Ford Fusion Swapped Miata Review! A Surprisingly Interesting Roadster

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Just when I thought I had done a video on every engine swapped Mazda Miata in existence, there's always ONE MORE! Today we hop in this Mazda NC Miata with a Ford Fusion engine swap! This motor was also found in cars such as the Mazda 6 - so it stays in the FoMoCo family! We compare and constrast the other popular engine swaps but most importantly talk about the insanely low budget and cost it is to do this. Let's for for a drive and talk about it!
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@ThatDudeinBlue 2 года назад

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@Dudeman9339 2 года назад

You couldnt put this rad lads YT channel link in a pinned comment or the description?

@viktorbryce951 2 года назад

How’s your girl’s Miata project progressing? Been months in the making since heard updates on the progress. Knew a ton of parts were on delay or back-order because of supply-chain disruptions. As cool as it is seeing you drive an give takes on other folks project cars do still love your projects as well. Thanks for always keeping it real & honest David

@gmaulpker4765 2 года назад

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@rahko3736 2 года назад

@@Dudeman9339 glad i'm not the only one who noticed but i don't think it's wrong, since this was big publicity anyway. He was basically a 1.2mil ad. Still gonna go check the guy out though, and for those that want to too, ShiftyIntentions is the guy.

@hackneybenjii43 2 года назад

For many NC owners who want more power, this is the ideal swap. The 2.5L should have come with the NC, but alas, it was not to be. This is a relatively cheap swap and the best band for buck swap in a miata in most NCs opinions. Thanks for reviewing it TDIB!

@magicwaffl3z 2 года назад

Yep

@nidiahk 2 года назад

As its a Japanese brand I'm guessing the 2.0L was used to lower the taxes by a lot in Japan, bit in NA the 2.5 should have been included for sure

@limesta 2 года назад

mazdaspeed owners have been doing this swap with the high comp DI heads for years, just a reliable setup

@sevenmileshome 2 года назад

Whelp, there goes the prices on the 2.5s.......

@hackneybenjii43 2 года назад

@@sevenmileshome I know. Happens every time. But 2.5s are readily available. And there are more motor swaps than the 2.5. This is just the easiest/cheapest swap for this platform.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

For those curious I’ll post a basic mod list here in the comments: -Mazda/Ford 2.5L -Esslinger Stage 2 Cams -MazdaSpeed3 Valve Springs -Balance Shaft Delete -Chicara Oil Pan Baffle -Roadstersport 1.8 Big Header -Racing Beat Race Midpipe -Custom Vibrant “Ultra Quiet” Axle-back -Megan Racing 4” blast tip -Replica AEM CAI -Enkei Compe 16x7 Wheels -Falken RT660 Tires (225/50/16) -Ebay Special Coilovers (I know…I Know) -RX8 Swaybars Front and rear -Powerstop “Trackday Spec” brake kit -Stainless brained front brake lines -Hard Dog rollbar -OMP Champ-R drivers seat -Racequip passenger seat -Crow harnesses -Exedy race clutch -stiff engine mounts -5 speed swap (originally a 6 speed car) -Gracing Shifter -APR GTC300 Wing -Racebred Components front Splitter -Custom Panda livery with Tofu Shop decals from SpinnyWhoosh graphics On 91 octane it makes 201WHP and 192WTQ on a Dynojet dyno. OEM ecu custom tuned by my good friend Cameron. *edit* I totally forgot to clean under the hood and it is embarrassing. Roughly a month prior I slid into the mud at a drift event. I was so worried about the exterior of the car for this video that I forgot to even look under the hood 🤦‍♂️

@zakvilanilam3388 2 года назад

Why did you swap it for a 5-speed?

@cooper1520 2 года назад

@@zakvilanilam3388 longer gears

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

@@zakvilanilam3388 I preferred the gearing on track. Seemed to be in a lot of situations with the 2.0L where I would need to either ride limiter for awkwardly long or shift up before immediately shifting down again while running the 6 speed. With the extra mid range torque of this motor and a longer third gear I basically never have that issue anymore. Plus 5 speeds are a lot cheaper. I can get replacements for around $250-$300 versus $600+ for the 6MT

@zakvilanilam3388 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions Got it, thanks. Cool car you've built.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

@@zakvilanilam3388 thanks man, I had a lot of help though!

@rickybrown7250 2 года назад

Yep, the 2.5 is honestly the engine that should have come in the NC! What's nice about this swap is that the engine is only weighs 12 lbs more than the stock 2 ltr. As a result your front and rear weight is still close to that 50/50 ratio that makes the Miata such a great handling car and the torque that it so desperately needed. I did the 2.5 ltr swap about 2 years ago and also had a turbo installed at the same time by Dynotronics and have not regretted doing it. The car has the acceleration that I love as well as the handling that I originally bought the car for. Would highly recommend it. If your ever back down here in Louisiana, I would be more than happy to let you try it out.!

