Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review | Here's Why You Don't Need The V8

The Ford Mustang has always been known to have the V8, but in this video we find out exactly why the EcoBoost is an incredible offering!
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[@jimcmf2]

Awesome. Thanks for the video. In support of the video and your channel - I subscribed to you.

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Thank you so much!!

[@jimcmf2]

@@nikolaiiaksenov No Problem. I'm sure you will return the favor.

[@FranFJB]

I picked up my 21 Ecoboost Stang w/ 10 Speed in October and took it on a 430 Mile Highway trip and got 36.2 Mpg and had 72 Miles worth of fuel in it from the time I left Home

[@judasblewit]

That's where it's at! Gas is high right now. I'm actually considering an Ecoboost for that reason.

[@Ram-rm2gz]

How many mph were you going

[@rmaizel8266]

Agree. It’s a super car. I’ve got a 2019 Eco with a similar set up and the car cooks. 0-60 close to 5 sec with a full tank of gas and a spare tyre in the boot. The benefit to this car over the Coyote is the gas mileage, weight, and handling. I find this car more nimble than the coyote. If I lived in an area like Texas, Florida or Arizona I would go coyote but in the northeast this is the vehicle. Nice car.

[@adventurer247]

Weird to hear an I4 in a mustang, but honestly, spencer has a really good car for the money.

[@yugioh20101]

The 84-86 Mustang SVO had a 2.3L SOHC 4 cylinder engine

[@TwangstarTW]

Man that’s a clean looking Mustang! 2020 GT owner here but I got respect for the EcoBoost. People tend to sleep on them. Those bad boys are fast and definitely handle better than the GT.

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Heck yeah!!

[@CoyoteDAworld]

Honestly I like how the ecoboost almost reminds me of an badass JDM vibe lol the exhaust dont help it stay on the muscle side lol

[@yasugi0153]

That’s the point

[@cartere9981]

Yeah it does me too, there's not many simple rwd turbo cars that you can get in manual.

[@BedazzledChanclas]

Imagine if the s550 got an inline 6 🥴

[@CoyoteDAworld]

@@BedazzledChanclas sheesh 🙄 hahah I mean as long all designs come out strong and blowing up gaskets and giving people random rods lol

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

It's great in the tuner scene. Look up the tomei exhaust 😍 Perfect exhaust system for it. Not trying to imitate a v8, which the 2.3l never can anyways, tuned to perfection and saves you 45lbs!

[@sixpest]

THANK YOU AN ACTUAL CAR REVIEW. The v8 is cool and all but its pretty obvious that the ecoboost is just right on power and is more than fun enough.

[@hammer86_]

15:03 "My mother's got a 2012 Boss 302". Coolest. Mom. Ever.

[@ste71]

I love my mustang 2.3 ecoboost 💞

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I've said it before many times, Ford needs a new smaller sportscar for this powertrain, similar to the 2021 BRZ coming. 2800-2900 pound range.

[@jdroofcleanpw]

New RWD Probe!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@jdroofcleanpw Without the name.

[@dr3nch_g0d52]

The engine came from the Ford focus rs platform but was moved to the stang after they stopped making them

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@dr3nch_g0d52 Correct. Although only the "high output" version of the Mustang 2.3 has the same power rating as the RS had.

[@AgainstEvil8]

Dude. YES. You get the same benefits as something like an ecoboost mustang and more. And you get it all without any hate lol. That’s something I would probably buy before the gt.

[@WVUmazza]

I own a 2020 Ecoboost F150 and just recently bought a red 2018 Mustang Ecoboost with the black appearance package. Not disappointed at all with the 310 hp and 350 ft lbs of torque. It also has the handling package on it and it was totally worth the buy. Great handling car for the weekend out with the family.

[@sebastianhernandez9813]

the modern sr20 thats what this is. rad vids man keep it up

[@zachfunkhouser8631]

People that shit on the car for "exhaust sound" either drive an average daily driver or don't have a car

[@noel7932]

You don’t really appreciate all the little details of a car you’re unfamiliar with until it’s pointed out. Only thing missing was the garage moon power mats 😂Great work on the review Nik and love the stang Spencer🔥

[@nathanrybn]

50% of the video is Nikolai learning stick . 🤣 Really good quality and great video tho

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Haha it sure is! Glad you enjoyed it Nathan

[@johnwhite2143]

Looks great in yellow, i have a 2017 white ecoboost mustang in uk 6 speed manual coupe, its a great car, yeh its not a v8 an certainly doesn't sound like one but it puts a smile in my face, makes me really enjoy driving more its great, going for the v8 one in a couple of years, just for the sound haha 👍😁 smiles per gallon on both ecoboost and v8 mustangs 😁😁

[@ponyboy2195]

Dam didn't know the eb came with ricaro seats nice and sweet pony brother got myself a kona blue

[@GsrDc]

Spencer, that is a sweet yellow Mustang.

