2.3 or a 2.7

[crzyhawk]

This 4-door prototype never took off thank God...!

Amen. I've seen a station wagon mustang floating around back when car mags were a thing.

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[not on the rug]

Not impossible but they bang through and back up where I can just drive through…it makes a difference…the harder the trail the better…not something you are interested it I know…btw KoH winners are 2drs…

I love all technical driving, on and off road. I'd love to so more of it but I'm not local to any good parks amd NJ is not off-road friendly. I guess a smaller park just opened up about 25-30 mins from me in PA though that I'll check out as soon as I can

 

[not on the rug]

This 4-door prototype never took off thank God...!

Was that an actual proto or are you just bored and playing with chat gpt?

 

[crzyhawk]

Was that an actual proto or are you just bored and playing with chat gpt?

no, it's legit. https://fordauthority.com/2019/11/classic-ford-mustang-prototypes-with-four-doors/

 

[Area51BS]

I have the 2.3. Love it. Noticeably power increase on 93 octane. Nothing wrong with more power. However with all the gadgets, phasers, hoses, and turbos on these things, I think the 2.7 will be much more expensive to repair if kept long enough.

 

[Area51BS]

Legitimate question...why would anyone WANT a smaller, less powerful engine?

Because a V8 is not available. Why spend more for same result. Less than 8 cylinders.

 

[EvilJim1971]

I had 3 must haves... Manual, 2 door, Sasquatch package.
I MUCH prefer a manual transmission, even off road.
I don't drive the Bronco fast on road, so the 2.3 has plenty of power. The manual paired with the advanced t case has great gearing, so I don't notice any possible lack of torque.
Sasquatch, heavy duty front diff, lockers, gears, advanced t case with the better gearing.
2 door, I prefer the looks, I don't like backing up on right turns, and lifting a tire doesn't really bother me.
I have been a few places where I drug the bottom, and if would have been worse with a 4 door.

Less wheel lifting with a 4 door tho.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Legitimate question...why would anyone WANT a smaller, less powerful engine?

To get the proper transmission sir.

 

[not on the rug]

To get the proper transmission sir.

I think that's the only proper answer...but for me it was still a no-go. I choose 2.7 over everything else. I wish they at least gave the Wildtrak some paddle shifters like the Raptor.

 

[MNBigfoot]

This 4-door prototype never took off thank God...!

Slightly better looking than the Mustang II, and would've fit the theme of the ageing Secretary's car.

 

[Spiff]

So I have found some nice black diamonds with 2.3L but before I can buy they are gone. I now have found two bd with the 2.7 in them. I wanted a 2.3 but what's your ideas on a 2.7. How hard is it to find a low milage 2 door 2.3 bd that dealers will deal on. We like white and cactus Grey and AZ blue. Would I not like the 2.7 thanks.

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[crzyhawk]

Slightly better looking than the Mustang II, and would've fit the theme of the ageing Secretary's car.

I'd 100% take the Mustang II over one of those.

 

[not on the rug]

I'd 100% take the Mustang II over one of those.

@DALOLA appropriate use of this, right? Lol

 

[DALOLA]

@DALOLA appropriate use of this, right? Lol

 

[MNBigfoot]

I'd 100% take the Mustang II over one of those.

88 HP fitted into a Pinto chassis, what's not to love?

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