@Duckswag87 2 года назад

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@Shadowband72 2 года назад

Fun fact the all aluminum LS engine out of a Corvette is also pretty much the same weight as the dinky little four-cylinder in the Miata . And in a vehicle that small it could probably get better than the 27 miles per gallon highway that the Corvette gets .

@tommybobommy9208 2 года назад

@@Shadowband72 not to knock your idea because it’s actually sick that a v8 can weight that little but I think one issue with that might be fitting it all in the little car and making sure the engine placement is properly placed relative the the axles and what not to keep the handling there. Basically all thought it’s similar weight and all, where you put the weight is important too but at the same time if you could get it in there right it would be cool for sure

@Shadowband72 2 года назад

@@tommybobommy9208 It actually sits lower because it's a single in block cam engine , it's not any longer than a inline 4 . And there are companies that specialize in doing that exact swap . Taylor Rey has won more than a few drift comps in his LS Miata . Personally I would prefer to just have the Corvette in the first place , I can fit in that car .

@tommybobommy9208 2 года назад

@@Shadowband72 lol plus I think we’d all prefer to see a vette over the Miata, but I didn’t know all that, I appreciate you sharing, it’s a wild car world where you can just buy all these kits for putting something like that into such a small car and if you can do it without tons of fab work that’s even cooler which you probably can since you said there’s companies/individuals who specialize in the specific swap/ similar ones. Cars are fun🙂

@strang1124 2 месяца назад

The GM 4.3 lv3 v6 is an Lt1 LS with 2 cylinders nocked off. It is also 100lbs lighter than an LS & will work perfectly with all LS kits. 290hp, 300lb ft stock.

@timothydraper3687 2 месяца назад

Good to know.

@DDRPriest 2 года назад

I've always loved the NC. It was born during a recession. It was the best Mazda could do with existing parts on the shelf and they did a bang up job. Glad I have my 2014 Club. I have no plans to get rid of it. Hoping to do this swap sometime down the road.

@air-headedaviator1805 2 года назад

When I read Ford Fusion swap I was first thinking the twin turbo 2.7 V6 engine from the Ford Fusion Sport. This is perhaps the most respectable, tame swap imaginable. Imo the size of engine that should be in a Miata

@ericd1632 2 года назад

I thought the same thing. That would have been killer

@niceboi6364 2 года назад

You could as well go for a V6 Jaguar swap to later supercharge it.

@toxicmasculinity7870 2 года назад

@@niceboi6364 Really? O_o

@kennethelliott5985 2 года назад

@@niceboi6364 why, when you can take the 2.5 MZR and supercharge that for cheaper and have similar power and still run on 87 octane

@402SHO 2 года назад

You wanna use the 3.0tt. EDIT: why? It’s already a motor setup to be longitudal. The 2.7 is a transverse motor. The 3.0tt OEM turbos are better and can hold way more power. The 3.0 also mild bolt on makes way way more then a fully bolt on 2.7

@Mjlcarguy456 2 года назад

My Ford Fusion has this engine. I love it! It’s not very fast in the fusion but it’s a great solid motor. Have had zero issues so far!

@TrackMouse34 2 года назад

Love my track NC even with the 2.0L. My plan was to run that engine till it died and replace with the 2.5L. I thought I was happy with the 2.0L and then I blew it up at Road America in May and forced my hand early. Two weeks from blown 2.0L to a completed 2.5L Hybrid swap. I’m so glad it happened, the car is perfect this way 170whp 180wtq.

@jeredslaymaker6956 Год назад

So glad you mentioned the initial D exterior. I was waiting

@domteewhy52 2 года назад

This guy is the reason I pulled the trigger on my NC. Answered a few questions and gave me a few guiding points . Cheers to an incredible view and great driving review🍻

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Am I really!? Glad I could help buddy!

@kartaku132 2 года назад

This is the engine I'm currently trying to get my hands on to swap into my focus because it's actually even easier to swap one of these into a first gen focus then it is to a Miata

@SomeOne_86 2 года назад

First gen focus with this would be super fun lol, I'd recommend getting a limited slip diff tho, without it you'll spin a lot in 1st gear. Great idea, I hope it works out for you!

@kartaku132 2 года назад

@@SomeOne_86 I plan on it down the road but an LSD is a big expense right now considering I'm pretty sure for a good one I'm looking at $1,000 plus I'd have to get a transmission shop to install it cuz I ain't about to tear down a transmission and risk f****** up putting it back together and that probably ain't cheap

@robreeto 2 года назад

@@kartaku132 I paid $900 for a 2.0 ecoboost out of a ford escape for my focus ST, you ever thought about that motor?

