AgitatedPancake
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I didn't want to muck up the Ultimate 4400 thread or the v6 thread, but I'm curious about modern 4 cylinder engine options and their reputation. In particular, I'm curious about the true 4wd longitudinal configs, where you could take the entire powertrain and drop it into a non racecar project without transmission or transfer case adapters. Let's call "modern", stuff with at least port injection, but not necessarily direct injection (not opposed either).
Off the top of my head there are (edited list for more context):
Toyota - Tacoma, 4runner
2.7 2TR and 3RZ
Chevy - Colorado/Canyon, AWD Caddilac
Ecotec LTG - 2.0 Turbo in AWD/RWD caddy and camaro
Ecotec LCV - 2.5 NA from Canyon/Colorado
Atlas 4 cyl?
Ford - Ranger/Bronco
2.0 Ecoboost - General specs - Ford 2.0L Ecoboost Specs, Features, Performance & Reviews | Ford Component Sales LLC
2.3 Ecoboost - General specs + brochure - Ford 2.3L Ecoboost Specs, Features, Performance & Reviews | Ford Component Sales LLC
2.5 (Duratec?) - General specs + brochure - Ford 2.5L I-4 Specs, Features, Performance & Reviews | Ford Component Sales LLC
Also - https://www.ford.co.uk/content/dam/...ication-details-data-sheets/25-duratec-np.pdf
1) What else is there, I know I'm missing a good few
2) If you have experience with one of the platforms, what are your thoughts?
3) How good are the transmissions that come paired with them?
4) Availability/price, what can you get your hands on conveniently and a reasonable price?
5) How easy is it to standalone them?
6) I assume most transfer cases are two speed, are any of them fancy like having a limited slip AWD mode?
7) Does the oiling work at all angles?
At some point I have a build in mind with the idea to take a complete powertrain (engine, transmission, tcase) and just drop the whole thing in as one convenient package. Not a moon buggy that needs a hyper compact setup, and not a race car that needs absurd power, convenience is a high priority. Capable of 250-350hp on the stock long block ideally, but not necessary.
Just for added context, the V6 thread:
What's the Most Popular V6 Engine for Light Weight Crawlers Currently?
And the ultimate 4400 thread which dabbles on engines of various sizes throughout (posts around 2,500-2,800 have some engine talk sprinkled in)
Future of KOH 4400 chassis/car development?
And here's a good 4 cylinder thread I forgot about before starting this one, oops!
Modern 4 cylinder swap options
Off the top of my head there are (edited list for more context):
Toyota - Tacoma, 4runner
2.7 2TR and 3RZ
Chevy - Colorado/Canyon, AWD Caddilac
Ecotec LTG - 2.0 Turbo in AWD/RWD caddy and camaro
Ecotec LCV - 2.5 NA from Canyon/Colorado
Atlas 4 cyl?
Ford - Ranger/Bronco
2.0 Ecoboost - General specs - Ford 2.0L Ecoboost Specs, Features, Performance & Reviews | Ford Component Sales LLC
2.3 Ecoboost - General specs + brochure - Ford 2.3L Ecoboost Specs, Features, Performance & Reviews | Ford Component Sales LLC
2.5 (Duratec?) - General specs + brochure - Ford 2.5L I-4 Specs, Features, Performance & Reviews | Ford Component Sales LLC
Also - https://www.ford.co.uk/content/dam/...ication-details-data-sheets/25-duratec-np.pdf
1) What else is there, I know I'm missing a good few
2) If you have experience with one of the platforms, what are your thoughts?
3) How good are the transmissions that come paired with them?
4) Availability/price, what can you get your hands on conveniently and a reasonable price?
5) How easy is it to standalone them?
6) I assume most transfer cases are two speed, are any of them fancy like having a limited slip AWD mode?
7) Does the oiling work at all angles?
At some point I have a build in mind with the idea to take a complete powertrain (engine, transmission, tcase) and just drop the whole thing in as one convenient package. Not a moon buggy that needs a hyper compact setup, and not a race car that needs absurd power, convenience is a high priority. Capable of 250-350hp on the stock long block ideally, but not necessary.
Just for added context, the V6 thread:
What's the Most Popular V6 Engine for Light Weight Crawlers Currently?
And the ultimate 4400 thread which dabbles on engines of various sizes throughout (posts around 2,500-2,800 have some engine talk sprinkled in)
Future of KOH 4400 chassis/car development?
And here's a good 4 cylinder thread I forgot about before starting this one, oops!
Modern 4 cylinder swap options
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