I’ve had 31 Mustangs and still own 2 Foxes and I can’t say I’ve ever seen one done like you did yours. Definitely different and interesting concept. Kudos !
Being a manager at an automotive shop, I first remember seing this 4 cyliner engine in the mustang. I told the guys in the shop that this will be the next best engine to swap! That RWD boost!
Very cool swap, I did this back in 2015/16 to my fox with a crate engine from ford motorsport, t5z and a lot of home built parts. Your build is quite a bit cleaner, good call doing the aftermarket k member and trans crossmember, I had lots of fun getting everything to fit with the factory pieces. Words of advice, since I've had mine on the road for nearly 8 years now. Make sure you do lots of sound deadening and vibration damping, these are very buzzy little engines below about 2500 rpm, it will drive you nuts with little rattles and squeaks. Worth doing a catch can system as well, the direct injection doesn't clean the intake valves the same way as older port injection stuff. All in all, great job man! Edit: After seeing your other videos, you dont need any advice from me haha
You are a mad scientist for being a pioneer on this swap. I can't imagine how much harder the swap was just a few years ago. The aftermarket for swapping these has really been picking up recently.
Thanks man, I knew it was possible when I saw the 2.0 to tremec bellhousing in a Quicktime catalog, after that it was a lot of fab work and figuring things out. Never let fear or common sense hold you back!@@stroupperformance9384
May want to look into radium engineering for an upgraded oil baffle plate and as said above catch can catch can catch can. I just bought a focus st with a similar Ford engine and after only 50k miles from the last owner the valve gunk builds clearly visible.
Really cool man, love it...I've always wanted to see a 3.5L Twin Turbo Ecoboost swapped into a mustang, but this is pretty cool. (and that's saying something since the foxbody is my least favorite mustang)
Been into these cars my whole life. I've owned countless different models and styles of fox, and I can say it's hard to be original. It's all been done. Great job keeping different
Unique build! I like how you used a Ford engine and other components to make a zippy little turbo set up. With how nimble the fox body s are I can imagine this will be a fun car.
All parts on the build are off the shelf parts, either from Ford or some other aftermarket manufacturer. The only things that are custom made is the downpipe, drive shaft, and engine mounts. It's definitely a fun car now, just flashed a 400whp tune on it today.
Sick build…. Thanks for sharing… my son is getting his license in Sept 2024 and he is mustang crazy 😂 I’m building a 2.7 ecoboost Ranger Single dab Step Side bed on 2024 Mustang Wheels and Tires…
On top of all that, probably 30mpg, reduced weight 500lbs over a V8 and damn look at all the room in that engine bay to work. Need to rethink the planned Coyote swap for my Capri.
I find it somewhat amusing with so many people asking, “why a 2.0?” Or, “you should have….” Everyone is a critic. If someone doesn’t like what you’ve done, they can move along. We all have various reasons for what we do. For the most part, it comes down to flavor, affordability and being different. Of course most people would opt for a V8. All of my Foxes have all been V8s. My current one is an NA 347 and I love it. But it’s “my” flavor. Now that our channel is building a 406 Clevor, we don’t get many questions as to why, just what heads/intake are we going with. That said, I dig your 2.0 swap. It’s different and it’s what you know. It makes sense. I have a good friend who swapped a 2.0 into his Delorean. His channel used to be riddled with critics on the swap. Now, most people can appreciate why, the amount of time put into it, fabrication, and the learning curve it took to make it work. Keep up the good work. Subbed; I look forward to more on this build.
Its a retro SVO! Get the SVO hood and duct the scoop to the intercooler like the original! That would be rad. I owned an 84 SVO, outran more than a few IROCs and GTs back then running 15psi.
Just found your channel. The downside of the Fox is small wheelwells, and no one makes flares or a complete body kit that looks good. For autocross or racing anything will work but not if aesthetics is high on the list. Thanks for posting.
There are a couple companies that make flares and complete kits now. The new dominator kit is pretty nice, but I like the more factory style body lines of the maier racing kit that I have. They are barely noticeable after being blended in.
Excellent work. I was curious about a swap like this. It could be a real runner! I still love my 5.0 sound, but I wouldn't want to run up on this car on the street! Could be dangerous!
That is such a sick mustang! I rebuild 2.3 using arp studs and brian crower head gaskets. Piper double valve springs It prevents floating valves T4/ T3 turbo Keyed crank
Great job! I’ve got a 2.3 ecoboost with 6 speed in a 66f100 step side. Ford performance stand alone , crown front and rear with Viking coilovers. Dakota dash sitting on staggered 20’s still much to do but look forward to your progress!
