2.3 internals in a 2.0 block? possibilities ? issues? Re-build in progress

[racall]

my 06 2.3 threw a rod , i have a 2007 2.0 engine that spun bearings at 70k miles ( swapped engine for friend last year )

have both engines apart in garage

2.3 block is shot , and 1 rod

i was thinking could use 2.3 crank / balance shaft delete as the 2.0 does have oil port nor holes for it , new rods / pistons / rings and having shop check block to make sure when bearings spun didnt do any unseen damage

anybody try this ?

recommendations ?

seeing a 2.3 engine is $1300+ used and no real warranties , and a 2.0 engine would require new harness, pcm, and , keys flashed cost to benefit is tight in all aspects .

do not plan on keeping car for too much longer

 

[AZ-520]

Look up ford fusion engines on ebay, about 600.00 less than the mazda ones, same engine, upgrade to 2.5 fusion engine, even better.

 

[njaremka]

if you can get a 2.5, get the 2.5. its a MUCH better engine. oh, and the 2.3 internals will not work inside a 2.0.

 

[racall]

yes i have both blocks , 2.0 has oil valleys where the balance shaft would mount , also the 2.3 piston journals are little over 1/4" longer , externally the same other than a few wire harness differences . i ended up picking up a 2.3 longblock rebuilt with 15k miles for $550!!!!!!