@NathanaelNaused 2 года назад

@@robreeto A cool swap but a lot more work

@kartaku132 2 года назад

@@robreeto oh I have quite a bit actually but I don't have the time nor the money to figure out how to get an EcoBoost to run in my car

@gaming4christ_1 2 года назад

I've had an NC Miata since January as my first car, and it's been fantastic. I actually plan on doing the exact same engine swap because of it's tuning potential, and the fact that my stock 2.0 has high miles. I can't recommend this platform enough as it's arguably the best Miata platform.

@mikhailshaw7030 2 года назад

the only issue I've had with my NC is relative lack of aftermarket support compared to na/nb miatas, but that doesn't bother me because I don't plan on insane modifications

@4cyl 2 года назад

U might aswell put a vvt1.8 and turbo it with a built bottom

@PhilippeLetangPoirier 2 года назад

Did it on my Mazda 3 ,went from 2l to 2.5l but kept the same ecu with the tune I had programed on the dyno but for the 2L ,kept the intake and exhaust the same . Was fun could hit near 7k rpm with the 2.5 who I think is limited to 6.5k or sum usually since I was running the ECU from the 2L . Gas mileage was bad

@MrMahad105 2 года назад

You're correct. I drive a Fusion with the motor and redline on the speedo is right at 6500 with an extension(I'm assuming for fuel cut-off purposes) at 7K

@CarlosRivera-lv3uc 2 года назад

Im a MK 2 Focus owner and want to get the 2.5 as well. In our Transit @ our warehouse, redline is over 8, so I think with good tuning and possibly valves/retainers you should be able to 8k+

@gaydes1012 2 года назад

people will do anything to these cars except leave them stock, it's amazing!

@4EyeFoxbody 2 года назад

Clowns

@randyjr3479 2 года назад

Most car guys don't buy stock cars and say this the best it can be also after living next to a Ford engineer, he once said most of the cars we get have to pass through so many people and are so neutered by the time we get them from what they started with . Like the gt500 before the other Ford higher ups and people who look to see hwo it could be made cheaper , and be under warranty had 850hp

@tony_5156 2 года назад

Because stock is just not enough If you want a car to be stock go buy a Ferrari they hate people customizing their cars so much they will sue you

@brandonbman5921 2 года назад

Think of it as having aged from “car” into a “platform”. Lol 😂😂

@302justinh 2 года назад

@@randyjr3479 what like federal emissions laws n standards☠️

@higherwrldsprodction2955 2 года назад

I did this swap in my mzr3. Not too much more power but fmdefinitely noticable especially with some high flow header and decent suspension. The 2.5L revs awesome. Gets up there pretty quick. Fun slow cars

@TEEGEHubnut1 2 года назад

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@anesvick 2 года назад

I've had my NC for almost 10 years, and this swap is going to happen one these days. It really is an underrated car, especially if you just do some basic suspension upgrades.

@JoshuaJayMyers 2 года назад

As some who drives a Ford Fusion this is cool as helllll. My Fusion is from 2008 and has the NA V6 duratec 30 motor, I love it but man does this sound good 8:19 😍

@Eli-Channn 2 года назад

My 06 Five Hundred has the Duratec 30. Great motor.

@kylechubb8543 2 года назад

My 06 Mazda 6 has the duratec 30 as well and I was hoping it would be that engine in this car by the title😂

@solocamo3654 2 года назад

Not typically a fan of the NC but this is making me appreciate them more. Though the ND is a step up in all ways (gf has an ND2 and it's a go kart) these are a lot more affordable.

@James-nx1eb 2 года назад

except for the trans, they love to blow up on the nd's

@particleinthewave8378 Год назад

The Targa top on the RF is absolutely not a step up over the NC and most guys will tell you the NC has less body roll than the ND

@solocamo3654 Год назад

@@particleinthewave8378 Slight body roll can easily be fixed (the body roll statement is overblown) curb weight differences cannot if you want to use it on the street.

@KB-bh9hp 2 года назад

Good choice, I've heard the 2.5 is extremely durable, both in hybrid form like the maverick has, or gas only.

@TEEGEHubnut1 2 года назад

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@bmanjohnson51 2 года назад

I got an ex-stance NC on a trade that I turned into a super budget track car and it did waaayyyy better than I expected. I sold it a few weeks ago because I got my turbo NA running, but I want a better NC chassis to build right (half the underbraces were ripped off from it being slammed😓)

@TheOrderOfN 2 года назад

Just get an rx8 they cheaper than these now.

@Perry.... 2 года назад

@@TheOrderOfN Yea but.. RX8 🤮

@gmaulpker4765 2 года назад

@@TheOrderOfN Rx8 is like 40,000 New Zealand dollars here and more here than Japan. Amazing chassis though

@gmaulpker4765 2 года назад

@@Perry.... What wrong with them? They look sexy as fuck with minimal body work

@themadscientest Год назад

I prefer the "talk with the owner" videos, your ability to interview and drive at the same time along with the feeling of "just going for a drive with a friend" going on makes it.

