Jake is a founder of 8020 Media and TuningPro. He has over a decade of experience in the automotive industry including parts sales, writing, DIY modifications & repairs, and more. Jake is currently converting his N54 to a single turbo and building a Miata track car. He’s an experienced, hands-on automotive enthusiast who delivers in-depth, well-researched content.
While some love the Chrysler PowerTech engines, the 3.7L V6 doesn’t have a very good reputation. Not only is the engine known for being underpowered and inefficient, but it also suffers from some potentially catastrophic engine problems. Some of the most common problems include the valve seats, lifters, piston rings, and PCV valve. In this…
I owned an RX-8 for years, but man I always wished it was an FD RX-7. With sequential turbocharging and a rotary design, the 13B-REW was a lot more capable performance wise than its successor. It was more reliable too, but rotary engines aren’t well known for their reliability or longevity. While the 13B in…
Much like the whole line of Ford EcoBoost engines, the 2.0 EcoBoost delivers a great balance of power, fuel economy, and reliability. However, it’s also subject to a number of common engine problems and failures. These include coolant intrusion, cracked exhaust manifold, boost solenoid, LPFP, and carbon build-up. In this guide, I discuss each of…
The 7.3 Powerstroke is commonly referred to as the “Legendary 7.3”. Outside of being the largest diesel engine ever put into high-production, consumer-grade trucks, it is also widely considered the 2nd most reliable diesel ever produced. It is no doubt the most reliable Powerstroke ever produced. Known to be one of the most over-built diesel…
It was only time before the muscle car segment broke into smaller, turbo engines. In 2015, Ford did exactly that with the 2.3L inline 4 turbo engine found in the S550 Mustang EcoBoost. The base models make an impressive 310 horsepower straight from the factory. However, the appeal with turbo engines is the ability to…
The Ford 2.3L EcoBoost engine made its debut in the 2015 Mustang and Lincoln MKC. The turbocharged, direct injection design allows the engine to deliver great performance for its size. 2.3 EcoBoost engines are also showing to be reliable, but no engine is perfect. Some common issues include the engine running hot, carbon build-up, and…
