Ford 2.0 vs 2.3 EcoBoost
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Ford 2.0 vs 2.3 EcoBoost

Since the Ford EcoBoost series debuted in 2010, it has established itself as one of the top American engine families. Combining turbocharged I4s and V6s with direct injection fueling, the EcoBoost engines produce solid performance and fuel economy, while reducing emissions and weight (compared with V8 engines). Two of the most popular EcoBoost engines are…

Ford 2.0 EcoBoost Engine Guide
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Ford 2.0 EcoBoost Engine Guide

Ford first released the 2.0 EcoBoost engine for the 2010 model year, and it has since become a workhouse. Appearing in more than a dozen models throughout the Ford, Lincoln, Volvo, and Range Rover brands, the 2.0 EcoBoost is truly a stand out engine. Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection, the Ford 2.0 EcoBoost…

Ford 2.3 EcoBoost Engine Guide
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Ford 2.3 EcoBoost Engine Guide

Since its release in 2015, Ford’s 2.3 L EcoBoost engine has been one its top powertrain options. Ford has put it in several of their most popular models, including the EcoBoost Mustang, Focus RS/ST hatchback, Ranger trucks, and new U725 Bronco SUV. Depending on the model, the EcoBoost produces between 270-350 horsepower and 305-350 lb-ft…

Ford Focus ST Charge Pipe Upgrade Guide
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Ford Focus ST Charge Pipe Upgrade Guide

We’re used to charge pipes on BMW’s where you upgrade them because they crack and fail frequently. And where they provide almost no performance benefits. However, upgrading the charge pipe on a Focus ST is common practice for increasing airflow from the intercooler to the engine. Fortunately, the Focus ST uses a metal chargepipe from…

The 5 Best Ford Focus ST Performance Mods
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The 5 Best Ford Focus ST Performance Mods

Produced from 2012 until 2018, the Ford Focus ST was equipped from the factory with the 2.0L I4 EcoBoost. As one of the smaller engines in the EcoBoost family, the 2.0 doesn’t always get the credit it deserves thanks to the 2.3L, 2.7L, and 3.5L versions which outsize and outpower the Focus ST’s engine. The…