@ThatOneGuyWithAReallyLongName. 2 года назад

I've seen this guy mobbing out near North Liberty, IA! I recognize that license plate from anywhere hahaha. What a small world.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Dude small world! I try to not drive like a total jackass around town anymore though. 🤦‍♂️

@Mx5modified 2 года назад

I have the 2.5L swap in mine. A company in the uk import them from Japan they come from the Mazda Atenza (Mazda6). Worth the upgrade I’m making 197bhp and 175ft-lb.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Pretty strong numbers man!

@3kingz961 2 года назад

I had a swapped mazda 3 with a fusion engine. Ran like a top and for me it was drop and plug in

@Deadasszilaa 2 года назад

i love the sound of that integra in your intro

@vtgvideos955 2 года назад

I know its not the most popular year but I love that year of the mazda miata

@massaj88 2 года назад

I have an 04 NB stock aside from suspension and clutch, 5 speed and I cannot let it go. I love love love LOVE it. Miata is just the most fun you can have for the buck.

@gloogur36 2 года назад

My brother did the Fusion swap and added a turbo kit on his NC. Such a blast to drive at about 300whp right now.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Turbo 2.5L cars make some serious power dude.

@Syscrush Год назад

Holy shit. You made me love an NC. This livery, stance, and body mods really, really elevate the looks of the car. Great work.

@Nordikbass 2 года назад

That generation engine was used in Mazda 3, 5, 6. Ford Duratec/Mazda L 2.0, 2.3, 2.5 4 cylinder engines. That engine is the same one in my ‘12 Mazda 5.

@MrKieriosity 2 года назад

This is actually a very pretty car and I love the swap choice. Sounds like great bang for the buck imo. Thanks for the great video!

@TEEGEHubnut1 2 года назад

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@just_voices91 2 года назад

The RU-vid channel cars and cameras Miata had a ford motor put in his Miata years ago

@meanman6992 2 года назад

Thanks for posting this! I have been wanting a Miata since I sold my DSM. An affordable swap that’s easy would make the cars a lot more fun. And I got a decent sized family and money don’t grow on trees, so….. that’s right up my ally!

@Frank8The7Tank 2 года назад

I had this engine in my old Mazda 3 and loved it.

@MyGamesHUN 2 года назад

These are very popular swaps over in europe for the Fiesta ST's as well since its just a bigger displacement Duratec engine same as the NC they are lovely!

@kennethelliott5985 2 года назад

THE D25/MZR is a very stout motor and parts for that motor is plentiful. Esslinger, cosworth, mountune, jbr, sbd to name a few

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@dammyo6010 2 года назад

Ditch the wing in the exhaust, and I actually think that is a really sweet Miata. But it's not my car so as long as the owner likes it, more power to him. I really like the swap.

@LOWK3YMX5 2 года назад

It’s a nine lives racing wing developed specifically for this car and is 100% functional on track. He has it paired up with the front splitter to complete the package

@wingman703 2 года назад

@@LOWK3YMX5 my dude that is a generic APR wing. Nowhere close to a 9LR wing in terms of performance.

@J.Mingsy92 2 года назад

They talked over each other a handful of times and interrupted each other quite a few times when one of them would begin to talk lol. All good tho, great conversation, video. Dope Miata!!!

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

I was definitely a little too talkative 😂. I was just really excited. David is a super cool dude and it was a lot of fun.

@americansmark 2 месяца назад

The Duratec 25/30 V6 ar also good options for cheaper swaps. The aftermarket support was good and aside from having to swap to a dry dump oil pump to mount it longitudinally (most were transverse), they were easy to work with. The Duratec 25 was alright, but they produced a version for the Contour SVT that had Cosworth cams, a polished intake manifold, and a larger throttle body. The 3.0L was best if you got one without VVT, as the heads are insanely expensive. You can swap in the Cosworth cams from the 2.5 and get better intake duration. I was an early part of Mazda's 6Crew forums and helped do the write-up for both a big single turbo and a supercharged swap. Loved that engine.

@benjaminkamben4908 2 года назад

So, I know little to nothing about the Miata platform, but I would love to see two engine swaps on this channel in the future. A 3.7L V6 NA and a supercharged Jaguar straight 6.

@derrickdiesel2469 2 года назад

This just made my day! I have this exact car livery in forza on my NC miata.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

I actually designed the livery using Forza Motorsport 7 and showed a wrap shop screenshots from the game 😂

@Theonixco 2 года назад

That 2.5 can be swapped fairly easily to BK Mazda 3's for anyone looking for an upgrade with their 2.3's or 2.0's.

@GPMAX01 2 года назад

Any videos or links on this?

