It's hard to tell from the pictures, but what is the size difference on the ports on either side vs your adapter plate? The holes look small, but I can't tell if it's my imagination or not.

Also, just an idea since you're able to create things like this.... what do you think about the idea of using the 2.5 manifold and creating an adapter plate for the TB instead?

 

The port widths are the same on both engines. It's just the height that is different. The port size in my plate is exact size as 2.3 intake port. I could make a TB adapter plate but I didn't want to leave all the 2.3 charge plate solonoids not hooked up and throwing codes.

 

I am interested in one of these plates. I will need it soon as my engine oil leak is significantly worse. It is up to 2 quarts per week and there are piles of oil all over the place now. I am parking the car until I can get it swapped. I am half tempted to try and replace the rear main seal on this engine, but have been reading all over the place about the failed attempts. That is a lot of labor to throw away. I have found 2.5 engines locally for reasonable prices with less than 100k on them, my 2.3 is over 191,000 miles already. I need to do something before school starts at the beginning of August.

 

I have them ready to go. Thanks

 

I need one...PM sent.

 

If anyone needs one please hit me up at FTodaro716@aol.com. Thanks Frank

 

New batch is done 12/3/15 4 left.

 

How thick are your adapter plates? Ideally id like to port match in a attempt to correct the issue if possible. But that really depends on how thick the adapter is.

 

My plates are 1/8 thick. The plate ports are exact match to 2.3 intake. No need to touch it at all.

 

I meant to match the 2.5 on one side, to the 2.3 on the other. We did this on the old Mazda KL engines when running the JDM ZE square port intake manifold on the oval port DE heads. In order to correct the mismatched ports.

 

Yeah if plate was 1/2 thick but at 1/8 inch nothing to do to it.

 

Yea, Definitely not thick enough for that. But still the best option we have. Gonna PM you on purchasing one now.

 

Please Contact me

I am looking for this adaptor asap.

Email me: samlilly2@gmail.com
Cell: 919-222-1736

I have a 2.5L on the way and need this for my swap.

Thanks
Sam Lilly

 

I am looking for this adaptor asap.

Email me: samlilly2@gmail.com
Cell: 919-222-1736

I have a 2.5L on the way and need this for my swap.

Thanks
Sam Lilly

I replied to your mail here. I also sent you 2 emails to your gmail account. You can reach me at FTodaro716@aol.com Thanks Frank

 

Hi 2008Milan
I upgraded engines for the same reasons you posted, and used the info in this post to make it happen. Thanks.
Now I've changed to a 2.5L manifold with a 2.3L throttle Body, on a 2.3L to 2.5L engine swap.
I just posted a new thread "2.3L to 2.5L engine Swap using 2.5L manifold, 2.3L throttle body on 2006 Fusion."
If putting this reply here is inappropriate, feel free to remove it.
Thanks again

 

Hey guys I'd like to bring you my 2.3L TB to 2.5L intake adapter. From the ones that brought you the original plate that got many up and running when there was nothing else out there at the time. The main thing you guys might like is the PRICE. 50% off what others are charging. I will be selling this kit with all SS hardware for $75 BUT if you bought one of my original plates you can buy for $69 !!!!!!! To your door. I just ran off a dozen before I do the 100 part run. You can contact me at FTodaro716@aol.com

 

Hello its June 2017 and I still make these (both styles) and have them in stock. Thanks Frank FTodaro716@aol.com

 

I will be updating thread with photos NOT from photobucket. Thanks

 

Just a heads up I got hit by a car on my harley and broke both my leg bones so I have been laid uo for awhile. I got emails from couple people wanting these so out to garage I hobbled and ran off another batch. 8/25/17 If anyone needs one you know how to reach me, FTodaro716@aol.com Thanks Frank

 

I'm not one to kick a competitor while hes down. That's some shit luck there, dude. Hope you heal up well. I never like seeing a bike go down....

 

Ok other 5 are gone and just machined up a double batch of 10 ready to go now. 9/18/17 Thanks Frank

 

Hey guys new batch of 10 made, 4 already gone. 1/12/18

 

New batch made 3/25/18.

 

Guys I always have these kits in stock. And new lower price! 10/1/18

 

Any still in stock?

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Ok guys I just bought a 2008 Milan for cheap with dead 2.3. It ate the oil and they drove it with no/low oil and killed all the bearings in the engine. I wanted the newest cheapest car I could find and the replacement engine had to be cheap also. I did all the research and found out the 2.3 has a bit of problems and the used engines are priced high and they all have 100 plus K on them. The 2010 to 2012 2.5's have a better rep and you can score low mileage ones cheap.
The problem with the 2.5 is it has taller intake ports and matching intake that does not have the charge plates and other sensors on it like the older models like mine have. So like mentioned here you can't use the 10-12 intake. The older intake leaves a gap at top that needs to be sealed. So this is where I machined up the intake adapter plate and gasket. The 2.5 dropped right in with some changes that I will note.
So after a lot of measuring and drawing up blue prints I made my prototype one. Then with this one I can make changes and then make those changes to final adapter. Here is the adapter with Mr Gasket Intake gasket material, gasket that was made at same time.

Here is the adapter on the intake.

Here is the adapter on the head.

Car started and ran mint right off the bat. Was wondering if I should make more of these if people want newer engines in fusions if their 2.3 dies?

 

Hey anyway I can order one of these adapters in canada? Thanks that's the last step to my swap

 

for those looking for 2.3-2.5 adapter plate and have tried reaching out to frank with no luck recently I've found a guy on Facebook who produces and sells them: TRMR Garage

and his listing for the plate on eBay: Ford Duratec 2.3 IM to 2.5 cylinder head adapter plate | eBay

 

I seem to be a day late to the party, but I was hoping to find one of these adapter plates.
Are you still in the 3rd dimension?