2.3L Ecoboost Shortblocks
- Brand: Esslinger Engineering
- Product Code: 2.3L Ecoboost Shortblocks
- Availability: In Stock
Choose from 3 different option packages to suit your specific needs. Our shortblocks have an actual displacement of 2264cc (2.3L) and are assem..
Available Options
Choose from 3 different option packages to suit your specific needs. Our shortblocks have an actual
displacement of 2264cc (2.3L) and are assembled by the same technicians that build our race winning engines. We take the same level of attention to detail and care when assembling each
shortblock. Each shortblock package has
parts picked out to work the best in each given application. Check out the
parts lists. and accompanying machinework for each of the options below to help
you choose which shortblock will fit your needs the best! All of our Ecoboost shortblocks are based around upgrading from the weak 2.3L Ecoboost block to the much stronger 2L TS block, and filling it with a keyed and heat treated crank, stronger & longer rods, and our Esslinger spec JE pistons.
Options:
Stage 2 (good for engines up to 500whp)
Stage 3 (good for engines up to 600whp)
Stage 4 (good for engines over 600whp)
As with all our shortblock, and complete engine offerings, we start with a brand
new block, inspect it for imperfections, dimensions, or damage, before
completing the following modifications:
Tap front and rear oil galleys for -8AN O-ring
plugs
Tap intake side oil galley for -4AN O-ring plug
Surface Block deck square to crank centerline
Surface Girdle as needed
Install new main girdle hardware (Options: OEM
main bolts or ARP Main Stud Kit)
Align hone main tunnel to size
Install a Tool Steel head stud kit (10mm for Stage 2 & 3, and 12mm for Stage 4) and torque plate (headstud
kit hardware available separately)
Torque Plate Hone cylinders to the correct surface finish & clearance for our 3.447" (87.55mm) bore 2.3L Ecoboost pistons
Debur all interior and exterior surfaces
Preliminary wash to remove machining chemicals
& chips (not to replace final wash before assembly)
Measure all critical dimensions as Quality
Control (bore, deck height, main housing bore dia., & cylinder surface
finish)
Install new heater hose elbow above water inlet
(** We can plug this port on engines without a thermostat**)
Includes all new head and bellhousing
Includes new piston squirters
Includes all new threaded oil galley plugs
Includes custom fit Tri-metal race series main & rod bearings
Includes keyed, heat treated, and balanced 94mm forged crank
Includes longer H-beam (Stage 2) or Billet I-beam rods (Stage 3 & 4)
Includes custom Esslinger-spec JE pistons with upgraded HD wristpins
Includes custom Esslinger-spec Total Seal AP Gapless & napier ring sets
Includes New Main Bolts (Stage 2 & 3) or ARP Main Stud Kit (Stage 4)
Includes keyed timingchain gear
Includes keyed crank damper
*** Shortblocks are assembled on a per-order basis and as such require 2-4 weeks lead time for completion ***