@tomc8854 6 месяцев назад

Really smart original idea! Also that’s a great paint/ stripe design for a NC , makes the nose look a lot less silly .

@hoodieman4393 2 года назад

had an 08 mazda 3 with the 2.3 sounds the exact same. brings back memories

@bendooley550 2 года назад

Dude has taylor ray vibes to him all day. Nasal voice, beard, humble, intelligent. You may have a sub.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

I really appreciate the compliment. Taylor Ray is a super cool dude! Honestly man I have had a hard time keeping up with RU-vid and have been thinking about just letting go of the channel entirely. I should probably try to work a little harder on uploads though. Thanks for watching the video!

@paulhughes3961 Месяц назад

I'm a NC owner and I think it's the best Miata so far. I haven't driven a ND yet so I'm not sure about them . But that car is so cool and very loud.

@ThatDudeinBlue 2 года назад

What would be the weirdest Miata swap ever?

@Rigby606 2 года назад

Tdi Boxer swapped NB would be wild

@iraqifoodcart8447 2 года назад

The weirdest swap ever would be a Volvo 2.5 turbo Edit: I looked it up and more than a couple people have Volvo swapped a miata

@zelda7ase 2 года назад

RT-flex96C swap

@xray12345678 2 года назад

Drive the 4bt swapped Miata if it’s still around.

@NGR101. 2 года назад

Twin turbo VQ35 HR would go hard

@ColoredinLight 2 года назад

2.5 NC Miatas are just so fun. 😁

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Pshhh like you’d even know 😂😂

@nah3193 2 года назад

This isn't even weird it's basically an OEM swap

@deondrejones3399 2 года назад

makes sense. mazda designed motor

@aaronmcconkey1062 2 года назад

@@deondrejones3399 no its not.

@deondrejones3399 2 года назад

yes it is. duratec is just a rebadge mazda L motor. learn you something

@nandernugget 2 года назад

@@aaronmcconkey1062 it essentially is, at most there’s some small liberties and changes Ford did themselves but the design is still Mazdas, you could make a better argument for the ecoboost since it’s even further away and has a different head design but all started life in the heads of Mazda designers

@tommygtr3571 2 года назад

Awesome! Falling in love with this generation Miata.

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@chuckchuck4016 2 года назад

always wanted to see someone put a ford 2.3 ecoboost in one of these

@Jarmezrocks 2 года назад

Yes! Ecoboost blocks are also CGI (compacted graphite iron) and designed to handle big boost

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

@@Jarmezrocks the 2.3Ls really seem to blow up a lot with higher boost though. I think I’d rather have a port-injected motor for boost.

@jordank.4606 Год назад

I got a fusion with a 2.5 and 132k plus miles still runs great.

@RicheyBLS 2 года назад

Cool car. I'd love to see you review a J swapped Miata.

@rcmakingtracks18 4 месяца назад

Brilliant, I love my nc... liked and subscribed. John

@38tech 2 года назад

I have an nb2 and I love my interior. Lol A guy in our local group has the 2.5 swap with a fab9 turbo on it. It's rowdy for sure!!!

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@Sleepyydot 2 года назад

the duralast 23 was a collab engine with mazda and ford, the fusion engine shares almost the same block design with the mzr disi found in the mazdaspeed3/6

@LOWK3YMX5 2 года назад

Yup and when people pop their 2.3s they are now just tossing the disi head on a 2.5 bottom end and dropping it back in. These motors are dirt cheap and extremely plentiful

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

My car is actually running OEM MazdaSpeed3 valve springs haha

@kobra289 2 года назад

Currently swapping a 2.5 bottom end into my 08 Mazdaspeed 3. Thinking port injection add on, as well as water methanol injection. Then big turbo.

@derekcyr9991 2 года назад

Why not do the 2.3L Ecoboost? I know it's a taller block and of course the turbo takes up room but they got to be available and the later ones in the mustang are 300hp just a suggestion

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

A few reasons. 1) it would be a lot more intensive swap (electronics, Aftermarket ECU, engine mounting, plumbing, etc.) 2) it would be a lot more expensive. 2.3T Ecoboosts routinely sell used for $2500-$3500. The 2.5L in my car was plucked from a junkyard for $300 lol. 3) you can make just as much or more power from a 2.5L with a basic turbo kit for the same as it would cost just to buy the ecoboost engine itself. Extra 4th reason: I also just don’t want this car to be turbocharged. I like fun reliable power and naturally aspirated response. This thing is exactly what I wanted it to be 🙂

@Dr_Reason 2 месяца назад

My brother has the 4 valve 2.5 with 5 speed auto in a Ranger short bed. It has really good power. Should be great on a Miata.

@JonLevel2 2 месяца назад

The 2.7 from the fusion sport would’ve been crazy too. FBO with MKZ turbo you’re making 500. Front mount and 93 tune will put you around 410 wheeel.

