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2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine Modification/Discussion
A Detailed Look at the 2.3L EcoBoost Engine Internals
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<blockquote data-quote="SID297" data-source="post: 14407746" data-attributes="member: 8858"><p>I was recently going through some pics from the 2014 North American International Auto Show (Detroit, MI) and I decided it would be fun to take a closer look at the 2.3L EcoBoost cutaway engine. Let me know what you guys think.</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><strong>This is a cut-away model of the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 that will be available in the 2015 Mustang.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_008.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The 2.3L has a balance shaft that is chain driven off the crankshaft.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_009.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>It's composite manifold is a well made piece that almost looks like half of a Cobra Jet intake manifold. I consider that a good thing.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Just like the Coyote V8, the EcoBoost features Ford's <em>Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing</em> system.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_011.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The I-4 also sports cast iron camshafts.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_012.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Sadly, the little turbo engine does not appear to come with an integrated oil cooler.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_013.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>This module on the back of the cylinder head appears to be a vacuum pump.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_014.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The EcoBoost's high-pressure fuel pump has a roller lifter that rides on its own dedicated four-peak camshaft lobe.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_015.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>I'm glad to see an aluminum casting used for this coolant line. It speaks to the durability designed into the rest of the engine.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_016.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The Mustang version of this engine is supposed to feature a forged crankshaft and forged rods, which should make it pretty stout. One of the advantages of using a cast piston is the ability to include an integrated steel ring land, a feature often seen in diesels.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_017.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The EcoBoost lacks a traditional exhaust manifold. By casting it into the head Ford saves weight and cost.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_018.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>This turbo should make for an excellent torque curve.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_019.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>It may be small, but it should pack a nice punch.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_020.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Here you can see the twin-scroll design of the exhaust housing.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_021.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Looks like the EcoBoost will have a 6 bolt crank.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_033.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The 2.3's forged rods have a tapered small end that is very similar to those found in the 5.8L Trinity engine in the 2013-14 SVT Shelby GT500 Mustang.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_022.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>This is one of the EcoBoost's direct injectors.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_023.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Looks like the S550 code name has made its official debut.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_024.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>The combustion chamber of the 2.3L EcoBoost.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_079.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>An up-close look of a 2.3's connecting rod.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>It looks like Ford has high hopes for this engine in the Mustang platform.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_025.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SID297, post: 14407746, member: 8858"] I was recently going through some pics from the 2014 North American International Auto Show (Detroit, MI) and I decided it would be fun to take a closer look at the 2.3L EcoBoost cutaway engine. Let me know what you guys think. [CENTER][b]This is a cut-away model of the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 that will be available in the 2015 Mustang.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_008.jpg[/img] [b]The 2.3L has a balance shaft that is chain driven off the crankshaft.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_009.jpg[/img] [b]It's composite manifold is a well made piece that almost looks like half of a Cobra Jet intake manifold. I consider that a good thing.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_010.jpg[/img] [b]Just like the Coyote V8, the EcoBoost features Ford's [i]Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing[/i] system.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_011.jpg[/img] [b]The I-4 also sports cast iron camshafts.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_012.jpg[/img] [b]Sadly, the little turbo engine does not appear to come with an integrated oil cooler.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_013.jpg[/img] [b]This module on the back of the cylinder head appears to be a vacuum pump.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_014.jpg[/img] [b]The EcoBoost's high-pressure fuel pump has a roller lifter that rides on its own dedicated four-peak camshaft lobe.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_015.jpg[/img] [b]I'm glad to see an aluminum casting used for this coolant line. It speaks to the durability designed into the rest of the engine.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_016.jpg[/img] [b]The Mustang version of this engine is supposed to feature a forged crankshaft and forged rods, which should make it pretty stout. One of the advantages of using a cast piston is the ability to include an integrated steel ring land, a feature often seen in diesels.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_017.jpg[/img] [b]The EcoBoost lacks a traditional exhaust manifold. By casting it into the head Ford saves weight and cost.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_018.jpg[/img] [b]This turbo should make for an excellent torque curve.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_019.jpg[/img] [b]It may be small, but it should pack a nice punch.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_020.jpg[/img] [b]Here you can see the twin-scroll design of the exhaust housing.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_021.jpg[/img] [b]Looks like the EcoBoost will have a 6 bolt crank.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_033.jpg[/img] [b]The 2.3's forged rods have a tapered small end that is very similar to those found in the 5.8L Trinity engine in the 2013-14 SVT Shelby GT500 Mustang.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_022.jpg[/img] [b]This is one of the EcoBoost's direct injectors.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_023.jpg[/img] [b]Looks like the S550 code name has made its official debut.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_024.jpg[/img] [b]The combustion chamber of the 2.3L EcoBoost.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_079.jpg[/img] [b]An up-close look of a 2.3's connecting rod.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_080.jpg[/img] [b]It looks like Ford has high hopes for this engine in the Mustang platform.[/b] [img]http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2014/NAIAS_2014/Mon/Details/2014_Mon_T_025.jpg[/img][/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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