2 door!

Most people that have 2.3's will tell you that they are fine with plenty of power, those of us that have tasted the 2.7 Kool-Aid have a bit of a different view.

 

[jrollo7]

I have the 2.7 and have zero complaints. In fact the opposite, the torque is effortless to get this thing flying. I am a lazy driver, enjoying the breeze and just cruising along. However last night for really the first time, I put it into sport mode and stood on it. I was put into my seat and was stunned at how powerful and relentless it accelerated. Now I’m sure some of that may be due to having a 4,27 rear gearing and what amount to 32 inch relatively light tires with a 10 speed gear box, but it absolutely will haul ass very quickly when asked. I also like the dual fuel injection setup to help keep the valves clean for basically life. The new 2.3’s now have that same feature too (port and direct injection).

A big advantage however the 2.3 has over the 2.7 is the ability to get the manual 7 speed transmission. I personally think 10 gears is 3 too many. Shift happy. But either way, both engines are very good!

My 2.7 in Heritage is great.

 

[Smocaine]

2.3, because then you can get the 7MT.
If you're getting a 10AT anyway, the 2.3 is perfectly fine but the 2.7 will have noticeably more sauce.

 

[Gregc57]

I'm a 2-door 2.7 fan. I'm keeping mine as long as I can.

 

[not on the rug]

Legitimate question...why would anyone WANT a smaller, less powerful engine?

 

[crzyhawk]

Legitimate question...why would anyone WANT a smaller, less powerful engine?

My observation is that most of the people complaining about engine issues all have 2.7s. That's just an observation. That said, I can't get a manual with a 2.7, so the 2.7 will never be relevant for me.

 

[dpAtlanta]

Legitimate question...why would anyone WANT a smaller, less powerful engine?

Most replies to this are probably going to be: "Because I wanted the manual."
I wanted the manual until I test drove a 2.3 manual and then a 2.7 auto back to back. The low end torque on the 2.7 is much better. You need to keep the rpm's up in the 2.3 to make it get up and go.
But that's highway driving... off-road either is great and you probably won't know the difference due to the slow rock crawling speeds.
If I didn't have a manual in my car, I would have settled for less grunt so I could row gears.

 

[crzyhawk]

Most replies to this are probably going to be: "Because I wanted the manual."
I wanted the manual until I test drove a 2.3 manual and then a 2.7 auto back to back. The low end torque on the 2.7 is much better. You need to keep the rpm's up in the 2.3 to make it get up and go.
But that's highway driving... off-road either is great and you probably won't know the difference due to the slow rock crawling speeds.
If I didn't have a manual in my car, I would have settled for less grunt so I could row gears.

I will say that the 2.4 wants me to turn more RPMs than the 4.6 in my Mustang did, and that's an adjustment. I'm old though, if I had my way, I'd have an updated, pushrod 302 in here.

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