Owners of 4d, 2.3L, Sasquatch, Did you regret not upgrading to 2.7

[MayhemMike]

Driven both motors. Went with the 2.3 in my Bronco. Was originally going with 2.7. Changed order once the 2.7 failures started occurring. Honestly, I never give the performance of the motor a thought. BTW, I am one of the dinosaurs that wishes there was a small block V8 option. Not so much for power but for longevity.

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[bradcd]

My only requirement was the manual transmission, so the 2.3 is great! It is plenty powerful and I'm not towing anything anyway. I haven't even installed the SprintBooster I've had waiting which I'm sure will liven it up even more.

 

[DrewBronc21]

No regrets getting the Manual transmission Bronco. If there wasn’t a Manual transmission Bronco, I wouldn’t be here. If the Manual transmission Bronco came with the 2.7, I would have gone with the 2.7 but the 2.3 s no slouch and I will guess it will be peppy with the FP tune if it ever gets released.

 

[jehines3]

Not one regret. My 2.7 f150 was overpowered.

A 2.7 F-150 is not over powered by any stretch. At least not when towing a 8,000lb trailer and a weekend worth of camping gear. You’re not even towing a 25’ boat with that rig.

 

[da_jokker]

I never once considered the 2.3 even when the 2.7s were having the valve issues.

For me, I knew that a loaded up 4 door on 35s with full skids, rails, bumpers, winch, and gear needed that v6

 

[Lakelife36]

@AB+ the Sasquatch gearing is likely all the difference here. I wouldn't worry about it. Add my voice to the chorus singing praises for the 2.3 + 7M, not that that means much to you in an OBX.

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