[@GW-nu8hc]

Hey love the 'triple yellow horse'! I have a '17, 6 speed manual, same color, with Ford Tune.

[@JDsgarage720]

How do u adjust lowering springs (i didn’t know u could do that someone inform me)

[@WhichSpencer]

So what I’m talking about adjusting is the Damping, the setup I have is a set of lowering springs (which have a fixed drop height) and a set of Koni Sport shocks, and what I am adjusting is the damping on them. Only thing a coil over setup has that my setup doesn’t is height adjustment.

[@DaltonP386]

You know its funny, The manual V8's are kinda ruined because they have so much power that your rowing through gears. But this is slow enough that it makes the manual more fun in this than a V8 clone.

[@ronaldosarantes6802]

No power no fun

[@twoeightythreez]

@@ronaldosarantes6802They have plenty of power to be lots of fun. Honestly they feel like the old fox body 302 as far as power delivery when stock.

[@drewjardina4809]

And he's a fate fan. He gets my approval

[@WhichSpencer]

Yes sir 🤝🤝

[@JittyLaRoot]

Can I ask why my 2018 fully equipped EcoBoost mustangs 3 Strip LED lights don’t come on as daylight lights? It’s 2018 but not got the face lift of that year. Also I’m in the UK if that makes a difference

[@ballstoyou33]

Lol to hear him say it has a lot of weight tbh I think it’s light for a msuatng compared to a v8 in the corners especially I feel much more confident in the eco boost hitting the corners harder

[@firianblackproductions9693]

Its light for a mustang but if you're used to driving civics and Subarus it's gonna feel heavier.

[@Boosted_aj]

I drove a Jeep for 4 years before getting the ecoboost. The ecoboost feels a little heavy when accelerating until you get into boost. They definitely should’ve went with a bigger 4cyl. But it still gets the job done.

[@ballstoyou33]

@@Boosted_aj idk compared to a v8 it’s definitely more comfortable going into a corner fast and the low end torque is great but compared to a jeep they feel like you’re going 100mph while doing 60💀😂😂 my friend was telling me slow down till he realized we were going 30 mph In The jeep lolll

[@Boosted_aj]

@@ballstoyou33 oh for sure bro. Cornering and turning aggressively is a blast in this thing. Mind you I’ve been doing it in the cold New England weather. Can’t wait to drive this thing in the spring/summer I’ve only owned it for 3 weeks starting today Friday. the car feels very planted and it is no doubt fast asf. It’s just that when I try to stay out of boost for daily driving to work (fair amount of cops on the route I take) the car feels very heavy because I need a lot of throttle to get her to coast at a constant speed. Maybe it’s just the feeling. I’m probably not gonna have an issue with it once I start putting some work in it. Looking to pay it off mostly before I push this thing to 400 ft/lbs torque.

[@pistolpete7280]

I absolutely love the EcoBoost platform

[@KAVE5.0]

Nice vid..... good looking Stang!!!! .....I’m in GA also let’s do a vid on my 2020 GT

[@Hazztech]

What color paint does it have? That doesn't look like grabber yellow, unless you're using a filter or increasing bloom

[@StangLovers]

Thinking about getting one

[@ballstoyou33]

Nice got the same car and seats 🔥🔥🔥I’m waiting for my tune and waste gate and sheesh I’m running 255 those rf looking niceee and thxikkk

[@hjkjhbjhg]

awesome video. Im a GT owner coming from a 17 ecoboost and while it was enjoyable driving the eco, i must say the GT is even more enjoyable. period. .

[@4touchdowns1game29]

Meh not always. I used to have a gt and compared.tl my tuned eco it lacked torque big time.

[@lilshoota19]

Bro people will tell themselves anything no make them feel better about not having the gt

[@63stratoman]

Does the 2.3 in the Mustang have the same head gasket issues as does the Focus RS?

