Just for fun idea - Ecoboost drivetrain swap into an older Ford car

EcoPowerParts · August 11, 2013, 02:03:47 PM

I love my Flex but eventually the platform will be too heavy and it's an expensive car to keep trying to blow up.
I was thinking I could buy a complete Ecoboost drivetrain and wiring harness and transplant it into an older vehicle that I could have a tube chassis built for and put all the wiring/engine sensors/awd into.
This would be a great platform to learn about the capacities of the engine/awd scenario without hauling around a ton of weight.
Throw up some pictures/suggestions of what you think would be an awesome roller to purchase.

FracaSHO · August 11, 2013, 02:16:17 PM

Fox Body. Light weight and you could get one cheap.

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DJE624 · August 11, 2013, 02:22:05 PM

EcoPowerParts · August 11, 2013, 02:28:52 PM

In 10 minutes research I can find roller fox bodies for under $1K easily so that will be the platform as it's CHEAP.
Next step, ideally I find an entire ecoboost vehicle for CHEAP, under $4K if possible. Something I can go pick up with a trailer and bring back to the house.
I'll have to wait until I finish up some things on the Flex.
Should be awesome next year!

Needmoreboost · August 11, 2013, 06:09:08 PM

Quote from: DJE624 on August 11, 2013, 02:22:05 PM

Yeah Man! Love those 68-69 Cobra Torino's. Especially the Talledega versions. Now that is Nascar history. Had a chance to buy a 1970 Torino Cobra clone with a 514ci stroker. That was a big regretter...

SHOdded · August 11, 2013, 11:13:09 PM

Maybe a limo version of the Quadricycle?

jomc111 · August 11, 2013, 11:20:58 PM

^ epic

DJE624 · August 11, 2013, 11:25:05 PM

Quad burnouts!

bpd1151 · August 12, 2013, 12:44:13 AM

Quote from: SHOdded on August 11, 2013, 11:13:09 PM
Maybe a limo version of the Quadricycle?

Quote from: DJE624 on August 11, 2013, 11:25:05 PM
Quad burnouts!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS8MkdXP9O8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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alotaboost · August 12, 2013, 12:49:50 AM

I would go with the fox too. I'm actually in the process of swapping a 4g63 eclipse motor into one lol

SHOdded · August 12, 2013, 07:29:16 AM

Nice find, Mike, fun to watch!

FaSSt9602 · August 12, 2013, 01:20:54 PM

I think AWD will be out of the question with any transplant. WAY too much engineering to get it to work. A Fox can be made to easily plant the power...

EcoPowerParts · August 12, 2013, 01:30:18 PM

Quote from: FaSSt9602 on August 12, 2013, 01:20:54 PM
I think AWD will be out of the question with any transplant. WAY too much engineering to get it to work. A Fox can be made to easily plant the power...

I'm going to take the whole drivetrain over, just need to shorten the driveshaft to accommodate and make sure the width is good. Shouldn't be too hard.

shoman04 · August 12, 2013, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: 4DRHTRD on August 11, 2013, 02:28:52 PM
In 10 minutes research I can find roller fox bodies for under $1K easily so that will be the platform as it's CHEAP.
Next step, ideally I find an entire ecoboost vehicle for CHEAP, under $4K if possible. Something I can go pick up with a trailer and bring back to the house.
I'll have to wait until I finish up some things on the Flex.
Should be awesome next year!

Ha 4DR I told you this was my ideal more than a year ago. IT WAS JUST BETWEEN ME AND YOU!!!!!!!! ARRRRRR MAN:( THE SUPER-SHO a 2000 Taurus is only 3300lb and if you tube it out it should be lighter.

EcoPowerParts · August 12, 2013, 07:30:05 PM

Hmm, cheap but would the engine fit under the hood?
I'll think about it.