I’ve seen a few of these swaps and it really is a great budget svo swap. For a 4 cylinder, they actually have a fair amount of torque. It didn’t have the notoriety of the v8, but for the price difference, it’s an awesomely fun engine.
I own both a supercharged whipple 2011 coyote and a stock 2020 eco boost. Gotta say, the eco is so much more fun on curves and daily than the v8. I get I’m losing 1 or 2 sec 0-60 and the wonderful noise, but eco boost are amazingly fun. Put good tires and a tune on a eco and you will have fun. My dad has owned pretty much ever gen and level of mustang (from 1964-2023, base to supersnake) and his first impression was that the eco weight distribution and power to weight ratio made it one of the most stable and setup mustangs he’s driven. He said.. won’t win a drag, but could eat a gt on track.
only drove V8 drift mustangs but i feel from the video that it has too much grip for that power band, it seems like the V8 makes the chassis better, specially in high speed drifting for what it seems, but i agree that the ecoboost would make a great seat time car with the consumables.
Ngl 380whp isn’t bad. Everyone lives in the day where they consider 5-600 average……while owning a Kia soul. Tbh I’ve always been satisfied with 350-400whp perfect to daily drive move out of traffic and have a good time drift or track.
That JZ to Coyote comparison is probably pretty accurate, cause I know the 2JZ-GTE weighs more than an iron 5.3, but the coyote also weighs more than an iron 5.3 too
Bro said it's close to stock power and then the next sentence said 380 whp. They're like 260-270 whp stock, so over 100 is a relatively big increase lol. Ford intentionally kneecapped their torque though, because mine with basically nothing but a very modest 93 octane tune hits 400 torque (dyno'd). My access port has estimated +420 before, so it's crazy that he's making 100 more whp than me with the same tq value. I'm also pleasantly surprised it kept up with the supercharged V8 for lap times. ~420 torque is what a stock V8 claims, and 380 whp would be close to that too. On a short, twisty course like this that torque and slightly lower weight/better distribution should matter a lot more than extra hp from a supercharger, and especially if it can actually put its power down well without spinning tires. For a little turbo I4 it definitely rips!
If we’re being honest, Im sure the V8 can obviously make more power easily. But I feel like obviously people dont want to buy a 4-6 cylinder muscle car, it kinda kills the whole vibe of a muscle car. Plus it doesnt sound as manly and badass. But that doesnt mean it cant be fun… It just may not be as fun as a loud fast V8.
They should've done the 3.5 ecoboost in the mustangs. The 2.3s are slow tbh....My dads 3.5 EcoBoost truck is making 478whp and 515tq on a stock 3.5 with just e85 and tune, cheap intercooler, cheap downpipes, and a basic intake to the turbos
@@215.civicsi7 might not make sense in the US but in my country the import tax is based on the engine size. for reference a 2015 gt import tax is at least 40k, compared to a 2.3 ecoboost its only 15kish
No please not. Drifting is one of the few motorsports that has managed to maintain a healthy variety of engine setups. Why would you want to ruin that when this is something we should be fighting tooth and nail to maintain so it doesn’t become stale like other motorsport discplines
Love seeing an eco pop up in a video like this as a former eco owner. Like many I did end up upgrading to a GT, namely despite the Eco feeling more light weight, without it being able to rev up top due to the smaller motor and all the heatsoak issues from the boost (for those that don't know it shoves 20+ psi of boost into your engine, ie lots of hot air for the tiny stock IC), and the fact I still live in an apartment complex and couldn't get in anywhere to do the necessary mods to resolve those key issues were the driving factors for me to bump up to a GT. Eco's are formidable in the right hands and are by no means a downgrade to their GT big brothers, unfortunately what I wanted in my "I need to do everything" sports car, going to the GT was the smarter/easier decision. Great vid as always though, I want to see what happens to both lap times when they get real sticky boy track rubber though. Well maybe for the Spec-5 it won't help much given how much power its outputting, but the eco will be interesting to see at the very least.
You couldn’t borrow a buddies garage? Or get those “necessary mods” done at a shop Sounds like a lame reason. I think all of your friends with GTs were clowning you and calling you a weenie. You even made 5.0 part of your name 😂😂
I'm an eco owner. I do think that they are a downgrade from GT. They just are. Anything else is copium. But it's ok. What you give up to save a lot of money isn't toooooo bad.