@pastedtomato 2 года назад

The 2.5 Ford Duratec/Mazda L series is such an underappreciated engine IMO; cheap, lightweight, manual transmissions are everywhere (both FWD and RWD), people are making 400 WHP with just a turbo, head gasket and head studs.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Agreed

@dripperformanceandlighting5459 2 года назад

That actually sounds good

@nootology 2 года назад

A lot of California NC drivers do this swap cause it's so easy to fool the Smog guy lol

@chrishernandez2490 2 года назад

Its getting harder and harder to do so. If there's even a custom tune on your car, you'll technically "pass". The thing that sucks is that it'll throw a red flag for your car in the system, so the next time smog comes around, you'll automatically be state ref'd. It happened to me with an 01 cobra I had.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

This is some genius level thinking haha. 50whp with the factory cat still on the cat!

@schit4brainz 2 года назад

As a NC owner I can say the aftermarket is in fact not endless.

@brianhoyt358 2 года назад

Another 2.5 NC owner here. I feel your pain bud. We have a very small aftermarket for our specific chassis. It's stupid

@LOWK3YMX5 2 года назад

Agreed! But it’s getting better. The more people build and race them on track the more this chassis will get support from vendors and manufacturers

@vailosquiet8678 2 года назад

Ive had a chance to drive a very very similar setup. And yes i very much agree that the 2.5 shouldve come stock

@IronicTonic8 Год назад

NC's are great, I've had a chance to drive a few and they're always a blast, even in stock form. Though they do beg for moar power.

@SuperHbkforever 2 года назад

Cut off counter! Where David cuts his guest off! 1) 3:45 2) 4:08 3) 5:53 4) 7:10 5) 7:32 6) 8:35 (although not that bad) 7) 9:25 (c'mon man, let him finish talking before you start your thought!) There were a few others later on, but they weren't actually that bad...I really liked this guy! He was a great interview and a really awesome car guy! Great job on the Miata

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

To be fair I am pretty sure I cut him off quite a few times too, and I went there to have him talk about the car…not me 😂. I think I’m just more of a talker than some of the other owners who ride along with him.

@SuperHbkforever 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions that's what I liked so much about you. You gave it right back to him. I know if I were in the car with him and he did that I would probably have to say something

@SuperHbkforever 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions a lot of his other guests don't actually get to finish their thoughts and it bothers me because I want to hear what they have to say but they rarely get the chance

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

@@SuperHbkforever I get that. It’s a hard situation to navigate frankly because people come to watch David’s opinion/review of the car, but if everyone is able to talk a lot then the video will just end up being too long/rambly and won’t retain an audience well. I think David let me talk far more than I even expected (maybe more than he even got to talk frankly). It was a great experience and I really enjoyed it! I am flattered that you actually wanted me to talk more tbh 😂

@SuperHbkforever 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions no on knows a car better than the one who owns it (unless it's DDE ;P) your information about the car is more valuable than David's in this case

@androiduberalles 2 года назад

I'd be interested to see a Toyota 2AR-FXE, sort of like what tall Ben is doing on Gears and Gasoline.

@imacahguy 2 года назад

YES

@SomeOne_86 2 года назад

Why would you use an FXE? That's the atkinson cycle version for hybrids. Genuinely asking

@imacahguy 2 года назад

@@SomeOne_86 because something about power. Youll have to go watch the video.

@bratishka93 2 года назад

Go watch frankenstein Motor works,he is doing alot of 2arfxe things

@qvarcos 2 года назад

imo that orage-ish interior looks classy

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

It’s not like “awful” I just think it was odd to go with an orange rather than real tan. And it definitely doesn’t go with the theme of my car anymore haha. But 🤷🏻‍♂️

@ChrisRobato 5 месяцев назад

Ford Duratec fours were based licensed Mazda L series blocks, and its a Mazda L series thats originally on the NC. So no surprise it fits like a glove.

@rookietoprobuildz 2 года назад

Interesting build 🛠

@cameronturnbow8004 2 года назад

Ok but what about the 3.0L V6 that went into the Mazda6/Ford Fusion?

@scho45 2 года назад

Or the TT from the fusion sport. Might not fit, but it would be cool to see someone try.

@Sliceandpoke 2 года назад

I wanna try to swap a 3.0 in a miata. Good sounding motors with decent power

@Fast4.6 2 года назад

2.3 t

@Assasinnationtv 2 года назад

My buddy had a na that was klze 2.5l v6 swapped from a Ford probe years ago and that thing would get it!

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@kingggma 2 года назад

When he said it made him feel like need for speed too we all understood that one. homie made his car irl. legend of a game fr

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

I knew some people would get that. NFSU series was killer!

