Pulled a camper with my BadSas 2.3

[23OBX2.7]

I abused / ran very hard my wonderful S550 Mustang HPP convertible for 50000 miles year round. Ran like a dream and made $7K on it. Always warmed up and 2-3 min cool down, Pennzoil 5W40 euro synthetic every 3000 miles and trans every 20,000 with Motorcraft. Had dirty side catch can and Radium.alloy PVC baffle plate plugs at 25K miles. Went through set of 244/40/19 premium brand UHP and UHPAS every 7000 miles.

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[Original Bender]

No stupid V6 belongs in anything.

I'll take an inline or V8 engine for any kind of work tasks over a V6 any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Towing isn't about raw horsepower or torque. Gearing, brakes and chassis play an even more important role and when you crawl under the Bronco, you'll see it's not meant to be a tow at it's limits.

I tow a 5x10 utility trailer pretty regularly over a few mountain passes with my measly 2.3/7MT. Keep speeds reasonable and stay out of the way of the swingin-dick one-ton diesel bros hauling 40' fifth wheels at 85mph up the mountains and you'll do fine.

@Original Bender does your trailer have brakes? Most under 3500lbs don't come with trailer brakes. I decided to add some to my utility trailer and it helps offload a lot of the braking from the Bronco. I'd recommend it, even if your state doesn't legally require it.

Frontal area of the trailer is important to keep in mind as well. It seems that teardrop probably moves some decent air over it, even though it's taller than the Bronco.

This one does. I don’t have a brake controller installed though. It’s well under where you would need one. I 110% recommend the weight distribution hitch though. Properly set up, they pull nicer than a gooseneck or fifth wheel

 

[Original Bender]

Glad you v6 autists have to tell everyone you like your six when nobody asked. It reminds me of vegans for some reason

 

[Thor_1]

Glad you v6 autists have to tell everyone you like your six when nobody asked. It reminds me of vegans for some reason

Kinda the opposite. Being a vegan makes you weaker because humans need meat. It’s the meat eater’s (2.7) telling the vegans (2.3) they need more power in their life.

 

[JaredH790]

I pull a R-Pod 180 with my Bronco ... upgrading the intercooler makes a difference. I am running a Wagner Tuning Stock location replacement/upgraded intercooler. It makes a significant difference. My tuning is still stock.

I have replaced the air filter with an AEM (I think) off-road air filter made to handle some dirt. Not just the typical oiled K&N style filter but it is washable and works well. I am still using the stock intake plumbing otherwise.

I also always run 93 or (91 if best available) when towing. Bronco does just fine. I do have the 2.7 but there is nothing wrong with the 2.3 either. Both are good engines as long as you keep the filters and the oil clean and use premium when towing.

Enjoy and ignore anyone who tries to bring you down ... it isn't worth your time to respond.

 

[Original Bender]

I pull a R-Pod 180 with my Bronco ... upgrading the intercooler makes a difference. I am running a Wagner Tuning Stock location replacement/upgraded intercooler. It makes a significant difference. My tuning is still stock.

I have replaced the air filter with an AEM (I think) off-road air filter made to handle some dirt. Not just the typical oiled K&N style filter but it is washable and works well. I am still using the stock intake plumbing otherwise.

I also always run 93 or (91 if best available) when towing. Bronco does just fine. I do have the 2.7 but there is nothing wrong with the 2.3 either. Both are good engines as long as you keep the filters and the oil clean and use premium when towing.

Enjoy and ignore anyone who tries to bring you down ... it isn't worth your time to respond.

ok, I’m new here. But I’m definitely not new to forums or the internet. Also as a former cop, nobody on a keyboard is going to offend me.
I don’t get PTSD

I GIVE PTSD

I’ll be nice here, but I have been known to be a full blown Troll when needed.

At any rate, the 2.3 is a perfect little truck motor. Idgaf what others think lol

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

Welcome ex-lawman. FYI, the things that upset people here, and/or that too many threads degenerate into: 1) your Bronco has too many, or too few doors, 2) the Bronco has too small an engine (or how come there’s no 3.0L or V8 option for everyone?), 3) manual trannies are obviously superior, because anything else isn’t really driving, 4) how is it possible that Ford is not making the exact combo of options I want, and making something else?! And 5) no memory seats, WTF?!

 

[Brian_B]

Welcome ex-lawman. FYI, the things that upset people here, and/or that too many threads degenerate into: 1) your Bronco has too many, or too few doors, 2) the Bronco has too small an engine (or how come there’s no 3.0L or V8 option for everyone?), 3) manual trannies are obviously superior, because anything else isn’t really driving, 4) how is it possible that Ford is not making the exact combo of options I want, and making something else?! And 5) no memory seats, WTF?!

Not wrong

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