2.3L swap to a 2.7L EB TT

[somewhereApollo]

As researched prior, I have heard many pros and cons to both engines. As I came from a V8 5.2L engine, I have been eager to upgrade my 22' Bronco 2.3L Manual to either the alternative 2.7L V6 or greater. As I am new to the forums, I have read several other posts in regards to swaps. I am looking for recommendations on how hard a swap would be to the 2.7L, and if not, should I spend this time and money on a different engine?

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[Rick Astley]

Uhhhhh, why not just order the Bronco with the 2.7?

Love that this is your first post, Great things in the future for sure, please make a thread for your engine swap so we can all see how it goes!

 

[Doc Brown]

Uhhhhh, why not just order the Bronco with the 2.7?

Love that this is your first post, Great things in the future for sure, please make a thread for your engine swap so we can all see how it goes!

because the manual transmission.

 

[Rick Astley]

because the manual transmission.

The same manual transmission that isn't used in any of the twin-turbo or V8 applications because of it's limited torque handling?

Don't get me wrong, i'm 100% on board for where this goes!

 

[Oldhippie]

I think it would be cheaper & easier to order the 2.7 and swap the trans...

 

[Little Foot]

As researched prior, I have heard many pros and cons to both engines. As I came from a V8 5.2L engine, I have been eager to upgrade my 22' Bronco 2.3L Manual to either the alternative 2.7L V6 or greater. As I am new to the forums, I have read several other posts in regards to swaps. I am looking for recommendations on how hard a swap would be to the 2.7L, and if not, should I spend this time and money on a different engine?

Go Raptor engine, 3.0

 

[somewhereApollo]

Go Raptor engine, 3.0

3.5 L?

 

[GloNDark]

3.5 L?

The Bronco Raptor is a 3.0 Ecoboost

 

[Boreal]

because the manual transmission.

That would require a custom bellhousing

 

[Lèòn]

I think it would be cheaper & easier to order the 2.7 and swap the trans...

Harder to swap auto to manual than stock manual with something that could handle the increased torque

 

[Cl1ckst3r]

Just build up the 2.3 engine. It will be way cheaper than doing a swap. This guy got 428HP and 452TQ at the wheels on his Ford Ranger: ....and you get to keep the manual.

You might have to wait for some parts but here is his list of parts:

CR Performance stage 4 57mm Turbo
SPD Performance catted downpipe
SPD Performance catback exhaust
Mishimoto Intercooler pipes
Mishimoto Performance air intake

I am guessing stock intercooler but I know Mishimoto already has pipes, intercooler and intake for Bronco. You just need to find a 2.3 downpipe and an upgraded turbo plus a tune.....

 

[lapazleo]

Why such a hurry to get more power before you have a Bronco? Neither the 2.3 or 2.7 are under powered and as has been posted the 2.3 is capable of v8 numbers with proper tweeking.

 

[Cl1ckst3r]

Why such a hurry to get more power before you have a Bronco? Neither the 2.3 or 2.7 are under powered and as has been posted the 2.3 is capable of v8 numbers with proper tweeking.

Good point. I've got the 2.3 with K&N CAI plus Ford Performance Tune running 93. It pulls nicely when I want it too.

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