I have a 2013 CX-5 Grand Touring and I’m looking to do an engine swap to give it some more power. Anyone got suggestions?
I agree. OP seems to be wanting to swap his 2.0L to 2.5L, for 29-hp gain. Although it seems simple, but with computerized control on almost every thing nowadays, there may be a lot more to be involved. That’s why very few people would try it even on seemly simple 2.0L to 2.5L mainly due to the cost, and it’s going to be hard to find any information for the project.The “get a different vehicle” response may not be welcome but for the vast majority of situations, it is the correct one. Once you get beyond basic intake/exhaust mods that may slightly improve performance, costs escalate to the point it makes no economic sense compared to simply trading for another car. Exceptions might be where you are a good mechanic with ready access to tools, engine hoists, lifts, etc. and/or you have a line on bargain used parts. Or where you simply want a challenging project.
I have no idea if a 2.5t is an easy bolt-in for the 2.5 engine.... I’d be surprised if it also doesn’t involve major fabrication and adaptation of engine systems to the old chassis.
- Mark
I definitely want to do something challenging for myself. I have been looking at putting a 2.5L turbocharged Subaru Boxer engine for the WRX STI. I’m willing to make any other changes to the car that may be needed. I really just want to know if this will work or not.The “get a different vehicle” response may not be welcome but for the vast majority of situations, it is the correct one. Once you get beyond basic intake/exhaust mods that may slightly improve performance, costs escalate to the point it makes no economic sense compared to simply trading for another car. Exceptions might be where you are a good mechanic with ready access to tools, engine hoists, lifts, etc. and/or you have a line on bargain used parts. Or where you simply want a challenging project.
I have no idea if a 2.5t is an easy bolt-in for the 2.5 engine.... I’d be surprised if it also doesn’t involve major fabrication and adaptation of engine systems to the old chassis.
- Mark
Like I said, I am willing to do any other changes to the car the are needed included a transmission swap. Which will probably be necessary.Putting a Subaru Boxer engine in a CX-5?
How would you begin to even drop it in?
And what about trying to mate it to a Mazda tranny?
That would require some serious engineering. I just don't see that happening.
The Mazda 2.5 sounds like a safer bet.
Slapping on charger is "easy" but beefing up the internals, axles, trans and diff is gonna be really really difficult.how much more power are you looking for? how much money you got?
an ecu tune on the 2.0 would probably get you close to stock 2.5 power levels.
theres always NOS.
or custom turbo/supercharger.
i would look into that personally before thinking about swaps.
I definitely want to do something challenging for myself. I have been looking at putting a 2.5L turbocharged Subaru Boxer engine for the WRX STI. I’m willing to make any other changes to the car that may be needed. I really just want to know if this will work or not.
right, it all depends on how much extra “power” the op is looking for. if its sti levels, the drivetrain would probably need beefing up.Slapping on charger is "easy" but beefing up the internals, axles, trans and diff is gonna be really really difficult.
I would rather vote for rwd turbo k swap. Parts are readily available, easy to source, and relatively cheap to replace.
I saw a blog where a guy dropped a small block chevy V8 in a Miata. It took a year or so with a lot of welding and rebuilding but he made it work. I think he pulled the computer and wiring out of a Corvette along with the engine. I think he ended up with a heat problem if he pushed it hard, wasn't enough enough room for needed airflow to keep it cool.
Like I said, I am willing to do any other changes to the car the are needed included a transmission swap. Which will probably be necessary.
The difference, though, is that Miatas are already RWD, and V8 engines tend to fit quite well in the engine bay, especially GM LS and Ford Coyote engines. The length is about the same as the I4, and the width of the V engine is about the same as the I4 engine with the intake and exhaust manifolds included.My coworker "plopped" a Chevy LS1 with a turbo into his Miata.
The amount of custom fabrication was crazy, but it was a badass car.
Not sure if he had heat issues, but I know he hit the road coarse a few times with it.
Like others have said, if you have the time and money, you can probably install (almost) any drivetrain into the CX5.
First, I think you meant Miatas are RWD.The difference, though, is that Miatas are already AWD, and V8 engines tend to fit quite well in the engine bay, especially GM LS and Ford Coyote engines. The length is about the same as the I4, and the width of the V engine is about the same as the I4 engine with the intake and exhaust manifolds included.
Would be much, much harder to put that into a CX5, or any FWD car. A few people have done Vette engines in Civic hatchbacks (Civette), but with that there's barely a shell of the original car left once it's done.