has anyone tried using the short block from a 2.0 ecoboost and using the heads from our cx7.
Curious to know if anyone has tried this.


thanks.

 

Curious, what is the reason for this question? Did your 2.3 die?

 

Yes 2.3 is dead... have been considering swapping out the 2.3-turbo for a 2.5 with transmission and wiring. will lose some power but have less trouble.
any thoughts.
or even a ford 2.3 eco with tran and wiring.
thanks

 

Ecoboost series of engines are a totally different to the old LF/L5/L3 series.

Ecoboost is a ford only design.

 

I just swapped a 2.5 and 2011 interior in my 2008 shell. I tried to get the 2.5 stuff to communicate with the 08 interior but wouldn't. The 2010-2012 interior will fix 100%. Only difference i found is there is no holes for the Bluetooth module bracket

 

I like the idea of a 2.5 in 2007 shell.
what did you have to do.I know the 2.3 have a 6speed transmission and 2.5 use a 5 speed. did you swap out the tranny too.
how about the computer to run the 2.5, did you rewire, please specify. very interested in doing this swap.
can you give us a write up.
thanks

 

2.0 ecoboost engine from ford uses the same/simular block but different heads than the 2.3 Mazda that's my understanding.
got the following form the ford winkipedia page.
A 2.0 L version was first seen in the 2008 Ford Explorer America concept.[30] The engine was rated at 275 hp (205 kW; 279 PS) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m).It is the first EcoBoost engine to include twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT), with advertised 10–20% better fuel economy while maintaining the performance of 3.0 L V6s.[31]
[32]This engine is derived from the 2.0 L Mazda L engine block used by Ford in the North American Focus MK3, but equipped with unique heads, fuel injection system, and Ford's Ti-VCT. It should not be confused with the Mazda 2.3 DISI Turbo, which also features direct injection along with turbocharging, but shares little else aside from the same engine block.The 2.0 L EcoBoost engine used in North American vehicles is now produced at the Cleveland engine plant in Brookpark, OH.