Can a 4 Cylinder Mustang be Fun?

Got a chance to drive a friends Spec 2 Ecoboost and figured I’d make a little video! More info at rtrvehicles.com

[@shotemup123]

People actually throw that 2.3 into foxbodies as like a modern SVO kinda thing. They're pretty dope

[@antoinedeschenes4798]

Its called Chelsea Denofa...

[@shotemup123]

@@antoinedeschenes4798 there's more than just one out there lol

[@completelymustang]

Ive built one, it was featured on Vaughn's video. But its a 2.0 instead of the weak open deck 2.3

[@CARBONCINEMATIC]

yeah some people go with a 2.0 block and 2.3 head@@completelymustang

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

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.

[@jwlms]

5:48 these starting line shots look straight out of a video game. Incredible clip.

[@JB-sv5pr]

Almost has a golf feeel to it lmao but yeah it was cherry

[@SlaterGator]

Just like Forza 😄

[@350z-_-]

nfs shift

[@jacobasuncion3132]

Ngl I couldn’t click any faster when I saw Ecoboost Mustang in the thumbnail there such an under appreciated tuner platform

[@215.civicsi7]

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

[@chanralewis]

@@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

[@cameronduthie5472]

That cut of the white mustang transitioning to the red mustang mid turn at the end was awesome

[@evanwilliams6800]

As an ecoboost and a SVO owner, this makes me happy! Genuinely fun cars!

[@eresuplays]

imagine that 4cyl in a lighter chassis tho edit: this my most liked and replied comment HAHA edit 2: i meant lightweight rwd car

[@g32k]

They’re not reliable but when they work and with the 10 speed they’re badass

[@ponczak]

Imagine Chelsea DeNofa's Foxbody

[@seanmc92]

Chelsea Denofa has put one in a lighter mustang

[@eresuplays]

@@seanmc92 i mean something lighter like a fucken starlet HAHAHA

[@aftrnoon_ac]

@@eresuplaysYou woulda put that in your comment

[@Tikbalang5.0]

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.

[@anthony5227]

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 😂😂

[@eYeHyZZz]

One 2.3 long block later

[@POVwithRC]

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.

[@elijahgehrin]

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.

[@kingzuna8007]

⁠@@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 😂

[@TFlemZz]

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

[@moose5724]

I’d say maybe add a class where anything goes, but they’re restricted by hp.

[@JZX_Nate]

doesn’t make sense there’s already v8 mustangs in fd

[@tristinnewkirk8279]

The great thing about fd is that all types of engines are able to compete and remain competitive

[@dylannix4289]

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

[@daivdninjabiomech7888]

This is a bad idea

[@stephenstaygold]

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.

[@T4M805]

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.

[@T.7vlog]

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.

[@Tagiau]

It really sucks that the integrated manifold killed the rumble the mazdaspeed 3's had with this engine.

[@169abr]

Speed3’s have such a unique sound.

[@pumafeet10]

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

[@Usmc913]

​@@pumafeet10at least you can admit that. Most focus owners think it sounds great.

[@hardspaghetti9989]

Love the unequal length headers our cars have. Subie sounds with none of the subie problems (slow/unreliable :P)

[@superpug666]

I'm not familiar with speed3s. Can u explain plz.

[@RMS101]

Always sad when LZ vids end ,just 5mins longer. My favourite for past 5 years ✌️❤️

[@MLA-Productions]

Those first few seconds with the two cars stitched together was sick/ super clean!

[@cobratuner]

This would have been a cool video to have Chelsea in since hes a huge fan of the ecoboots.

[@terrycloud6437]

Just got my A90 sweatshirt, it might be summer time but I’m already wearing it (in the house of course) it’s super comfortable and knowing you, the quality is there as well!! I love this thing already!! Thank you bro !!

[@6thGearSam]

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

[@WillBrownCars]

I love this type of content from Adam! Living the dream!

[@JZs550]

i’ve never been so happy to see a video on an ecoboost

[@jsavage4200]

13:59 that 360 Entry was sick 🔥💯👌🏽

[@retardgarage9790]

i just want to point out that I've been team ecoboost the whole time. fuel pump exhaust inter cooler and a tune. gotta love cobb ports. thanks cobb

[@brandonramsey928]

Adam drifted the compound like we all did in forza horizon 3 at the parking lot.

[@pinecone1811]

Love seeing the forgotten cars come out for a thrash ❤

[@kingzuna8007]

I don’t think these are forgotten, maybe they aren’t talked about often online but in person I see ecos everywhere 😂

[@alanphillips4431]

I have the ecoboost in my Transit wheelchair van. It’s friggin awesome! 320 hp with a full floating rear end, stock!

[@kingzuna8007]

That’s awesome 😂

[@curtiswilson3569]

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.

[@gregonofry7034]

Adam, that 360 with 360HP was epic brother, you can drive the wheels off anything!

[@stavi017]

I've been wanting an Ecoboost Mustang for 6 years now, good to see some positive reactions to it. Hopefully I can get one soon, and in white!

