The price difference is absurd, the 2.5 engine only in my country with 37k miles is 2.500usd without shipping, was thinking about make the same swap on my Ranger but the cost is very prohibitive to me right now considering the truck was 3,8k. 😮💨
Sorry for the noob question. I just recently bought a 1.8 DI mk1 focus. Is it possible to swap it to a duratec 20 or 23 or can you recommend any other engines?
I don't know too much about the mk1 focii other than that they are a zetec platform. I'm not sure a duratec will swap in although I know in later models of the focus they did come with duratecs. I think your best bet would be to look at where your engine mounts are and compare them to a duratec ... But you'll also have the problem of finding a matching transmission and making that work since the zetec bellhousing pattern was different... Plus I think you have the diesel variant (I'm guessing you're outside the US) so that's another set of complications. I think the best option for you would be to buy a different car lol. Or you could try turboing it
I don't remember exactly, but I think I may have used the ranger sprocket. I pretty much transferred all the ranger accessories over except the water pump
Theoretically, I should have gained about 30hp since the 2.5 is rated at 170hp, but because I kept the 2.3 heads/cams etc and only swapped the bottom end, I'd say maybe 10-15hp at most. It does definitely pull up hills in 5th I would have to downshift to 4th on the 2.3. If I had thrown in some aftermarket cams and used the 2.5 head, I probably would've made more hp. For mpg, the 2.3 was averaging 25ish for me, the 2.5 has been averaging 23-24ish so about the same. Slightly less.
Oh and about being worth it, I spun a rod bearing on the 2.3 so it was between an engine rebuild and this swap and the swap was cheaper. So yeah, if your 2.3 needs major work, a $600 2.5 swap might be worth it. Was for me
@@dajibanlife3017 Thanks for the info! I have a 2011 mazda 3 with the 2.5 engine, really miss having a truck, looking for one like yours but ext cab model
@@dajibanlife3017 ty ty. Yea there is like no info on this swap for the ranger/b2300 trucks. 2.5 Swaps into miatas all day But with the trucks only V8 swaps This swap will prolly be the only reason I get this model instead of just getting another 94 b4000
The Miata swaps are pretty similar, so if you follow them it should go about the same with minor differences. Just be mindful that a Ford 2.5 might not be a complete direct swap for you, unless you only use the bottom end. The electrical connectors on the head might be different between the Mazda and Ford so be prepared to repin/adapt if you're planning on swapping everything. If you just swap the short block you should be fine.
dude went with deteoit axle. lmfaooo
The price difference is absurd, the 2.5 engine only in my country with 37k miles is 2.500usd without shipping, was thinking about make the same swap on my Ranger but the cost is very prohibitive to me right now considering the truck was 3,8k. 😮💨
Ow yeah that's too much. Only $350 here
Sorry for the noob question. I just recently bought a 1.8 DI mk1 focus. Is it possible to swap it to a duratec 20 or 23 or can you recommend any other engines?
I don't know too much about the mk1 focii other than that they are a zetec platform. I'm not sure a duratec will swap in although I know in later models of the focus they did come with duratecs. I think your best bet would be to look at where your engine mounts are and compare them to a duratec ... But you'll also have the problem of finding a matching transmission and making that work since the zetec bellhousing pattern was different... Plus I think you have the diesel variant (I'm guessing you're outside the US) so that's another set of complications. I think the best option for you would be to buy a different car lol. Or you could try turboing it
Did you run your ranger oil pump sprocket or the fusion 2.5? The 2.5 sprocket is smaller giving more oil flow speed .
I don't remember exactly, but I think I may have used the ranger sprocket. I pretty much transferred all the ranger accessories over except the water pump
Did you do a 2.5 Lima swap for a 2.3 Duratec?
No, 2.5 duratec
What kind of mpg do you get?
21-25 slightly worse than the stock 2.3
How much power did you gain from this swap? You feel it was worth it? What mpg were you getting with the 2.3?
Theoretically, I should have gained about 30hp since the 2.5 is rated at 170hp, but because I kept the 2.3 heads/cams etc and only swapped the bottom end, I'd say maybe 10-15hp at most. It does definitely pull up hills in 5th I would have to downshift to 4th on the 2.3. If I had thrown in some aftermarket cams and used the 2.5 head, I probably would've made more hp.
For mpg, the 2.3 was averaging 25ish for me, the 2.5 has been averaging 23-24ish so about the same. Slightly less.
Oh and about being worth it, I spun a rod bearing on the 2.3 so it was between an engine rebuild and this swap and the swap was cheaper. So yeah, if your 2.3 needs major work, a $600 2.5 swap might be worth it. Was for me
@@dajibanlife3017 Thanks for the info! I have a 2011 mazda 3 with the 2.5 engine, really miss having a truck, looking for one like yours but ext cab model
Ranger is a good truck. If you can find a clapped one for like $500, a 2.5 swap is def worth it.
@@dajibanlife3017 Good to know!
Which year did you do this to? Also was looking into doing this to a b2300 with the 2.3 duratec.
2006 but it should work with any truck with the 2.3 duratec
@@dajibanlife3017 ty ty. Yea there is like no info on this swap for the ranger/b2300 trucks.
2.5 Swaps into miatas all day
But with the trucks only V8 swaps
This swap will prolly be the only reason I get this model instead of just getting another 94 b4000
The Miata swaps are pretty similar, so if you follow them it should go about the same with minor differences. Just be mindful that a Ford 2.5 might not be a complete direct swap for you, unless you only use the bottom end. The electrical connectors on the head might be different between the Mazda and Ford so be prepared to repin/adapt if you're planning on swapping everything. If you just swap the short block you should be fine.