IS the 2.3L ECOBOOST ENGINE ENOUGH for the FORD BRONCO?! WHY you SHOULD CONSIDER the 2.3L over 2.7L

2.3L 4-cylinder versus 2.7L V6 - Which should you choose and why? Today I discuss whether the 2.3L Ecoboost is enough engine/horsepower for the big Ford Bronco or whether you should step up to the big 2.7L v6 Ecoboost. I discuss my experience driving a non-sas 2.3L compared to a sasquatch 2.3L and a sasquatch 2.7L. Personally I don't think you can go wrong with the 2.3L Ecoboost. It's plenty quick, reliable, and does the job. However, if you are looking at upgrading your wheels and tires above the sasquatch then consider the 2.7L.
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[junifranqui]

I ended up getting the 2.3

The cost savings went into the procal tune, intake, exhaust, and new intercooler. This engine feels so alive now.

[mark]

I have a Base 4Dr automatic 2.3L non-Sasquatch. I really like this 2.3L engine. Despite being turbocharged acceleration is smooth and linear, but when you mash the pedal there is plenty of power when you need it. Overall it is quite refined and doesn't drone on the freeway or when pulling a grade. I also like the simplicity of an inline 4 over V6, half as many heads, camshafts, turbos, catalytic converters, and there is tons of space under the hood.

[abelcatalan]

I have a ecoboost mustang whit the 2.3 engine and I love it, one day I own one of this new broncos

[MudMonsterRacing]

I got the 2.7 in my non sasquatch for towing. Tows our trailers great. My wife has a 2.3 non sasquatch as well both have rear lockers so 4.27 rear gears. Both are adequate. The 2.7 definitely feels lighter and sportier like you said. It accelerates better for sure but the 2.3 is no slouch. The 2.7 has been used in a few different fords as well, including the f150. I think the valve issue was narrowed down to a specific date of engines. I don't think that's an ongoing problem.

[freedomsrt]

Driven both ordered and bought the 2.7l. There's a big difference here

[ShortbusDevil]

I've had the 2.3L in a 4x4 Ranger and the 2.7L F150 4x4. (Company trucks, both new) Put 50k miles on the Ranger not one issue, 20k on the 2.7L, also zero issues. A cowoker did have valvetrain issues with his v6. There is a huge difference between the two engines. Stock I would take the 4cyl, if modding I would take the v6 all day. The engine architecture of the 2.7L is nuts...it's built more like a diesel than a gasser. Personal daily is a 4cyl turbo Wrangler.

[Davido]

I have the gen2 - 2.3L an feel its plenty. Absolutely love my '23 Bronco Big Bend! 💯

[DWA]

My brother bought a new Ranger last year. He was deciding whether to get the 2.7 or the 2.3. After a bit of research the decision was simple. Best to get the ultra reliable 2.3L Turbo 4 cylinder and then install the Ford power upgrade to 325 HP/380 ft lbs torque. The 2.7 L twin turbo V6 is way too trouble prone to consider. With the new Ford tuning kit moving the HP/ Torque figures up to 325 HP and 380 ft lbs torque, the 4 cylinder really jumps into the same power range as the stock 2.7 V6. And the little 2.3 is actually capable of WAY more HP and Torque than the Ford upgrade of 325HP/380 ft lbs Torque, by going to an aftermarket upgrade. The Ford upgrade is factory warrantied, and in that regard is a safer choice than the more powerful aftermarket upgrades. The official Ford word is that the 2.3 is set at 270 HP / 310 torque to allow 86 octane regular unleaded use. My guess [based on aftermarket engine tuners who upgrade the 2.7 and 2.3 turbo Ford engines] is that Ford wants to sell the more expensive V6 and intentionally keeps the 2.3 weaker, even with the upgrade. Engine tuners have told me, off the record, that the 2.3 will make more power and torque than the larger V6, simply because the larger V6 will not survive at the higher power and torque levels the little tank-tough 2.3 L inline 4 will thrive at! FWIW, and best wishes to all.

[emersonbowling]

You also dont have the the sasquach gearing which makes a pretty big difference. So with a fully Sasquach spec'd vehicle the 2.3L would be totally fine with the 4.70 final gear ratio

Your big bend has either 3.73 or 4.27 (if you spec'd a rear locker) gearing

[mrjsantos]

Great review - I have a F150 with the 2.7 and just over 180k miles with zero issues, so I'm a bit bias towards the 2.7

[christophersiano]

The 2.3 is direct injected only. This will carbon up the valves more. The extra intake injectors in the 2.7 clean the valves. I think Ford has fixed the gasket and valve issues at this point that none of that is a big deal. There is a question about the longevity of the turbos in the Fords, but from my experience that seems to be a luck of the draw thing where some do just fine, and some fail early.

In any case, use a high quality engine oil and flush the coolant regularly. Both of those are vital to the health of the turbos.

I just wish you could get the manual behind the 2.7.

[DarthPerfidy]

The 2.3L 4 cyl w/ Turbo is in my '84 Mustang SVO. It powers my 4dr Badlands Bronco just fine. I have been in dunes, creeks, fields, and woods. Never thought I had a power problem.

[tommaples]

I have a four door 2.3 sas manual. I live at a fairly high altitude. Power is fine but definitely notice the lag at times. Mostly doing expedition type off road driving.

[ibrockinu]

Great video, i own the 2024 sasquatch bronco with the 2.3L, Stock from the dealer the bronco really had plenty of power, 1000 miles later i added the Roush racing air box, the magna flow street series exhaust and the ford factory tuner, pricey stuff but OMG worth every penny, I only run shell V-power fuel, with these addons the 2.3L destroys the 2.7L With the ford factory tuner it will tune the bigger wheels and tires you added for better performance.

[Fiveh_Fin]

I have a 2.3 mustang, and I love it, it’s so much quicker than people believe! Hoping to get a bronco in the future

[contextual_investor]

I tried them both, I really could not tell the difference. The 2.3 is cheaper and is plenty powerful

[KiteCorp]

I have the 2.7 with sas. It has better acceleration then the 2.3 and I have a lot more confidence in it crawling knowing I have more torque.

[gilbertferguson]

Good review. I also have the 2.3 engine in my four door Black Diamond and find it adequate for everyday driving. I don’t have the sas pkg, but did upgrade to 33 inch tires. If I were doing a lot of rock crawling, I might want the extra torque the 2.7 provides. I am only averaging between 17 and 18 mpg however, so I don’t know if the 2.7 would get better mpg. Thanks.

[Jpulido]

I have a 2.3 and put 35’s. Yes it does slow it down a bit, but I think the 2.3 motor pairs better with the manual transmission in my opinion. I love my 2.3 and ford now has the factory procal tuner that will add 30 hp and 60 torque so it’ll be a lot better in moving bigger tires!

[woodyinho]

I have a 2.7 but while I was waiting on mine the dealership let me “test drive” (basically rent) a 2.3 for a week and both engines feel pretty capable, both had the Sasquatch but the 2.3 felt just a bit slower and with a bigger lag, the 2.7 does make it feel lighter but I don’t thing it makes it feel “sporty”