[@kingzuna8007]

Definitely pull the trigger on it man, it’s a totally different experience to driving a mustang because it feels so much lighter on turns than the v8. If you set the car up the right way it’s actually pretty impressive what they can do 😂

[@stavi017]

@@kingzuna8007 I've been planning on it, I don't see myself getting any other car, I autocross a Focus ST and drift a Mustang GT, I can't wait to show the world what the EcoBoost Mustang can do in autocross and on the track!

[@russellhagy]

Damn, Mike....that edit of the white Mustang transition to the red Mustang was seamless! Well done.

[@davidowen888]

Nice Adam 👌 I love the noises the 4 banger makes 👍

[@stevenraymer6682]

Adam you are a hell of a driver thanks bro awesome content

[@samlepro3]

Love the child seat in the back. Cool dad. 😎

[@shannonjames2005]

mike went off on this top level edit good stuff dude

[@jake4085]

That transition at the end top-notch

[@_ClearConscious]

We are all truly limitless! The only thing that binds us is our own minds! Love yourself and keep moving forward! ❤

[@aaronsteele7585]

Got a 4cyl ecoboost mustang as my rental on my last visit to LA. Was surprised how it ripped even though it looked like it had been beat on hard

[@gunsandhorsepower]

I'm loving these mustang vids man

[@King-Zeekhiel]

Really loving the helmet mic so crisp!👌🏼👌🏼

[@306Grows]

Love my eco, line lock from the factory and 35 mpg on the highway with the 10 speed and 91 octane.

[@pocketbeer]

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!

[@YolandaGizzelJohnsonDeiz]

Whenever Adam uploads he makes my day

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

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.

[@reds5506]

super cool to see a ecoboost get some shine.

[@andymachuca1265]

I have a focus st and hearing the blow off valve on this was kinda funny😅 never thought I’d see Adam ripping around an eco boost.

[@kingzuna8007]

I’m glad he did choose to drive an eco😂 now people can see that ford still knows what they’re doing with the mustang regardless of which engine they put under the hood.

[@Jsmith9619]

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

[@bobsmith5134]

i owned a 84 SVO mustang and without a doubt the answer is YES

[@almostt]

this car would be a pretty fun project in your channel toooo, 4cyl stang is dope

[@AxelShifter]

definitely appreciated this vid, I daily mine but one day it will be drifted as well

[@shortboiBMW]

unrelated, i just saw a comment you posted on an i the mighty video. I was really good band friends with them when i used to tour, we're actually on some of their older records from 2010. It was just surprising seeing you there

[@samuelhoward8504]

Ofc it can! Same engine in some formula 4 cars. I’ve seen plenty evo boost stangs tear it up in SCCA track days

[@GOPACKERSJT]

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.

[@POVwithRC]

Funnily enough I just picked mine up last week. Modifications ongoing. Just over 20000 miles, Recaros, P-Pack, Manual. In-Market a similarly equipped and miled GT would have cost me 10-15 large more. I'm not that loaded. My copium huffing moment is that it has better weight balance slightly, and turbo noises are my love language. If you can swing a GT, do that. If you can't, go find an eco. Recaros non negotiable. P-pack non negotiable. You'll love it. It's like a BRZ that someone zoomed in on 120 percent.

[@diulusgarage]

I have a ecoboost mustang with the high performance package and it’s great for ripping around auto cross

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

Looks perfect for Auto-X Congrats bro Also: Just noticed we share the same 1st name 😁👍🏾

[@Fackler91]

I'd like to try an eco boost Mustang. Just to see what it is like

[@musicbman]

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

[@checkenginelife1158]

i tuned my eco boost just with a tune in almost keeping up with scats

[@austinmoore5334]

​@@musicbmanmy 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.

[@musicbman]

@@austinmoore5334 my buddy has a borla catback and it’s definitely the only exhaust i’ve heard that’s actually woken the engine up.

[@austinmoore5334]

@@musicbman 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 🤙.

[@astronomics5665]

I have one of these engines in my Ford ranger I've been on and off drifting. Really jealous that ecoboost mustang guys don't have to do as much work as I did

[@hox3918]

I love seeing this car at osw just shredding

[@trevorpowell3876]

Need more videos of you in the mustang for sure

[@FocusKB3]

I need to see Adam drive a focus rs around the compound!

[@IanFurminger]

It needs to happen for real

[@TundeEszlari]

Brilliant video.

[@pinecone1811]

Surprisingly cool car for a 4 banger!!!

[@jasonrameyjason9323]

The video the world didn't know they needed mic drop but for real good job Adam

[@Ionknowtbhman]

One of the funnest cars I ever riden in was a 6cylinder bama race tuned mustang fastest stock v6 of that year

[@hackhwi3370]

If my 113 hp fwd car can be fun, a 4 cylinder Mustang definitely can.

[@tonymanna9160]

You are a great driver!

[@TougeMonsters]

I just realize the drift layout looks like a Mini Rd., Atlanta between turn 10 A and 10 B sick.

