Tearing Down an Ecoboost 2.3L Vented Long Block

Join us as we tear down a vented 2.3L Ecoboost Long Block, showing what sort of damages it can cause to various parts.
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[@Boricua030869]

Pablo is such of knowledgeable guy when it comes to this motors, Kudos to entire staff of this Speed performance shop.

[@BIendtecc]

Glad to see that the 2.0 gets the drilled hole on the block instead of the slits.

[@victorrippe5845]

My cousins shop they saw a few ecoboost mustang going eco boom but the earliest models he hasn’t seen any 19 and up going ecoboom in his shop lately he has also mentioned that since the new oils GF6 Sp comed out that he has seen alot less problems with Ecoboost and any other turbo cars and GDI cars.

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

I bought a ‘22 Ford Ranger in October 2022. Hoping and praying the new rod design holds over time.

[@gbass7328]

Holy Sheit Batman! Thx Pablo....

[@faustoalvarado2153]

keep making more videos like this for the eco boost community !!! i had my motor go ecoboom i’m from california saving to get one of your built motors soon !

[@ballstoyou33]

Do it !!! Don’t waste ya money on a oem motor

[@SVTZ-pq1hf]

This happened to my 2015 Ecoboost mustang . My damage was worse . While taking apart the engine one of the cam bolts was completely loose . Stock engine , never been torn into. Pretty frustrating as it only has 30500 miles . Darton sleeved built block going in now. Sp63 has been great supply of parts.

[@Alien300Blackout]

Do you think the 2.3 ecoboost motors for 2022 have all the bugs worked out of that generation of motor been thinking about getting a Ford Ranger in a year or two?

[@BeastV33]

Did you have a warranty? Was it tuned ?

[@SVTZ-pq1hf]

@@BeastV33 I just said how it blew up a tune had nothing to do with it . Ford did not torque the internal bolts . It was on FP tune stock otherwise . Now built engine big turbo . Huge waste of money buy a different car .

[@stephensuhayda1966]

@@SVTZ-pq1hf that's crazy. Did ford help pay for anything.

[@thefirst12lickit]

@@stephensuhayda1966 I'll answer that: Hell no... My 2017 EcoBoost has engine knock at 54k miles, still under full warranty and because I misplaced 1 oil change receipt FORD wouldn't replace the engine! All oil change receipts shows I only used the best synthetic oil. I am a Ford fanatic and I can honestly say Ford put a nasty taste in my mouth with this one!

[@MrNismopro]

Well, at least the oil pan bolts are still usable.

[@knifetech101]

My girlfriend is driving my car today and this video has me worried sick haha.

[@jeancadet5862]

hehe 😂 the customers was reven that engine up

[@mralieka]

Best in the Biz!

[@nitroxide17]

The smol is hurt 😢

[@raiders20k10]

Great video! When is your next open house event?

[@blingbling574]

Nice to know. But I never trust stock parts for the track anyway. I went home once with my tail between my legs.

[@LuisSanchez-vu6uv]

How much does it cost to do a job like this if my motor would to get a hole as well? By accident of course

[@randriamanantsoanehemia146]

Can you post the next video. I’m trying to learn about the time-lapse

[@Harlo91]

thanks

[@laurahunt5146]

I would imagine you would go fully forged at this point.

[@silvertbird1]

This was interesting. I bought a 2020 Mustang Ecoboost and now after seeing that tiny little 2.3 out of the car I’m thinking maybe should’ve gone for the V8.🙀 That little lawnmower engine must really be working hard to push around the Pony.

[@tfourk]

The 2020 and up engines were redesigned to fix the head gasket coolant issue. The lawn mower runs fine :) Drive it in S+ mode when bored.

[@harveymushman4190]

They put this in the new broncos. The big ones

[@selfoblivionalex6262]

Not Really both the Mustang Eco and Nissan Altima have a similar weight with both inline 4.

[@tylerpaquette8290]

I did the exact same while building mine lol it’s in my driveway still

[@cy9nvs]

Don't know what connecting rod or block it's got, since the generation was starting in 2019, but my 2022 Focus ST also comes with a 2.3L Ecoboost and I'm not gonna go crazy with it, just thinking about a bigger intercooler and a tune for either 330HP or 360HP. I'm going to assume stuff like this and what other's are mentioning in the comments shouldn't be a concern at those levels right? The RS had 350 HP stock afterall.