Also eco owner and I have FBO with Cobb tune and have not ran into heat soak issues but that’s not to say they’re not possible. I’m very impressed with the performance of the 4cyl and my only wish was it’s sound, just a note or two deeper would make all the difference but can’t complain over all for its not the worst sounding 4cyl.
@@POVwithRCaside from the sounds the gt makes it’s actually not really that much of a different car. Obviously the 5.0 has more potential but it’s not like the eco can’t be modded to keep up with v8’s. But if you put those same mods on a v8 then it’s no competition. It has a lot of low end punchy torque so it’s not really a downgrade from a dig 😂
@@MisterBeer.rmy only personal problem with the ecoboost is the exhaust note regardless of any exhaust I've seen in person so far. The intake noise and blow off noises make up for it while in cabin along with less weight in the front end but hearing from outside is not my jam. I love the sound of plenty of 4 cylinders and 6 cylinders, just the ecoboost mustang hits the wrong note.
@@MisterBeer.r hmm will have to find one at a cars and coffee or some car meet to hear soon hopefully. Videos never do an exhaust justice so for now I have to take your word for it 🤙.
Ecoboost is 200lbs lighter on the nose, pretty much every aftermarket part lightens it up to. Unless he has more mods than mentioned and running E-30/rga/e85 he's probably closer to 330whp than 380. Cobb estimate is way off. Also the 10 speed is insane. A stock 10speed ecoboost running 280whp will give a gt 6 speed that needs a driver mod a run for their money. I got my 18' ecoboost mustang brand new otd for $23k. If I ever go ecoboom I can get a fully built long block for $7k and crank up the hp. Great little autocross car and you really can't find a cheaper car that's this fast new.
I’ve had my manual Ecoboost for about three months now & I can’t get enough of it. It has enough power to break traction, but not enough to get me in trouble. I don’t drift it hard, but I’ve slid around a few corners & I’ve never felt like I wasn’t in control. I love having it as a daily & hope to move into a V8 platform in the future.
Love the ecoboost platform, its quick lightweight, has amazing handling and quick turn in, handles like a go kart. Excited to build mine more and this made me even more excited.
5:48 these starting line shots look straight out of a video game. Incredible clip.
Almost has a golf feeel to it lmao but yeah it was cherry
Just like Forza 😄
nfs shift
People actually throw that 2.3 into foxbodies as like a modern SVO kinda thing. They're pretty dope
Its called Chelsea Denofa...
@@antoinedeschenes4798 there's more than just one out there lol
Ive built one, it was featured on Vaughn's video. But its a 2.0 instead of the weak open deck 2.3
yeah some people go with a 2.0 block and 2.3 head@@completelymustang
I’ve seen a few of these swaps and it really is a great budget svo swap. For a 4 cylinder, they actually have a fair amount of torque. It didn’t have the notoriety of the v8, but for the price difference, it’s an awesomely fun engine.
Always sad when LZ vids end ,just 5mins longer. My favourite for past 5 years ✌️❤️
The ecoboost is actually great. When I worked at Steeda, I got to compare my 2014 GT to their track setup ecoboost and it walked away around the bends
Great content and I'm impressed by the audio balance when in the car. His voice is clear and we can still hear the tyre and engine.
Those first few seconds with the two cars stitched together was sick/ super clean!
i’ve never been so happy to see a video on an ecoboost
13:59 that 360 Entry was sick 🔥💯👌🏽
I have the ecoboost in my Transit wheelchair van. It’s friggin awesome! 320 hp with a full floating rear end, stock!
That’s awesome 😂
I own both a supercharged whipple 2011 coyote and a stock 2020 eco boost. Gotta say, the eco is so much more fun on curves and daily than the v8. I get I’m losing 1 or 2 sec 0-60 and the wonderful noise, but eco boost are amazingly fun. Put good tires and a tune on a eco and you will have fun. My dad has owned pretty much ever gen and level of mustang (from 1964-2023, base to supersnake) and his first impression was that the eco weight distribution and power to weight ratio made it one of the most stable and setup mustangs he’s driven. He said.. won’t win a drag, but could eat a gt on track.
Both the 2.3T and the 3.7L V6 are great engines in the S550's. Nobody ever gives them the credit they deserve though.