[@ocfp519]

I wanna see adam do up a crazy foxbody since hes such a mustang boy now

[@that_breeze_bf]

Funny had a 4 6 and 8 cylinder s550 mustangs all next to each other

[@aftrnoon_ac]

Adam's GT350 is an Inline 6 not a V6

[@that_breeze_bf]

@@aftrnoon_ac yea I know it's a barra I also have a couple of barra cars. Just thought it was funny that there was a 4 6 and 8 all very different cars though

[@joeym2675]

It’s crazy how good it sounds! Can’t imagine a 4cyl Mustang but this one is Surprisingly Pretty Sweet!!!

[@isnoopster3812]

sounds like a RS imo

[@CARBONCINEMATIC]

it is the exact same engine@@isnoopster3812

[@CrazyChiefXxX]

@@isnoopster3812 thats because the 2.3 HP car uses the RS block and internals. which are 5x stronger then the H code or Cleveland mustang 2.3

[@chase3122]

Omg I’ve been waiting bruh 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@NoLyinEvry1sDyin]

Adam out here trying to get best salesman for the third quarter of Ford !!!

[@402SHO]

Nx2 turbo I think from Parker performance and some ethanol for the 2.3 and it turns into a little monster😂. I love the ecoboost, I’m making around 480whp with my 3.0 on e50

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Which turbo?

[@whtdrgn33]

You may never see this but I went to zumiez for the first time today and saw the R34 shirt in person....it's so much better than pics can show and even my 10 year old daughter made me buy her one! I really hate at this point I didn't order them for the giveaway 😅. Seriously though the shirt is amazing!

[@SlaterGator]

I can see people bringing their cars here more often for "test drives" 😁

[@GamingTimefunTime]

That’s a silly question, took one on a weekend trip and it was fun, plenty of power for everyday driving and fast stock

[@Nicer_Ricer_JDM]

Ecoboost can be fun, it’s all about how you build it 💯

[@snickers882]

You could make a segment of drifting peoples drift cars and giving them pointers on setups. And show the build and give your opinion on their setups. I know alot of drift cars are the usual sr jz v8 or vq. But maybe do out of the box ones. Who knows maybe youll like a weird combo and get one as a toy.

[@randybryant9936]

Looks like a good time

[@wishtheyunderstoodme]

first of all the transition from white car to red was smooth. also curious when and what your next graffiti mural is gonna be? also is there gonna be a sxs dirt bike track upfate some time soon, been ages since youve been in the bush.

[@TommyV440]

I’ve always thought the ecoboost will be a futur drift middle platform, there are prob close to a million of them by now so they are cheap and relatively reliable plus desertification parts

[@aussiebrawler3824]

That burgundy red mustangs sounds so fkn nice. ❤it.

[@kestaslebedevas3674]

This changed the way I look at ecoboost mustangs now

[@coastalparasail]

Same

[@nelioruivo2852]

Great content

[@Nathan15038]

I actually know someone who has a built and modified eco-boost and that thing pretty fun like he has a built motor with different heads and a bigger turbo and everything done that things pretty fast 😮‍💨

[@Natty44fitness44]

Looks like a fun car

[@jellyxxi9975]

Adam should do a starting lap and a flying lap that would be sick

[@38tech]

That sc V8 makes all the good noises.

[@lucasdamask]

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.

[@launceherron]

Awesome Ford content

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

A lot of people are stuck in the old mind set , that if it doesn't have a V8 it's a joke . Even though it makes more power than a V8 did in the 80's , Even my 2003 Ranger has more power with a V6 than an older fox body with a 5 liter V8 . The crazy one is that McLaren uses a V8 that's smaller than the V6 in my Ranger , and they go like a bat out of hell .

[@PierreCox97]

No cap 💯💯 and McLaren added V6 Twin Turbos in their line up too

[@ATStone]

If all that mattered was power, we'd all be driving Tesla plaids. It's about character.

[@infinite5069]

I had a 4 cylinder Mustang and I can confirm you can still have fun in it

[@deadpooh85]

Would love to see u do a eco boost build that it runs power what Ur green S15 does.

[@WanRidzwan]

This is awesome

[@idwellinthehillslikegandhi]

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.

[@jontel8086]

That would be a perfect seat time car for you

[@jzshotit]

I got a 2021 Ranger with that 2.3 and Yes it’s rocks. So I can only imagine a Stang 😂😂

[@georgee.rimpinen948]

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.

[@HallsRodShop]

I want to do that 4cyl. In a fox body for a budget drift car!

[@johnyboy365]

Warning, this entire video is an advertisement for RTR

[@josephfilter7413]

Sweet mustang ❤

[@ollyolyoxenfree]

said no one ever

[@memeplayer1923]

Ford did the 4-cylinder engine for the earliest Mustang concept car which was a mid-engined roadster. It was a V4 though.

[@freddy2x726]

Need to see a collab with Fanum on this channel 💯💯