Ecoboost 2.3 4 cyl mated to stock trans?

[mike3112]

Just fishing for opinions.
The ecoboost is small, cheap(used) , lightweight, and puts out nearly 300 HP. Seems like a sensible swap. How would one go about getting an adapter to the manual trans, plus clutch/flywheel. Nearly 300 HP is probably more than the rest of the systems can take, and would shed about 75 lbs off the extreme rear end of the chassis.

what say all?

[Mark D]

Getting an engine swap to fit the stock transaxle is going to take a machined adapter plate which is a small piece of the engine swap puzzle. That design work has already been done for chevy LS engines (see LS swap threads on this board for more details) but as far as I know there hasn't been any 2.3L ecoboost swaps to date. That will mean a lot of measuring, CAD work, and CNC machining. If the engine actually fits in the engine bay without pushing the trans forward then you can reuse the stock trans mounts. But more than likely there will not be room to fit the engine with the transmission in the existing location. You'll also need custom engine mounts, not to mention a NOS fogger system, a T4 turbo, AIC controller, direct port nitrous injection and a stand alone fuel management system. And try not to blow yourself up, period.

[Josh]

Getting an engine swap to fit the stock transaxle is going to take a machined adapter plate which is a small piece of the engine swap puzzle. That design work has already been done for chevy LS engines (see LS swap threads on this board for more details) but as far as I know there hasn't been any 2.3L ecoboost swaps to date. That will mean a lot of measuring, CAD work, and CNC machining. If the engine actually fits in the engine bay without pushing the trans forward then you can reuse the stock trans mounts. But more than likely there will not be room to fit the engine with the transmission in the existing location. You'll also need custom engine mounts, not to mention a NOS fogger system, a T4 turbo, AIC controller, direct port nitrous injection and a stand alone fuel management system. And try not to blow yourself up, period.

Well said.

The adapter and flywheel (assuming you would retain a manual transmission) would be the first major hurdle.

[Michael]

But according to DeLorean fanatics, swapping an engine is as easy as changing wheels. Just in the past month there have been several people who bought a car and ask advice on what engine they should swap in it. I mean all you need is a car, engine, maybe a set of custom motor mounts and an afternoon.

One of you is lying!

[Mark D]

But according to DeLorean fanatics, swapping an engine is as easy as changing wheels. Just in the past month there have been several people who bought a car and ask advice on what engine they should swap in it.
I mean Hey, you just can't climb in the ring with Ali 'cause you think you box.


all you need is a car, engine, maybe a set of custom motor mounts and an afternoon.
Not a bad way to spend $10,000.

[Michael]

Not a bad way to spend $10,000.

So am I worthy?

[Mark D]

So am I worthy?

We don't know yet, but you're in.

(cue dubstep music)

[Josh]

So am I worthy?

I vote we engine swap in the motor from Michael's van into his car, and vice versa. Force him into a corner and make him watch.

[Michael]

I vote we engine swap in the motor from Michael's van into his car, and vice versa. Force him into a corner and make him watch.

Now I'm going to have nightmares.

[Riley88]

I love my prv, no ty.

[Mark D]

I vote we engine swap in the motor from Michael's van into his car, and vice versa. Force him into a corner and make him watch.

It would decimate all, after, he puts about fifteen grand in it or more. And if he has to, overnight parts from Japan.


These are the additions and the basic layout of the car....


http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=63134&d=1585106993



Throw on some KONI adjustables and THIS is what it could look like when it's done.


http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=63135&d=1585107017

[Michael]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:


Man you should be going to MIT or something.

[Mark D]

Yeah, right.

I got that... what's it called? The attention disorder?

[Riley88]

Or ever guy on every youtube comment. "i would buy one and put a wrx motor in it". Ay yes, wrx's the car with the motor that NEVER has issues and doesnt blow seals alot.

[Michael]

Or ever guy on every youtube comment. "i would buy one and put a wrx motor in it". Ay yes, wrx's the car with the motor that NEVER has issues and doesnt blow seals alot.

I can't help but to be skeptical whenever a new owner buys a project and asks "OK what engine should I drop in it?" As if picking out a color to paint the bedroom.

[Hill Valley PD]

Can someone please make a Hellcat DeLorean? Thank you!

[mr_maxime]

Can someone please make a Hellcat DeLorean? Thank you!

That kept running through my mind when I was buying my delorean. I worked at a crash test facility and we had a couple of hellcats that had been rolled over. This was complete fantasy cause I wouldnt have been able to get any of those engines.