[@venomfastback]

Is the new rod (2020 and up) a direct replacement for the 15-19? No machining to make it fit?

[@marcbelec6403]

Like like like before even watching

[@mikeyb9556]

im gonna build my 2.3L thats gonna be getting your guys’s internals and your big dawg head. any tips? its my first time so im learning it all and im excited.

[@speedperformance]

shoot us an email; [e-mail]

[@jaybones614]

I wouldn't transfer anything over to the other engine. Not worth the risk. I bet that head has micro fractures around cylinder 1

[@LB83.]

What if I would change cams less torque more hp is that possible?

[@bigcountry11994]

I'm curious on what that big gear on the crank is for

[@speedperformance]

It's for the balance shaft.

[@Benbenford]

Sir, your work is good, and my question to you is what is the possibility or reason for breaking the piston or the piston arm in this way, and does the type of fuel, oil, or pressure on the engine affect or cause this condition, and if there is another reason, can you tell us about it? Thank you

[@Benbenford]

Sir can you answer my question With my gratitude!

[@ag3nto578]

@@Benbenford ecoboomer here, I can give you my opinion on what destroys these motors. the block has cooling passages that allow the cylinder bore to move. this distortion binds the piston and the rod snaps making for a nice new window remodel. lesser is the detonation problem that can be caused by oil. detonation can take out the ring land allowing oil and fuel to swap places. smoke show with out the boom. Ask me how I know about both...

[@EAJ97]

So a weak rod is the main fault of ecoboom at higher torques? I have a 2021 mustang ecoboost and I’m about to mod and tune it a fair bit. Would you say doing a tear down and rod replacement is a good idea?

[@chansaechao79]

Cylinder 4 bottom ring lands blew out on my 2.0 block. Top of piston is perfect. I'd do both piston and rods if I was in there already.

[@CoyoteDAworld]

Are does beams in the 2.3 ecoboost mustang?

[@Harlo91]

nice im thinking of taking mine how do k get contact

[@worldsstongeststrains983]

Hope that’s not the same motor in the Bronco. Just ordered a 2.3 w/manual.

[@VARITHMS]

At the end of the video he showed the updated bigger rods.

[@worldsstongeststrains983]

@@VARITHMS I “panic commented” before seeing the end.

[@VARITHMS]

@@worldsstongeststrains983 I was thinking the same thing I have a 2020 ranger sitting in the driveway.

[@cy9nvs]

@@VARITHMS Even then it's not a concern unless you go crazy with the power. They're pretty damn reliable stock.

[@brianp454]

What caused this? Did the oil pump tensioner fail?

[@speedperformance]

Our thoughts were detonation

[@chansaechao79]

I have their stage 1 short block :D

[@BigBadBillyGATEZ]

What mods you have and what power is putting down?

[@ThePery123]

I would like to know toov

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

Any update on this build?? What was the cause of failure? What was the build before failure and what was it pushing? I’m currently building my ecoboost mustang.

[@CoyoteDAworld]

Any update g ?

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

@@CoyoteDAworld any update of mine or this?

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

@@CoyoteDAworld yeah man mines in the shop!! Got my long block being built as we speak!! It’s way different then this set up tho! I’m using the ST block, not the TS block, ST block is the best block

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

@@CoyoteDAworld and ima have all my parts that I currently have for 400-420whp for sale

[@phantomclaw9940]

@@Paper.Power.Politics where are you getting an st block built for your mustang? might have to look into that

[@chrisovgy1989]

what engine code do u need for 2.0 is it r9dc ?

[@LB83.]

I got a 2021 mk4 focus st I’m fucked then your thoughts on Mountune forged closed deck short block ?otherwise need to sell the time bomb

[@speedperformance]

We have short and long blocks available!

[@hoosiernative9668]

Damn people must drive your ecoboost like it’s a damn v8. I have a 2015 stock at 125k miles and even tho It’s quick I still keep in mind that it’s a small engine and small engines don’t take punishment to well. I’ve seen peoples videos and say to myself I would never be pushing my ecoboost like that.