@P71ScrewHead 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions I too have the game still, great game 🎮 I love it, fastest car I have there is the 240 or is the the 280sx, 8 sec monster.. I'm a v8 guy tho..lol

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

@@P71ScrewHead my car lopes a little like a V8 at idle…does that count? 😂

@P71ScrewHead 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions I approve 👌..lol I have brothers who love the 4cy engines, (I don't get why, or I guess I do, as they explain it to me) as a car guy I can understand n don't like to talk down bcuz I'm a 4.6L 2v guy n ppl in the v8 world like to say "why the hell would you spend money on it??!!" I build tho what I have n what I like so in that sense I understand.. Diversity is kool.. Crazy how the 240/280sx is super fast in NFSU2..lol

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

@@P71ScrewHead I just recently drove a 4.6L S197 actually. Really really liked that car. Felt neutral, sounded great, and actually felt a lot better in a corner than I expected. Felt about as fast in a straight line as my 2.5L Miata, which I think is a really fun power level on the street. The shifter and clutch on that car were mega stiff lol. Really felt like a “mans” car.

@lilman227 2 года назад

I know of an amazing 2.4l 4 cylinder engine to swap in here, but no one would believe me if I said it. One of these days, I’ll spill the beans!

@Dr.Duck22 2 года назад

Is that referencing the 2.0 head on a 2.5 block? (Or something along those lines). iirc esslinger and a couple others make the custom rods and pistons

@RoxanneBarbelo 2 года назад

This is really cool! If my 2002 SE engine dies I'm doing that swap

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@rb26dett400r Год назад

I was going to put my 99 TL j32a1 into my 2007 ranger years ago but didn’t have the funds or space to do so. I love the j series

@R3AL-AIM 2 года назад

Sounds pretty good tbh

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@teaganwindago3132 2 года назад

This is a very unique motor swap. I think a single turbo with intercooler would make your car SCREAM!!!!!! I'm looking for my 3rd motor for my 95 Nissan 200SX 1.6 L. With an upgraded 6 speed manual and conversion to at least rear wheel drive. All wheel would be great. I know frown driving 2 Altima's that there fast. Add mods and OMG! But I lack the funds right now and a few health problems have me grounded. I'll never give up on the car. Currently I'm more focused on surviving WW3! But videos like this inspire me do at least something to the car. The wide body kit I put on it is very fragile and needs constant touch ups. So it's been in primer for 15+ years. I have a lot of work to do. I just can't go out and have my ticker time out. That would suck! I'm subbed and will be looking for future videos about this car along with upgrades!!!!!

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Turbo setups are pretty dang fast on these cars. 400+whp feels like a rocket ship in a Miata. I don’t want the added reliability concerns of a turbo setup though.

@N3rdburgring 2 года назад

The NC is finally getting some love in the car world and it’s about damn time 😤 I grew up with NAs and NBs but apples to apples the NC is just such a leap forward aside from the very subjective aesthetics

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@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

100% dude.

@dielaughing73 Год назад

Couldn't agree more. Lucky I got mine before they really catch on

@アニメ大好き-f8v 2 года назад

This is funny because I was doing research for the 2.5 right now this week I'm doing same engine in my nc micro blew up and this was the cheapest option too

@Ejiokpa16 2 года назад

This NC’s sound reminds me of my FBO 2.5 swapped first gen Mazda3. Such a great engine. NA or boost!

@MaxMarcotics 2 года назад

Did this swap to my NC. For some reason I sold it a couple months after. Worst mistake I ever made. Oh and then NCs tripled in value haha.

@cvmerxn 2 года назад

I wish I could’ve got David to review my Fusion before I sold it,2012 V6 CAI E-85 tune 300hp

@danamal02 2 месяца назад

5:36 SVT FOCUS SPOTTED 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

@CPMUNSEY 2 года назад

This was a really cool and practical swap. My dream Miata build would be a supercharged K24 swap.

@jackryan4313 2 года назад

Shit, when I had a K24, all I wanted to do was swap it for an LS4😂 A supercharged K24 swapped Miata would be pretty cool tho

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

My hopeful goal for this car is a 10,000rpm capable Honda K20, but that is a long ways off.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

My money no object dream Miata build would be a turbo K24 track monster. KMiata had one they bring to every event they host and it is literally the coolest sounding car I have ever heard…plus like 600whp.

@RyanRoadReaper 2 года назад

If you were to add a bit more base to the lower end of the Rev range and higher pitch to the top end, it almost sounds like a B-Series

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@JaredR1996 2 года назад

Seems like Miata’s can pretty much have any engine swapped into it

@redlight3932 2 года назад

Any car too lol

@Perry.... 2 года назад

@@redlight3932 Eh some cars just suck ass for swapping, tho I guess it's always technically possible

@owen7728 2 года назад

at this point people just wanna see what they can shove in the small chassis

@JaredR1996 2 года назад

@@owen7728 true

@michaelangelo5783 Месяц назад

@@owen7728 For cheap and easily replaced. You can pick these 2.5 engines up for $300 or so, same with 5spd manual Trans. Break both and you're out less than a grand and a weekend of wrenching. Not bad for a car you can beat on for hours at a racetrack.