@@stroupperformance9384 I’ll do a video as soon as I get it back to my garage, parked it at my buddies where house, finishing up some other projects. I’ll be watching you bro so I’ll let you know when I do
I don't get the hate for the one piece lights. I like both styles. On a heavily modified car like this I think the one pieces fit the aesthetic better. Three piece lights look better on a more original looking fox.
I wanna make one of these with a 2.3. the only thing standing in my way is (well, money), and ca emission laws. I’ve been looking hard into making something like this street legal in ca and to my surprise it is technically possible. You’d think it wouldn’t be, but it is. It has to pass a special inspection from what I’ve been reading and the car has to have a ca emissions engine, a the same wiring harness and ECU, and catalytic converters on. Seems possible but very difficult and expensive to pull off. Might take me a few years to do it :/ But I think if executed right, and everything works as intended, I could make a 300hp turbo fox body with good mpg and power and still have a fun turbo boosted RWD mustang to whip around as a daily, that no one else has anything like. It’s very appealing, I just am not sure if it’s possible…
The 1 piece headlights look better to me even though I know they aren't the real deal.. But just about every Foxbody I see, The headlights don't line up right. My Buddy has a very nice Notchback with a lot of man hours into it and that always bothered me about the front of his car.. And parts for these cars don't exactly fall off of trees these days. These days there are a lot of people doing Foxbody builds looking for parts that aren't made anymore. The next town over there's a Coyote swapped Fox body that is very nice..
@@stroupperformance9384 sweet thanks man! I’ve been looking at the eco swap into my new edge but I’m not sure how much more different/difficult it will be. And maybe a cost break down of the build to get the motor in and running. Thanks again love the build!
U just earned yourself a new subscriber I’m debating on if I wanna do a 2.3 ecoboost swap into a new edge mustang I’m trying to see what the budget could be. I wonder what I would have to swap off the car and what I can use so I could save some money
@@ohh488 I have probably 3k into just the engine swap. That's including all of the electronics and the engine itself. For reference, I got my 2.0 for about $600.
@@stroupperformance9384 that’s actually good the cheapest I can find an ecoboost motor but includes the trans and all wiring harness and stuff is like $3400 thats the best I can find them
Yeah the 2.3s tend to be a lot more, and they are only getting more expensive it seems. Getting one with the trans for $3400 sounds like a decent deal though.
This is an awesome build and i am curious what the weight difference is going to the 2.0. Great power with less weight and awesome suspension, should be a handling monster!
@stroupperformance9384 that thing is going to be a ton of fun at that weight and with the power that you are shooting for, can't wait to see more on this project!
I just bought an 89 vert and am starting to put a 2.0 ecoboost swap into it. Motor will be a 15 escape and an 04 tko i hope. What transmission does the esslinger adapter fit. Also was wondering how much firewall did you have to cut to fit motor. Also motor mounts i saw you built your own do uou have plans for them?
The esslinger adapter converts to a small block ford bellhousing pattern. Anything that would fit behind a small block ford should bolt right up. I didn't have to cut any of the firewall for my set up, but I did hammer the pinch weld flat where the cowl meets the firewall. I can send you the CAD files for my engine mounts. My mounts are specific to the AJE K member though. I believe they use a different mounting position than the stock K member. I can send them via email if you would like though. stroupperformance@gmail.com
In stock form it might look like a bad choice. But the 2.0 actually has a stronger block than the 2.3. Also the price difference is crazy. I got my 2.0 for around $600, most used 2.3s go for 4-5 times that amount.
So far I have around 20k in the build. But that includes everything. Last year this car was just a shell, I built it from the ground up with all new parts. All the suspension, fuel system, brakes, engine and trans have been replaced, and I have done quite a bit of interior mods as well.
Why did you decide to do the 4 instead of the 3.5 v6 tt in the Taurus SHO? Base engine and tune would have put you at 465hp and 485tq. Or is it not convertible? Just seems like you’d hit your HP goals with a reliable engine a lot easier.
Mostly due to packaging and price. A twin turbo V6 is a lot heavier and wider than the 2.0. The 3.5 is also quite a bit more expensive. I don't think the 3.5 is a bad choice, I just prefer the 2.0.
