Ford Edge engine swap?????

[SchwarzenRegen]

I currently have a 2008 Ford Edge with 223000 miles on it and shes still chugging along, but I want to put a newer engine into it and redo the car to give it more preformance, more specificly I would like to engine swap the current V6 for a faster more powerful V8, Is this possible?? And if so, what would it take to do this, and what would a good estimation on pricing be for the V8 swap and a newer transmission? Any clues?

[Nick Halstead]

a v8 would be quite difficult, there just isn't enough room let alone the fact that most V8s are RWD and that's a whole other issue. I would say, your BEST choice would be to try and squeeze a newer 2.7TT ecoboost motor in there, it will fit. and it comes in both fwd and awd models so more parts to work with, will have to upgrade trans too. all in all, I'd say if done at home, in your garage, probably a $8,000. swap

[macbwt]

Not physically large enough for a V8 however if you have an extra 20K maybe more available you could BUILD an Edge with a V8. You will need to heavily modify the physical structure of the Edge. Change suspension, then you have to deal with the TCM and PCM and IPC by adding those components to make ti work which mean gutting out the interior and changing things around. Steering, AC, radiator etc. I think if you do some research on building cars for this type of 'Swap" you will find many issues

 

Adding a 2.7 will still require engine mount modifications, new TCM , PCM, IPC along with transmission mounts, shafts and front end suspesion and steering work around. Again this might turn into a build more than a swap.

 

Swap = parts engine and transmissions replaced with little modification

 

Build = body suspension, frame steering modifications (cutting, welding fabrication) to make engines transmissions fit

[SchwarzenRegen]

Not physically large enough for a V8 however if you have an extra 20K maybe more available you could BUILD an Edge with a V8. You will need to heavily modify the physical structure of the Edge. Change suspension, then you have to deal with the TCM and PCM and IPC by adding those components to make ti work which mean gutting out the interior and changing things around. Steering, AC, radiator etc. I think if you do some research on building cars for this type of 'Swap" you will find many issues

 

Adding a 2.7 will still require engine mount modifications, new TCM , PCM, IPC along with transmission mounts, shafts and front end suspesion and steering work around. Again this might turn into a build more than a swap.

 

Swap = parts engine and transmissions replaced with little modification

 

Build = body suspension, frame steering modifications (cutting, welding fabrication) to make engines transmissions fit

Okay say I get a newer Edge v6 to put back into the car, is there anyway to turbo or superchage the car? Such as building a custom one?

[macbwt]

Okay say I get a newer Edge v6 to put back into the car, is there anyway to turbo or superchage the car? Such as building a custom one?

Again space issue. there is not enough room for turbos with a V6 unless you go all Aussie on it. (turbo in rear and rerouted back to engine. Then you would still have PCM/TCM issues along with IPC and the 6F50 would rip it's self apart and maybe explode.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Nah, not worth supercharging. The open deck design of the 3.5/3.7 V6 sees to that. You would have to first get a deck adapter built to fill in the gaps between the block and cylinder wall, then possibly upgrade the rotating assembly to handle the increased power longterm.

http://www.supersixmotorsports.com/_pdf/cyclone-tech-v2.pdf

This is a pic likely from Livernois buildup, but of an ecoboost, based on the same 3.5L naturally aspirated engine

 

Even after you did that, you would need the 6F55 transmission really to put the power to the ground effectively, longterm.

[autom8r]

An electric build would be cool. Modified 6F tranmission or other gearbox. Batteries where fuel tank is and under backseat. I suppose you could use a powertrain from an old Escape. With some mods you could have a rocket.

[akirby]

Why not just find a used 2015 2.7L Sport? Probably cheaper in the long run and way more power potential.

[Ianmark]

Doesn't the Edge already have 265HP? I find it hard to believe that isn't enough for someone with an SUV. These vehicles don't handle too well so more HP is really only good on the drag strip.

 

But, if you want to add some HP, do it the old fashion way. An exhaust system can add another 3-5% horsepower. A cold air intake can increase horsepower by around 20HP and a performance chip or tuning can net another 20-40HP. Now, for around $1,000, that's about 45-70HP, not too bad.

 

Ian

Edited September 4, 2017 by Ianmark

[akirby]

Factory intake and exhaust are already pretty good - not much to be improved there. A tune will help if you run premium. You're not going to add 50 hp without forced induction.

[Waldo]

Doesn't the Edge already have 265HP? I find it hard to believe that isn't enough for someone with an SUV. These vehicles don't handle too well so more HP is really only good on the drag strip.

 

But, if you want to add some HP, do it the old fashion way. An exhaust system can add another 3-5% horsepower. A cold air intake can increase horsepower by around 20HP and a performance chip or tuning can net another 20-40HP. Now, for around $1,000, that's about 45-70HP, not too bad.

 

Ian

 

The old fashion way only works on old fashion cars. These days you're not going to add more power for a cheaper price than simply trading in for the more powerful newer models from the factory.