@EvrLastnGS 2 месяца назад

I love the Intial D panda paint job

@rustedratchetgarage6788 2 года назад

Only thing i dont like is no key on timing chain crank gear makes timing jobs a pain even with the tool Rangers came with this engine for a few yrs too might be more in common with the nc

@thespicyswede9302 2 года назад

I saw the title and was hoping for an EcoBoost swap but the 2.5 turned out really nice actually. Very cool! Miata wins again haha

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@joshuasterling2144 2 года назад

Remember the days when the crackle pop craze did not exist and you actually got to hear exhaust....yeah. This reminds me of those days. I blame YOU Jaguar for starting the no hearing the exhaust craze. The Evora has one of the best natural exhaust sounds left, its unmolested by crackle pop trash.

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@Whats-It-To-Ya 2 года назад

I have a 2.5 fusion motor in my garage. Its going in my '07 Focus wagon. Was supposed to do it back in May but we know how that goes...

@P71ScrewHead 2 года назад

Too funny, I know exactly how that goes..lol 😆🤣

@teaganwindago3132 2 года назад

I would however cut most of the exhaust pipe off that's sticking out from the back. That my friend is a bit ridiculous.

@ShiftyIntentions Год назад

I am purposely going for ridiculous. 😈

@EmilyS15213 2 года назад

I've seen this car driving past my house a few times and at local shows, never would have guess its motor swapped.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

Really?? Small world man, where do you live?

@EmilyS15213 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions I live in north liberty. 😅

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

@@EmilyS15213 oh yeah then you probably see it around a lot lol. You should come to cars and coffee this Saturday morning at HyVee! It goes from 8am-10am 🤙

@EmilyS15213 2 года назад

@@ShiftyIntentions oh yeah! I definitely will, Saturdays are hard for me, definitely going to the one in Hiawatha on Sunday same time I believe

@jesterokjones4954 2 года назад

Honestly, that 2.5 sounds pretty damned good! If he's keeping up with K-swapped Miatas, this thing is the business. Overall, I think this was a great choice for a swap.

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

It really depends on the level of tune for a K Swapped Miata. Typically a stock K24 will be making around 200whp, so this is pretty similar. But there are plenty of tuning options to get 250+ whp out of a K24, so I wouldn’t be able to keep up with a setup like that in a Miata. Still though… $1,600 vs. $12,000! 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jakekiedaisch2279 Год назад

@@ShiftyIntentions course if you are going for big power, you can strap a turbo to the 2.5l. A 2.5 will do 400whp with just rods and Pistons.

@ShiftyIntentions Год назад

@@jakekiedaisch2279 bingo. Plus stock motors can handle like 300whp all day long.

@dipstiksubaru3246 Год назад

He's not and anyone that says otherwise is lying.

@ShiftyIntentions Год назад

@@dipstiksubaru3246 I mean… I was driving on track, right next to a K24 swapped FRS with full interior. Basic track prepped car and it was almost dead even. I don’t just lie to people. It’s not worth lying about 200whp cars 😂 Not sure what your problem is, but the math is pretty easy to understand. FRS is around 2700 lbs with 200-220whp, my Miata is around 2500 lbs. with exactly 201 whp. Power:weight ratio is almost dead even. What about that is hard to understand or “lying?”

@dielaughing73 Год назад

Im definitely considering this, especially if my 2.0 blows up. Some extra torque at lower revs would be very welcome, especially because the Aussie cars have a taller final drive (3.6 I think) so there's really not much happening below 2500 or 3000 revs. Perhaps a shorter diff would solve that though. Good thing about this swap is that parts like cams are interchangeable with the 2.0 too.

@KingdomArmor 2 года назад

Fun video and interview!

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@simonscarstuff2910 2 года назад

This one caught me off guard, thoughtthis would be the 1.6 EcoBoost swap, kinda puzzled why a 2.5 from a Fusion, why not a 2.5 from a Mazda3?

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

It’s the same exact engine. The one in my car is actually from a Mazda6, but they all have “FoMoCo” (Ford Motor Company) stamped on the engines. Also a fun fact, the stock 2.0L also has “FoMoCo” stamped on it.

@c.c.x.pearson3308 2 года назад

Holy Smokes! I know exactly where you guys ripped donuts, as I work across the street! This is a dream setup for the car, anyone know who did the work?

@ShiftyIntentions 2 года назад

I helped with pretty much all of it, but my friend Cameron did the heavy lifting. He has swapped a dozen of them so far.