[@matthewsinclair507]

I hope not lol

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

yes & no. They both have small exhaust ports that exit through a shared hole. RS engine is cylinder 1&4, mustang is 2&3. The shared exhaust port is highly restrictive making too much backpressure under boost. Which can result in exhaust reversion. The exhaust gasses force their way back into the cylinders causing detonation and the weakest link breaks as a result, usually it's just the head lifting off the block blowing the gasket out, that's why gasket failure happens around the previously stated cylinders per engine. 2018 & up haven't really seen any problems stock, but before 2018 even stock tuned were popping because of the restrictive exhaust flow. It would be easily solved but ford genius' built the exhaust header into the head itself so you can't just get aftermarket headers for it. :/ Next best thing before touching the motor is a high flow 3" downpipe or slightly bigger turbo.

[@ryantaccone6285]

What transmission does it run on?

[@tookapaxkmk7963]

great looking setup

[@SamSabin]

that exhaust ... i need that

[@WhichSpencer]

It’s an MBRP “Race” Catback.

[@4touchdowns1game29]

Put in a catless downpipe and I have mbrp street. Check out the sound.

[@SamSabin]

@@4touchdowns1game29 I bought the same mbrp but got the race o love but man it hangs lower than stock the fitment annoying me

[@markbeltran2938]

Solid setup!

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Thank you!

[@TheSith1111]

I support the saber sticker sir!

[@kazitaufiqiqbal1194]

Wheel specs? Looks great!

[@WhichSpencer]

They’re 19x10+25

[@biszkopt3332]

what exhaust you use in your ecobeast ? :D

[@sgsanum8760]

Dude the filming is amazing you definitely have some good video skills i enjoyed the video so much because of how crisp the audio and the picture was, you have a lot of potential i literally just subscribed because of the quality of this video

[@megatar3]

Bruh you on Skidaway?? Just bought a manual ecoboost and stumbled across this. I know this island when I see it

[@kd-jj1rn]

Maybe some people like the sound of the v8, even if the eco boost is quick, it still doesn't sound like a beast

[@yasugi0153]

Just say you’re a boomer and go

[@kalanix51]

@@yasugi0153 haha

[@Boosted_aj]

Let me tell you I felt the same way but once I got it I can tell you it sounds fairly good. Not v8 good but it sounds good. Keep a nice set of mufflers and go catless/hi flow down pipe and it’ll hold a very good sound until your very high in the rpm. But ofc that’s because it’s a small engine that utilizes higher rpm to make power.

[@twoeightythreez]

I love the sound of the V8, but for $12k less (even used) apples to apples, I LOVE my ecoboost. I have a '16 premium performance package convertible eco boost with a manual, its a freakin killer daily driver, cant complain about the 27-mpg average fuel economy and thats with me not trying for fuel mileage. The handling is absolutely amazing too!

[@yasugi0153]

What a great review

[@drogon2988]

"It's a manual of course" when are people going to realize that's no longer a good thing? I mean if you enjoy shifting that's great, I won't dog you because I've driven a lot of sticks so I get it. But when people mention it's manual as-if that helps make it a sports car, it's transmission and you manually shifting it is actually not as fast as the 10 speed transmission the auto has that's also used in the Corvette and ZL1 Camaro. It's also not a heavy car. It weighs more than 700 lbs less than the GT, and you can get about $2,000 in mods that make it just as fast as the GT while still spending less than you would have on the GT and you'll also be getting better gas mileage and pay less on your insurance. The Echoboost is truly a great car for anyone that's looking.

[@aaden4888]

In his defense, the 10-speed is finicky where you can’t get the entire powerband because it up-shifts where the turbo kicks in on the top end

[@twoeightythreez]

Nope, the manual makes this car fun.

[@Flyingsangwich]

Ecoboost isn't a bad car, but I want to be in fear for my life when I accelerate.

[@benjaminmarquez7535]

Beautiful car🔥

[@lucaalux]

To be honest, I don't think so. The 2.3 liter ecoboost is a great engine on the Dallara stradale for instance, in the mustang you need V8, please Americans hold up the name of muscle cars. Don't bow down to the engine downsizing, like us, European, we have lost the real essence of what a car have to

[@repent.4satan742]

Go cry a river. That stang still beats whatever you drive 🤡🤡

[@lilshoota19]

I agree with u

[@AgainstEvil8]

Seems a little dramatic, but you’re actually right. Otherwise you wouldn’t feel the way you do. It’s called American muscle for a reason. I think it’s gonna happen regardless. That just seems like the natural progression. Cheaper, efficient, etc. I think muscle cars will still exist for a very long time, but the numbers will drop no doubt.