I had my driveshaft shortened by a few inches, and swapped from the stock front yoke to one for a TKX. Depending on your choice of transmission and engine mounts, your driveshaft length will differ slightly.
That engine has a lot of problems with head gasket water intrusion! I do like the engine,and it seems in the end they corrected the issue with the hole in between the bores,however,you’ve got a 15’ model! The output for the displacement it’s really good,but not reliable at all!
That is not an issue with this engine as it is an earlier single scroll engine with the closed deck block. It is not the later twin scroll open deck block. These engines are very reliable, even when pushed to twice the factory rate power.
@@stroupperformance9384 they redesigned some stuff for the 17’ models such as twin scroll turbo and compression ratio,but,the block it’s the same. The closed deck was on N/A Focus (completely different animal).
I have built quite a few of these engines, and can confirm, all engines with the single scroll turbo are closed deck, just like the Focus ST. Check out my Ecoboost 102 video, I show one of my old blocks that failed due to a stuck injector.
@@stroupperformance9384 seems that you’re right… I’m glad to admit that I was mistaken,sense I own a 13’ Escape 2.0. I guess I’ll be holding on to it for a little while longer!
I used an ANT Steering Electronics harness, I originally used their ECU as well but it was unable to be tuned with HP Tuners. The engine harness is a stock Focus ST harness.
That doesn't seem to be as much of an issue with this gen engine. The later gen open deck blocks are much worse. I would not recommend anyone swap one of those in, or even purchase a car with one.
I actually have a bit of experience with those, I swapped one into my Mustang II like 10 years ago. Those things are bullet proof, but are getting harder and harder to find. Shouldn't be too hard of a swap though, as the Foxbodys came from the factory with the Lima engines, and the new edge is not much different.
A variety of reasons, cost, packaging, and my experience. The 2.0 in this car was ~$600, it fits very well with tons of room to work around, and I have a lot of experience building and modifying the 2.0.
@@stroupperformance9384 I have a 90 hatch. Was originally putting in a 351w. Then I found the diesel pump UK channel. I want to build it as an endurance race car.
@@mosesandres3385 it's pretty good for the price. The fitment was great, but there is some pretty obvious mold defects around the hood scoop. It'll require a little bit of body work.
LKQ is the best source that I have found. Check my Ecoboost swap 101 video, I list out the year, make and models that you can get the 2.0 Ecoboost from.
Dude. You are bad azsz!!! Its rare a YTber is so clear and explains his build so well. I have many questions, but here is my main one. Would you consider this a budget swap? I mean 450whp isnt bad at all for a stock 4cyl block. *You earned a sub btw. Looking forward to street pulls and maybe some Mexico action.
It can definitely be a budget swap, I spent more money in quite a few places that you really don't have to. I'd say this swap could definitely be done for like 3-4k with all new parts other than the engine. Making 400-450whp out of one is probably another $2500, again with all new parts off the shelf. It definitely could be done cheaper if you shop around for used parts.
@@eddiegarcia2953 yes sir. Same specs for wheels and tires on all four. Just as an FYI, the rear is a SN95 8.8 so it is slightly wider than the fox. Same with the front spindles they are from a 94-95 mustang. And 1.5" spacers on all four corners as well.
Cool build. Build it how you want and have fun with it. That’s the whole point. Fellow mustang dude. I have a few. Enjoy. Mustangs are the best to do anything you want with them.
I wanted to do something a bit different and I wanted the car to be as light as I could comfortably make it. As the car is right now, it weighs just under 2700lbs. By spring it should hopefully make ~400hp, which is plenty for me.
@@stroupperformance9384 I didn't know you could get that kind of power honestly, I'm just a die hard 3.5 guy, I'm sure a 3.5 would have tons of issues trying to shoehorn inside the engine bay, but I am interested to know the weight difference from a 2.7 to a 3.5
Trying to wrap my mind around "knockoff desh" its like a double negative, maybe thats a legit Canadian thing idk but desh isnt legit in the southern U.S.
I am probably pronouncing the company's name wrong. The original maker of that style bumper was DECH. The ones on my car are reproductions from a different company.
The 2.3 blocks are weaker than the 2.0 blocks. If I put a 2.3 in, I would eventually have to swap everything over to a 2.0 block. There is still an opportunity to stroke the 2.0 out to 2.3 in the future.
In stock form, this engine makes just as much power as a stock pushrod 5.0 and it has just as much power potential. I get that it's not for everyone though.
