What would I be losing by switching from 2.7 to 2.3 motor?

[kbutler1]

Solid question with (as you can see) a variety of answers. I have the 2.7L and have zero complaints so far. I never drove a 2.3L so really can't say if it lacks for power or not.

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[kevin.gt]

Oh one thing about the 2.3 that I don’t love: direct inject only = carbon build up

 

[dejones64]

.4?

Beat me to it!

 

[dejones64]

Oh one thing about the 2.3 that I don’t love: direct inject only = carbon build up

Oil catch can. I put one in my Bronco Sport 1.5L. It's doing it's job, 6k miles and have filled it twice.

 

[vrtical]

you can do a hidden winch with a 2.3 . I would go 2.3 route + FPT with a 2 door.

 

[Snowdogyyz]

Beat me to it!

I normally try to avoid a smart answer to someone’s question, but couldn’t help myself!

 

[Oldhippie]

Love it...has plenty of power but ya can add a tune...

 

[andrusoid]

Need a little help
I have 2022 outerbank on order with 2.7 Motor
What would I be losing if switch to 2.3 motor

I drove from TN to CA with a 2.3l and was plenty satisfied. I have heard that 2.3 is pretty wimpy above 10K feet in altitude. Drove through the Rockies and did not notice any loss of power.

 

[Techun]

You would give up power, one pedal drive, and the chance to be friends with a tow truck driver

 

[cclkramer]

You would be gaining ground clearance. Apparently there’s something on the 2.7 that hangs down that is not on the 2.3.

I agree

 

[Peteduce]

Might just be me, but my 2.3L sounds like a turbo diesel as it spools up. Sounds just like a truck. It doesn't sound anywhere near my 2.0 turbo ND miata. Both pulls amazing although my miata is 280 hp at the wheels at about 2500 lbs. So it flies quicker. I really don't much difference between 2.3 and 2.7 in real world application for an avg joe who trails on the weekend. You can't go wrong with either one. I just wanted to save me 1800 bucks, and apparently a piece of mind from detonation haha.

 

[Mustbeheresomewhere]

I drove a 2.3l auto and was satisfied, then drove a 2.7l and ordered that. Then I drove the 2.3l with the 7MT and changed my order. The 7MT is hands down the way to go.

 

[JPye]

Need a little help
I have 2022 outerbank on order with 2.7 Motor
What would I be losing if switch to 2.3 motor

Less anxiety? I'd think about having installing an Oil Catch Can. I kinda wish I had picked the 2.3L Ecoboost.

 

[Ig_bronco]

Need a little help
I have 2022 outerbank on order with 2.7 Motor
What would I be losing if switch to 2.3 motor

Respect

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Need a little help
I have 2022 outerbank on order with 2.7 Motor
What would I be losing if switch to 2.3 motor

0.4

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