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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
 
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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
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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.
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Here is the adapter on the intake.
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Here is the adapter on the head.
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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?
 
A throttle body adapter may be a better solution than the manifold adapter, mine has been working for years. 2008Milan was making a nice throttle body adapter kit, as well.
Easy to make.
 
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