Ford 3.7 Cyclone Engine Problems The Ford 3.7 V6 Cyclone engine (Duratec 37) was introduced in 2009 and continues to be manufactured today. The Ford 3.7L engine produces between 270 and 305 horsepower. It was the first engine to offer 300+hp and 30+mpg in the 2011 Mustang. In other words, the Duratec 37 strikes an … Read more

Honda L15B7 1.5 Turbo Engine Honda is taking a new direction with the L15B7 VTC 1.5 turbo engine. Honda’s 1.5T engine extracts maximum power from the small engine via a single turbocharger and direct injection. The base models produce between 174 and 182 horsepower, while the Civic Si’s L15B7 engine produces 205 horsepower. Respectable figures … Read more

3.5 EcoBoost Twin Turbo V6 Engine Ford introduced the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in the Lincoln MKS, MKT, Ford Flex, and Taurus SHO in 2010. The 3.5 liter twin turbo V6 engine was then integrated into a variety of other Ford and Lincoln models over the next few years. It’s a powerful engine with 355 to … Read more

Subaru FA20 Engine Problems The 2.0 Subaru FA20 engine was introduced in 2012 in two variants. The FA20D engines are non-turbo and use direct and port injection. The FA20F, on the other hand, features a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection. Both variants of the Subaru FA20 were named to Wards Auto’s list of the ten … Read more

Mazda introduced the 13B Rotary engine in 1973 with the Mazda RX-4. The 13B is the most produced rotary engine used in production cars, with a lifespan of nearly 40 years. In terms of the RX-7, the 13B was introduced in 1984 with the FB GSL-SE models. The 13B is a member of Mazda’s Wankel … Read more

Chrysler designed and manufactured the 3.7 PowerTech from 2002 to 2012. The engine served as the standard engine for Dodge Ram trucks and a variety of other Dodge and Jeep mid-size vehicles. With 210hp and 235 lb-ft of torque, the engine lacked power and efficiency, prompting its replacement. The 3.7L PowerTech was revised in 2005, … Read more

Ford 2.7 EcoBoost Engine Problems Ford introduced the 2.7 twin turbo EcoBoost engine in 2015, following the success of the 3.5 EcoBoost. The 2.7-liter engine produces a respectable 315-335 horsepower and 350-400 pound-feet of torque. The 2.7 EcoBoost engines lack the power of the larger 3.5 liter engines. However, it provides more than enough power … Read more

Toyota 2AR-FE Engine Problems Toyota introduced the 2AR-FE 2.5L inline-4 engine in 2008. Even today, it is available as an engine option for the Toyota Camry and RAV4. 2AR-FE engines produce between 169 and 180 horsepower. While this is not a large amount of power by modern standards, it is sufficient for the engine’s intended … Read more

Ford 3.5 V6 Engine Problems In 2007, Ford introduced the 3.5L V6 engine for use in the Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, and Lincoln MKZ. It was then incorporated into a variety of subsequent Ford models. Ford’s 3.5-liter V6 engines are also referred to as the Duratec 35, the 3.5 TiVCT, and the 3.5 Cyclone. The … Read more

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Downpipe Upgrades We recently published a guide on the best 2.3 Mustang EcoBoost bolt-on mods. Downpipes were included on that list and continue to be one of our favorite turbo engine bolt-on upgrades. There are numerous advantages to upgrading the downpipe on your Mustang EcoBoost. We discussed this briefly in the previous … Read more