[@ElizabethSanchez-fk6sk]

Question: so I just bought a 2022 Mustang Ecoboost, the gas it takes it 87 but should I gas it up with premium gas? Is it even worth it for “performance” or drive quality ?

[@jesuslatino8890]

I own a 2017 for last 5years. I filled it up with premium twice. Unless you are constantly racing other cars extra hp will matter, BUT in normal driving conditions i can't feel the difference.

[@twoeightythreez]

Mine doesn't like regular, but Regular is fine for road trips. If you want to drive aggressively, especially on hilly corners, when the temperature is above 70 degrees, use at least 89 octane.

[@xrmte]

What wheels are they?

[@richgenix]

are those recaro seats cloth?

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Yes

[@richgenix]

@@nikolaiiaksenov never seen cloth recaro seats the mustang s550 , is it new or some?

[@javonjaquaviousjacksonjuni5124]

hidden gem

[@rianhassan3149]

One of the best reviews I've seen on the ecoboost Stang. Great job!

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Thank you!

[@sentoneYYC]

at 5:30 you see the reason why many ecoboosts go bad from poor driving skills

[@yasugi0153]

The owner is a smart guy tho

[@AfrooChe]

Poor driving can fuck up any manual car....

[@sherlockli88]

what is your exhaust dude

[@Diamondbackf1]

Spencer!!!!!!!!!

[@davidestrada7337]

I own a 19GT They are worlds apart

[@brayano5188]

I mean it’s like 2x the price of the eco

[@lilshoota19]

@@brayano5188 for a reason

[@bigt539]

What are they holding? Microphones

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Yes

[@OnlyToaey]

The reason it’s the sound tho. 4 banger don’t sound good compare to the v6 -v8

[@yasugi0153]

Damn those wheels are sexy 🤤🤯

[@esilviokeci1406]

5:48 6:58 🤤🤤

[@kayden9998]

I feel like if you get the 10 speed it’s all over the place searching for gears so if I got one I’d get a 6 speed

[@coltonlorenz3310]

Ya a V8 GT would have much better character

[@ballstoyou33]

We got the same seats but mines are leather

[@ballstoyou33]

Lol he’s right if I were to ever sell it which I don’t think I’m keeping the seats loll

[@davaughncelestine4250]

what gives it that turbo noise sounds great

[@chickenfixn4439]

My guess would be the turbo but might be reaching

[@davidmcpherson1756]

Catless downpipe , or just turbo back the exhaust.

[@Boosted_aj]

Less restrictive exhaust (down pipe helps the most) and a BOV.

[@good2020grief]

Stop talking about the V8.

[@whiskers08spot09]

Hey this is random but how are you guys recording y’all’s voice? I see you have your phone but are you using an app or mic?

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Recording a video on the phone and then detaching the audio and laying it over the video

[@whiskers08spot09]

@@nikolaiiaksenov did you have a mic on? The audio of your voice was surprisingly good haha

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

@@whiskers08spot09 nope haha! Just from the phone. I recently got a lav mic. Watch my recent videos to hear it :)

[@aivaraskralikauskas5664]

Super car

[@carlosgrageda1734]

Just some video suggestions, Try moving less when talking. No pacing back and forth, takes away from the shot and the overall feel of the video from a professional look to a more amateur feel.really good shots and colors in the video though. Definitely know what you’re doing.

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

Thank you! I appreciate this :)

[@sosa_eco]

Idc wat people say I love mine 😅 don’t call me a muscle car 🤷🏿 I make dark horse hp….

[@donaldwhite888]

You should not drive a car if you don't know how. You look scared driving that car. He might need to get another clutch after your drive.

[@thedsmbroadway3780]

Nah V8 all the way baby Its a muscle car I get more torque Better exhaust sounds And the backfire is way more aggressive Plus i can pull More power from a V8 A muscle car should sound like it and Move like it But yeah It looks clean though nice vid!!

[@4touchdowns1game29]

Ecoboost makes more torque hp for hp. My ecoboost that makes about the same hp as a stock gt makes about 70ft pds more torque, especially down low where it counts.

