Mazda B4000 4x4 / Duratec 2.3L Turbo Swap

Start date: 9/1/08 Finished: 1/5/10

What's the deal? 97'pickup truck 230k miles 4.0 engine daily driver.

Time for upgrade to: Duratec 2.3l engine from a 2004 Ford Ranger.

New everything, complete vehicle rebuild and upgrade. Custom stainless steel tubular ex manifold, sheet metal aluminum intake manifold with air to water intercooler built inside and dual firing injectors. H-beam rods, forged pistons, garrett GT3076R turbo, SCT pro racer software for factory ECU. New gears: stock 3:73 to 4:88 Nitro gears front and rear Yukon limited slip rear with Eaton locker up front. Aluminum rear driveshaft upgrade.
Gas milage went from 17mpg with the 4.0L to 25mpg with the 2.3L Turbo.