We are all truly limitless! The only thing that binds us is our own minds! Love yourself and keep moving forward! ❤
Chelsea has been saying for a couple years now, ecoboost mustang is great for a seat time modern drift car, reliable enough at stockish power
super cool to see a ecoboost get some shine.
That transition at the end top-notch
this car would be a pretty fun project in your channel toooo, 4cyl stang is dope
Adam, that 360 with 360HP was epic brother, you can drive the wheels off anything!
Ecoboost can be fun, it’s all about how you build it 💯
Man, this video makes me miss my ecoboost
only drove V8 drift mustangs but i feel from the video that it has too much grip for that power band, it seems like the V8 makes the chassis better, specially in high speed drifting for what it seems, but i agree that the ecoboost would make a great seat time car with the consumables.
Is it just me or you can actually feel just by the video how much lighter the ecoboost is vs v8
Ngl 380whp isn’t bad. Everyone lives in the day where they consider 5-600 average……while owning a Kia soul. Tbh I’ve always been satisfied with 350-400whp perfect to daily drive move out of traffic and have a good time drift or track.
One of the funnest cars I ever riden in was a 6cylinder bama race tuned mustang fastest stock v6 of that year
As an ecoboost owner. YES THEY ARE STUPID FUN
Really loving the helmet mic so crisp!👌🏼👌🏼
16 min ad break is a bit wild! jk aside. Love the content you and the team makes. Have a good weekend at Limerock and enjoy yourself good sir's!
I wish more people understood what you meant when you said a t28 s13, but at the same time I am glad they don't.
They're great fun until the engine unexpectedly explodes for no reason.
That would be a perfect seat time car for you
Surprisingly cool car for a 4 banger!!!
That JZ to Coyote comparison is probably pretty accurate, cause I know the 2JZ-GTE weighs more than an iron 5.3, but the coyote also weighs more than an iron 5.3 too
That sc V8 makes all the good noises.
My neighbor has an eco boost mustang and it was all fun and games till I got to k ow him and we ran it. Fords 4cyl is a force to be reckoned with.
Looks like a fun car
The 4 cylinder mustang sounds just like one of those Maverick buggies
I bet the ecoboost will get the same SR cult following in the near future. The ecoboost mustang will be the 240sx of this generation.
Bro said it's close to stock power and then the next sentence said 380 whp. They're like 260-270 whp stock, so over 100 is a relatively big increase lol. Ford intentionally kneecapped their torque though, because mine with basically nothing but a very modest 93 octane tune hits 400 torque (dyno'd). My access port has estimated +420 before, so it's crazy that he's making 100 more whp than me with the same tq value.
I'm also pleasantly surprised it kept up with the supercharged V8 for lap times. ~420 torque is what a stock V8 claims, and 380 whp would be close to that too. On a short, twisty course like this that torque and slightly lower weight/better distribution should matter a lot more than extra hp from a supercharger, and especially if it can actually put its power down well without spinning tires. For a little turbo I4 it definitely rips!
If only they made a small mustang like a gt86 with that turbo motor. Mustang s15.
you should get a new edge v6 or gt i think that wouldbe rlly cool to see on the channel
Here for my hot take as a 2018 Gt owner.... I would bet money that the EB is more fun for daily driving by a lot......Legally.
Marketing 🤔ecoboost as the yankee sr20. You have my attention
The white ecoboost is obviously gonna be a giveaway lol
Looks like a good time
Surely that’s not 380 wheel. Looks and sounds as exciting as doing homework all spring break
The Jeff Tree was getting excited
If we’re being honest, Im sure the V8 can obviously make more power easily. But I feel like obviously people dont want to buy a 4-6 cylinder muscle car, it kinda kills the whole vibe of a muscle car. Plus it doesnt sound as manly and badass. But that doesnt mean it cant be fun… It just may not be as fun as a loud fast V8.
They should've done the 3.5 ecoboost in the mustangs. The 2.3s are slow tbh....My dads 3.5 EcoBoost truck is making 478whp and 515tq on a stock 3.5 with just e85 and tune, cheap intercooler, cheap downpipes, and a basic intake to the turbos
Adam LZ Awesome Video I think it's awesome that Ecoboost Mustangs can be fun and I'm glad you had such a great time Drifting around the LZ Compound
@Adam LZ where is the honda CRX? ;(
Please please run a time in Collete's Veloster N..