[@thedsmbroadway3780]

@@4touchdowns1game29 yeah Its nice and all to have it quick on the bottom end But I'd rather have power on the top end

[@4touchdowns1game29]

@@thedsmbroadway3780 the ecoboost does make alot of power up top though. Yea stock it sucks up top but with a tune and a few bolt ons it pulls all the way through. Newer direct injection ford dohc engines are notorious for making crap bottom end without boost and being all top end. My old GT was no different. That car was fun as hell to drive too, just had crap bottom end power.

[@thedsmbroadway3780]

@@4touchdowns1game29 yeah itll make power of course But put the GT through the same thing A tune and bolt ons, itll make even more power I get what youre saying though yeah it can make power but me being me Making power in a muscle car has to be a V8 I dont hate the ecoboost its just not my taste Its practically a fancy fusion to me

[@yasugi0153]

Bet you couldn’t even afford this car

[@romanpernal7397]

Can’t believe the Mustang has a four cylinder….sounds not right

[@twoeightythreez]

I remember seeing tons of four cylinder fox bodies back in my day. At least these 4 cyl mustangs actually have a bit of power and presence!

[@mrhustle5183]

V8 reliable then ecoboost

[@ajkarrer8476]

wow

[@lstnlne7399]

no way Jose don't need a v8..lmao! under power turbo lag... buy basic upgrade... Aluninator 5.0L 12:1 engine Calimer mt-82d mgw shifter McLeod rst clutch g force half shafts dds drive line vmp tune pedders coil overs w external canisters bmr k brace stop the hop rear braces by bmr fhp front strut brace bmr rear strut brace bmr and steeda complete suspension mods roush cold induction mangnaflow competention three inch exhaust dw-400 fuel pump cold case radiator fhp high output alternator boobma trans mount steeda differential brace fhp differential sve rims 10ft 11r MCH pilot sport 285 ft 295 rear VMP TUNE mmr pulse ring rtr front vents custom kona blue paint job smoke out European aftermarket taillights and headlights pure American muscle.. reseach zander13 and stagmode plus engineering explain EcoBoost is a lousy engine turbo design... if ur gonna have a mustang make it a V8! ❤

[@4touchdowns1game29]

Dude this car looks just like mine look at my channel.

[@user-qo8hj7bt7j]

Ha! Gaaaaaaay. Lol jk. Eco boost is pretty stout. Just not enough for us muscle car guys

[@lilshoota19]

All I see in the comments are a bunch of people lying to themselves JUST GET THE V8 bro oh get a Honda

[@ceezbm4725]

Ecoboooooost😂🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@fifaandroblox1822]

Sounds like a Honda tho 💔

[@dr3nch_g0d52]

Has turbo tho so not really

[@Rdrgz26]

Ford ricer ecoboost 🗑

[@dr3nch_g0d52]

U obviously don't know what rice is then lmao

[@HEYSERG]

@@dr3nch_g0d52 😂😂😂

[@jimiboii209]

Just get the v8

[@ronaldosarantes6802]

Get a real mustang

[@kkogge05]

imagine having half the cylinders of a real engine

[@Lord0Link]

imagine having to pay $7 a gallon imagine having to pay $53'900 for a stock Ecoboost and $60'508 for the GT or $134'944 if you live in holland imagine having to pay $4'907 every year just for owning a GT in taxes imagine having to pay $14'723 on top of the sticker price for a GT (HighEmission TAX) all I'm saying is, u Americans have it so easy when it comes to price's for buying/owning cars

[@mokokoco4720]

Imagine paying 300-500 dollars to fully protect you 60000 investment while driving or if some idiot driver hits your car?

[@TheEmmanuel426]

"Dont need the v8" -Broke boyz Car sounds like trash. Might as well have saved all your "mod" money and just gotten the v8 buddy.

[@M4B21S88]

Broke boyz? Lmao youre silly.

[@josephadams4817]

@@M4B21S88 lmao said he was silly 💀💀💀💀😂😂😂😂😂😂 you funny

[@M4B21S88]

@@josephadams4817 you stoopid 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@judasblewit]

Hey I know you typed this a year ago when gas wasn't 7 dollars a gallon. But gas mileage can hurt right now lol.

[@scottstrain6327]

Exhaust sounds awful

[@4touchdowns1game29]

They can sound a lot different look at my channel.

[@yasugi0153]

You are deaf

[@scottstrain6327]

@@yasugi0153 I am not deaf this car will never sound as good as the V8

[@adapted1563]

@@scottstrain6327 no shit, stop comparing an i4 to a v8 and you might not be disappointed

[@M4B21S88]

@@scottstrain6327 wow.. so bright you are.