[@Dwayneff]

Are they pushing it over 100 mph? I was thinking of getting a ecoboost 2016 so I have a little more power than my focus which never goes over 90 mph. Even then the rpm never goes over 3k. I was gonna get a mustang ecoboost to hopefully push sometimes 110-115, if the engine will boom then no, I would never take the mustang over 90 mph on the highway.

[@horvatdavid10]

Don't take punishments unless is an Honda engine 🤣

[@ballstoyou33]

Lolll I’m back to this video now my block went to the moon it exploded from the bottom inside and shot a small hole out to the right

[@cy9nvs]

What powere were you making if I may ask?

[@ballstoyou33]

@@cy9nvs I was pushing a good 400hp and I raced it a lot and always floored it, tuned fbo

[@cy9nvs]

@@ballstoyou33 that's what I wanted to hear. 🙈😁

[@ThePery123]

@@ballstoyou33 did you floor it under 3K rpm or were you using your boost gauge?

[@1rcracer]

Is there a chance any of the 2019 ecoboost have the newer rod?

[@darenconnole3224]

Yes. He said the new rods are in 2019 and newer

[@1rcracer]

@@darenconnole3224 thanks! Thats kinda cool to hear!!

[@selfoblivionalex6262]

I own a 2019 Mustang eco been problem free.

[@1rcracer]

@@selfoblivionalex6262 sold mine after going full bolt on tuned on e85.

[@ThePery123]

I have a 2019 ecoboost I’m approaching 30K and been running it thru it’s paces conservatively since 3K miles

[@armyairassault6373]

Is this common? Or are people just neutral dropping these!?

[@chansaechao79]

common unfortunately 😥 Ringland failure and rod failure

[@altruismfirst6489]

TS 2.0 block is closed deck way better than any 2.3 and 2.5L block, these engines are not cast like Honda, Toyota or Nissan equivalents these are brittle and flimsy looking things in comparison.

[@gldmembr6132]

Low speed detonation

[@BigBadBillyGATEZ]

Meaning people on the wrong gear stepping on it smh 🙄

[@gldmembr6132]

@@BigBadBillyGATEZ lots of factors cause low speed detonation. Use of oils with high detergents, hot intake temperatures, etc. A friend of mines mustang ecoboost blew the piston right of the rod just from doing a remote start warm up.

[@ThePery123]

@@gldmembr6132 cmon really? 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@gldmembr6132]

@@ThePery123 no joke I didn’t believe it either.. until he pulled the motor apart

[@ThePery123]

@@gldmembr6132 that’s wild af !!!

[@prevost8686]

Ecogoofed…

[@georgethomas3102]

2.3 doing 2.3 things. Junk

[@niceguydmm]

Any engine pushed beyond its intended use will break! They are actually good engines until people boost the crap out of them and push 500HP out of a 275HP engine. All engines have limits!

[@BigBadBillyGATEZ]

WRONG lol 440whp stock 2.3 RS block with NX2 on E30 for well over a year no issues with more runs than I can count. Get a good tune, monitor your tune always, maintenance (inspect plugs often), don't drive hard till oil is well above 120f, know how to drive, you can race it but non of that 6th gear at 45mphand then youre stepping on it 😭 or doing 80mph exit ramp down shifting 😭😭 so your cylinder is getting even hotter with high rpms but not enough fuel cooling is since you are downshifting within giving it gas to cool it,, ect ...most of the time ppl break the car but y'all still have no clue what I just said 🙄

[@ThePery123]

@@BigBadBillyGATEZ lol this just gave me hella faith, ecoboost my first turbo anything and it’s thrilling yet scary. But I wanna go NX2 bigger intercooler external BOV and a little bit bigger of a cam just to maximize the ecoBOosT part, if I could get 420-450 whp I wouldn’t be mad at all, while still maintaining 25+ mpg

[@ThePery123]

@@BigBadBillyGATEZ idk why people don’t like letting their cars warm up or that it’s stupid, I always tell ecoboost owners if you look at the hP and torque curve it builds power dramatically, you don’t want that when you’re trying to warm it up, you wanna let everything get settled

[@ThePery123]

@@BigBadBillyGATEZ wouldn’t the inlet temps be enough to cool it or your radiator fan? I saw this in initial D he was at high rpm on a straight but he was under load, if you’re coming into a exit ramp at 80 I would imagine you came from 6th into 5th or 4th if you’re feeling frisky. Breakdown?