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Title: Simple Question engine swap
Post by: Allen D. Hoffmann on February 13, 2019, 10:41:30 PM

Has anyone swapped an Eco boost 2.3 liter 4 Cly into an early model Pinto. Aside from motor mounts does the oil pan clear the cross member

Title: Re: Simple Question engine swap
Post by: pinto_one on February 14, 2019, 12:26:35 PM

someone was going to do this , he has a facebook page on the progress , one plus he has a working electric power stearing set up , great idea ,, the name of his page is  , Project Milk Run ,

Title: Re: Simple Question engine swap
Post by: dga57 on February 14, 2019, 11:47:52 PM

Having had a 2.3 Ecoboost in a 2015 Mustang for a couple of years, I will say that would be a heck of a power plant for a Pinto.  Good luck!


Dwayne :)

Title: Re: Simple Question engine swap
Post by: 65ShelbyClone on March 02, 2019, 01:09:43 PM

The ECUs for them are so highly integrated into the original car's electronic systems that you'll need the standalone control pack from Ford Racing. Luckily they're quite affordable at just $2,000. [/sarcasm] They are also drive-by-wire and the rest of the driveline, brakes, and tires will need attention with ~300ft-lbs on tap. Just something to think about.