Now the question is are we gonna see a ecoboost replace the z but with more goodies like top mount turbo down pipe etc.
Awesome dude but thought I was listening to Kip lol.
Omg I’ve been waiting bruh 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Eco boost stangs now just went back up in price because of lzed drift tax
This is awesome
I wish it was a little louder. Sick all in all though.
Always cool to see vids from you, but Chelsea could've told you.. 🙂
Ford/RTR trying to push those ecoboost sales
when are we getting the compound in assetto?
Holy crap the lighter engine choice is more nimble!?
Put a clarification next to the time saying on crappy tires.
They are on the exact same tires duder. Both nitto g2s. 275/35/20, not a small tire.
Just can't keep grip on that hot lap with the V8. The littler banger that could is more balanced.
What does he mean when he says “G2’s” ?
Heey, Adam! What is drift understeer?
Just a thought to wear a Hans device while testing with concrete walls if sliding around on that straight away
Cody looks like Ricky Carmichael
Of course a mustang with a 4 cyl can be cool haven’t you ever heard of the svo?
Its time for a LZ open house so the buildings get more über cool graffiti INCLUDING PANDA BEAR ON A PALM TREE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, but rumble envy will set in every time you see a 5.0. The end result is sadness.
Whoooa big statement saying thoes s550s go for 10 to 20 more like mid 18k and upwards of 30k for a 2018
.....only if you're a 16 yr old girl!🤣🤣
I think you need to build a practice mustang it will help you in fd
3.7 6spd would be interesting with the angle kit, hand brake and the supporting chassis components. 3.73 swap.
Morning dude❤😂
FUN TO FIX LOL
Eco boost s550 cream drift car? G series/fun haver and bc collab sheesh
I need lz to respond to this TJ Hunt build going on.
Imagine rtr does what ryan tureck does and buy a 1000hp 4cyl for fd.... do it?
A 300 horse power rwd car yeah it can be fun lol
Biiiig mustang guy🤝🏽😂
V8 or Bust. Id take a 98 GT over a new ecoboost
Hella people don’t know about the 4cyl for Camaros and mustangs. It’s a league of its own it’s around 350-450 hp
Why Cody sound like he finna cry tf 😂😂😂😂
Like the the hellcat sxs on this track
@sxsblog
imagine that 4cyl in a lighter chassis tho
edit: this my most liked and replied comment HAHA
edit 2: i meant lightweight rwd car
They’re not reliable but when they work and with the 10 speed they’re badass
Imagine Chelsea DeNofa's Foxbody
Chelsea Denofa has put one in a lighter mustang
@@seanmc92 i mean something lighter like a fucken starlet HAHAHA
@@eresuplaysYou woulda put that in your comment
Ngl I couldn’t click any faster when I saw Ecoboost Mustang in the thumbnail there such an under appreciated tuner platform
Because for the money you put into that 4 cylinder to make up for lack of power you are going to eclipse the price of the v8
@@215.civicsi7 might not make sense in the US but in my country the import tax is based on the engine size. for reference a 2015 gt import tax is at least 40k, compared to a 2.3 ecoboost its only 15kish
Ngl, “they’re”
That cut of the white mustang transitioning to the red mustang mid turn at the end was awesome
I'd like to see engine classes in fd eventually....4cyl, 5 and 6 cyl, then v8....just imagine a sr20 vs this ecoboost or Adam's v8 vs a 1uz
I’d say maybe add a class where anything goes, but they’re restricted by hp.
doesn’t make sense there’s already v8 mustangs in fd
The great thing about fd is that all types of engines are able to compete and remain competitive
No please not. Drifting is one of the few motorsports that has managed to maintain a healthy variety of engine setups. Why would you want to ruin that when this is something we should be fighting tooth and nail to maintain so it doesn’t become stale like other motorsport discplines
This is a bad idea
It really sucks that the integrated manifold killed the rumble the mazdaspeed 3's had with this engine.
Speed3’s have such a unique sound.
indeed, and as a focus st owner the exaust sounds like a wet fart ,like the honda civic type r, great car but sound terrible
@@pumafeet10at least you can admit that. Most focus owners think it sounds great.
Love the unequal length headers our cars have. Subie sounds with none of the subie problems (slow/unreliable :P)
I'm not familiar with speed3s. Can u explain plz.
