If I had a $1 everytime someone asked if the 2.3 was enough...

[pan-y-cerveza]

I need some opinions on the 2.3 with SAS Pkg being enough to pull a 17 foot bow rider boat. Enough power????

Is it under 3500lbs? Then yes.

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[Hagen0201]

Is it under 3500lbs? Then yes.

Thank you for the input. Yes it is under 3,500 lbs. I have to pull it over a mountain and just wanted to be sure. I have a 2002 chevy silverado with a 5.3 with over 200 thousand miles on it and it does ok but lacks some power with the mileage. Thanks again.

 

[Fatdaddy]

Also includes questions about reliability, ecoboom and direct injection

Can we also add “white roof” into this? Enough. You didn’t get the white roof. Leave it alone.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Can we also add “white roof” into this? Enough. You didn’t get the white roof. Leave it alone.

It'll quickly turn into this:

 

[Deleted member 13702]

I loved reading this thread, I think it should continue.

So....... Do you think the 2.3l will have enough power to get over the bump at the start of my driveway (Sarcastic response encouraged)?

Will it be able to win a tug of war with a wrangler?

Can I jump it like a raptor?

 

[DrewBronc21]

If you upgrade to 37s, will the 2.3 Bronco still be able to move?

 

[Ciz_Bronc_23]

I had a Colorado ZR2 Diesel, and all of its 180 HP managed to move that 4700 pound mass along just fine on the highway, merging or cruising. I'm not quite sure why all of a sudden the 2.3L is not sufficient enough to get the Bronco up to speed.

You're also talking about a diesel which has significantly more torque then a gas motor. I do believe the 2.3 will be enough, especially after some upgrades and a tune but I can't compare a diesel to a gasser.

 

[frinesi2]

Then you'd be making money in a very weird way.

^^^ this guy gets it

 

[Frank N]

If I had a dollar for everytime I saw a question on a truck forum that was already answered, I would buy controlling interest of Ford and and give the Bronco a V8 option AND open the order books the same day.

 

[Ciz_Bronc_23]

I have had my exchanges with Rick A a few times, but then again we both like turning wrenches. I am most likely getting the 2.7. Someone mentioned the $3500 cost for the 2.7 and I got to thinking if I got the 2.3 which has plenty of power and it failed with some mileage I can probably pick up another one from a wrecked stang or Bronco and spend a day or two and swap it out for less than the $3500. Hmmmm....

I'm thinking get the 2.3L now and if it blows up down the road then swap in a built 2.3L and get around that 500HP mark without worry. Maybe that will cost more then $3500 but I will have peace of mind beating on it.

 

[JT58Bronc]

Off road or on back roads I am sure the 2.3 will be way more than adequate. I worry more about on road driving- blending into very fast moving traffic or making a lane change into speeding traffic to make a turn a mile ahead, etc. Very many straight, flat roads here in FL where traffic moves very fast- 70 MPH+. I frequently have to accelerate to 90 or 100 to merge in and not get get run over. Even in my 2016 Camaro (V6 with 6 speed) I have to mash it hard and people are still tailgating me. (and that car is no slouch). When I drive my 97 TJ it's like I am a sitting duck and it just won't go any faster......(I love my TJ other than for this reason). So if I have the 2.3 and manual and have to downshift at 60 or 70 to accelerate, will it be enough?

 

[Hoofnmouth]

If i had a dollar everytime i was asked if the 2.3 was enough i could buy the tune!
Lol guilty i had to drive it for my self its going to be fine?

 

[Mountain Bronco]

Off road or on back roads I am sure the 2.3 will be way more than adequate. I worry more about on road driving- blending into very fast moving traffic or making a lane change into speeding traffic to make a turn a mile ahead, etc. Very many straight, flat roads here in FL where traffic moves very fast- 70 MPH+. I frequently have to accelerate to 90 or 100 to merge in and not get get run over. Even in my 2016 Camaro (V6 with 6 speed) I have to mash it hard and people are still tailgating me. (and that car is no slouch). When I drive my 97 TJ it's like I am a sitting duck and it just won't go any faster......(I love my TJ other than for this reason). So if I have the 2.3 and manual and have to downshift at 60 or 70 to accelerate, will it be enough?

I rented a 2021 jl wrangler Sahara for a week in South Florida (Miami area). It had a 4 cylinder and I was surprised by it. It was able to keep up on the interstate 70-80 no problem. This was the first 4 cylinder I drove in over 20years. I was shocked by the high pitch sound the engine makes. I got used to it.

I believe ford’s 2.3 is a better motor.

However, I am more concerned about long term durability. It feel like these souped up 4 cylinders are so maxed out, the strain will cause accelerated wear.

 

[Broncocito]

I'm thinking get the 2.3L now and if it blows up down the road then swap in a built 2.3L and get around that 500HP mark without worry. Maybe that will cost more then $3500 but I will have peace of mind beating on it.

Well, the 2.7 will last longer than a 2.3. No doubt, but there will be blind nay-sayers. Nonetheless, I want to add the sure numbers of the 2.3 will make easy to pick up cheap.

 

[Jpeyer]

I’m sure the 2.3 has plenty of power. I would rather have a 6 cylinder than a fully wound 4 if it was tuned. The 4 would be fun but high strung and shortened maintenance life on plugs coils etc..

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