How Difficult Is An EcoBoost Engine Swap, And How Much Will It Cost?

The financial implications begin with the cost of the engine itself, whether sourced new or used. When sourcing a used engine, you have a couple of options. You could get a older car to serve as a project vehicle solely to utilize the engine for your swap, or maybe you or someone you know has a car whose engine would work for the swap. You could also find out if there are any engine swap meets happening around your area — at an event like that, you may find one for free or for a fraction of the cost of buying a used one. Buying a used one from a mechanic shop is also an option.

The cost of an EcoBoost engine will depend the engine variant, whether it’s new or used, its mileage, engine displacement, cylinders, horsepower, and more. If we take one of the most powerful Ford EcoBoost engines, the 2.3 liter four-cylinder GDI, you could get one for around $3,000 to $5,000. You can get a new engine kit directly from Ford for a little over $5000. Or if you’re feeling brave, you get one off eBay where prices can get a lot cheaper. There are also countless auto part sellers that sell EcoBoost engine kits. Buying a used engine will obviously mean that you’ll be getting it at a lower price, so if you’re trying to save money you should probably go down that route.

Asides from the engine, you’ll also need to budget for engine mounts, a potential transmission or adapter, a new or reprogrammed ECU, tuning software, and countless smaller components like wiring, hoses, and various hardware.