Love seeing an eco pop up in a video like this as a former eco owner. Like many I did end up upgrading to a GT, namely despite the Eco feeling more light weight, without it being able to rev up top due to the smaller motor and all the heatsoak issues from the boost (for those that don't know it shoves 20+ psi of boost into your engine, ie lots of hot air for the tiny stock IC), and the fact I still live in an apartment complex and couldn't get in anywhere to do the necessary mods to resolve those key issues were the driving factors for me to bump up to a GT. Eco's are formidable in the right hands and are by no means a downgrade to their GT big brothers, unfortunately what I wanted in my "I need to do everything" sports car, going to the GT was the smarter/easier decision. Great vid as always though, I want to see what happens to both lap times when they get real sticky boy track rubber though. Well maybe for the Spec-5 it won't help much given how much power its outputting, but the eco will be interesting to see at the very least.
You couldn’t borrow a buddies garage? Or get those “necessary mods” done at a shop
Sounds like a lame reason.
I think all of your friends with GTs were clowning you and calling you a weenie.
You even made 5.0 part of your name 😂😂
One 2.3 long block later
I'm an eco owner. I do think that they are a downgrade from GT. They just are. Anything else is copium. But it's ok. What you give up to save a lot of money isn't toooooo bad.
Also eco owner and I have FBO with Cobb tune and have not ran into heat soak issues but that’s not to say they’re not possible. I’m very impressed with the performance of the 4cyl and my only wish was it’s sound, just a note or two deeper would make all the difference but can’t complain over all for its not the worst sounding 4cyl.
@@POVwithRCaside from the sounds the gt makes it’s actually not really that much of a different car. Obviously the 5.0 has more potential but it’s not like the eco can’t be modded to keep up with v8’s. But if you put those same mods on a v8 then it’s no competition. It has a lot of low end punchy torque so it’s not really a downgrade from a dig 😂
As an ecoboost and a SVO owner, this makes me happy! Genuinely fun cars!
This would have been a cool video to have Chelsea in since hes a huge fan of the ecoboots.
Adam drifted the compound like we all did in forza horizon 3 at the parking lot.
I'd like to try an eco boost Mustang. Just to see what it is like
the 2.3’s got such a bad rep because people compared them to a NA V6 but having a turbo makes them so sporty and fun
i tuned my eco boost just with a tune in almost keeping up with scats
@@MisterBeer.rmy only personal problem with the ecoboost is the exhaust note regardless of any exhaust I've seen in person so far. The intake noise and blow off noises make up for it while in cabin along with less weight in the front end but hearing from outside is not my jam. I love the sound of plenty of 4 cylinders and 6 cylinders, just the ecoboost mustang hits the wrong note.
@@austinmoore5334 my buddy has a borla catback and it’s definitely the only exhaust i’ve heard that’s actually woken the engine up.
@@MisterBeer.r hmm will have to find one at a cars and coffee or some car meet to hear soon hopefully. Videos never do an exhaust justice so for now I have to take your word for it 🤙.
Ecoboost is 200lbs lighter on the nose, pretty much every aftermarket part lightens it up to. Unless he has more mods than mentioned and running E-30/rga/e85 he's probably closer to 330whp than 380. Cobb estimate is way off. Also the 10 speed is insane. A stock 10speed ecoboost running 280whp will give a gt 6 speed that needs a driver mod a run for their money. I got my 18' ecoboost mustang brand new otd for $23k. If I ever go ecoboom I can get a fully built long block for $7k and crank up the hp. Great little autocross car and you really can't find a cheaper car that's this fast new.
Love seeing the forgotten cars come out for a thrash ❤
I don’t think these are forgotten, maybe they aren’t talked about often online but in person I see ecos everywhere 😂
I’ve had my manual Ecoboost for about three months now & I can’t get enough of it. It has enough power to break traction, but not enough to get me in trouble. I don’t drift it hard, but I’ve slid around a few corners & I’ve never felt like I wasn’t in control. I love having it as a daily & hope to move into a V8 platform in the future.
what about bmx 😢
Love the ecoboost platform, its quick lightweight, has amazing handling and quick turn in, handles like a go kart. Excited to build mine more and this made me even more excited.
If my 113 hp fwd car can be fun, a 4 cylinder Mustang definitely can.