Hoonigan posted a video of a hellcat swapped miata https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uluPFWvMis&list=LL8Eh-Cz-bartxOecdG5qcDg&index=103 After watching it, my stupid fantasies for a super fast delorean finally stopped lol. Now i just want to make a "bulletproof", low maintenance car that'll last forever.

[SamHill]

my stupid fantasies for a super fast delorean finally stopped lol. Now i just want to make a "bulletproof", low maintenance car that'll last forever.

Can somebody please make a Toyota Corolla Delorean? Thanks!

[DMCMW Dave]

I can't help but to be skeptical whenever a new owner buys a project and asks "OK what engine should I drop in it?" As if picking out a color to paint the bedroom.

Yeah: "I don't know whether to swap the engine or replace the headliners first. What should I do?" says the guy who bought a car - with no brakes.

[Bitsyncmaster]

Wait till you guys see my next design.:wrenchin:

General Electric T58-GE03 gas turbine engine

[Josh]

Yeah: "I don't know whether to swap the engine or replace the headliners first. What should I do?" says the guy who bought a car - with no brakes.

Josh *LOVES* this comment.

[Josh]

It would decimate all, after, he puts about fifteen grand in it or more. And if he has to, overnight parts from Japan.


These are the additions and the basic layout of the car....


http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=63134&d=1585106993



Throw on some KONI adjustables and THIS is what it could look like when it's done.


http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=63135&d=1585107017

L31, no shit!?

[Mark D]

L31, no shit!?

The extra weight over the rear axle will give him better traction, for the holeshot.

[Josh]

The extra weight over the rear axle will give him better traction, for the holeshot.

there is some truth here. It is hard to spin the tires with all the weight back there.

[Mark D]

there is some truth here. It is hard to spin the tires with all the weight back there.

He needs all the help he can get if he wants to win at Racewars.

[Michael]

You know you still owe me a 10 second car right?

[Mark D]

You know you still owe me a 10 second car right?

We could maybe push your car over the finish line... or tow it.

[Michael]

No faith!

[Mark D]

No faith!

You might have a chance. I hear this fool at race wars is runnin' a honda 2000. If you throw down the pink slip and win, then you and your dad can roll together when he gets outta prison.

[Nicholas R]

Yeah: "I don't know whether to swap the engine or replace the headliners first. What should I do?" says the guy who bought a car - with no brakes.

This is indeed the best comment in this thread because of how painfully accurate it is.

[MrChocky]

This is indeed the best comment in this thread because of how painfully accurate it is.You know, if you aren't stopping in a hurry, at least look good doing it.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

[nullset]

If you're going to do an engine swap, go big or go home.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15361887/how-to-get-a-24-hours-of-lemons-budget-exemption-stuff-a-radial-aircraft-engine-in-a-toyota-mr2/

Also this Jet Powered Beetle - http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com

[Mark D]

This is indeed the best comment in this thread because of how painfully accurate it is.

Man, I photoshopped an engine into Michael's car and found a way to quote the fast and the furious like 11 times, and I still lost to Dave.

But I guess winning is winning, it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile.

[Ron]

​That's NOT what she said!

[Josh]

Man, I photoshopped an engine into Michael's car and found a way to quote the fast and the furious like 11 times, and I still lost to Dave.

But I guess winning is winning, it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile.

Youre still number #1 cheesehead in my heart though.

Boy what a mess this thread is.

[SamHill]

Youre still number #1 cheesehead in my heart though.

Boy what a mess this thread is.

Nobody in this thread owns a Delorean.

[Delorean Industries]

nobody in this thread owns a delorean.

lol

[Michael]

Nobody in this thread owns a Delorean.

We are in Delorean Fanatics and that is just as good.

[Josh]

Nobody in this thread owns a Delorean.

I have a silver Fiero with broken doors.

[Michael]

Man, I photoshopped an engine into Michael's car and found a way to quote the fast and the furious like 11 times, and I still lost to Dave.

But I guess winning is winning, it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile.

Dave knows a few things. One of the things Dave knows is it's not how you stand next to your DeLorean, it's how you deliver fuel to your DeLorean.

You better learn that.

[Timeless]

dave knows a few things. One of the things dave knows is it's not how you stand next to your delorean, it's how you deliver fuel to your delorean.

You better learn that.
monica!!!

[Mark D]

https://tenor.com/8v1P.gif

https://tenor.com/view/noooo-monica-calling-name-calling-monica-gif-14383731

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWJmVAQJK58