$29,900
ECOBOOST
Defender 2.3L EcoBoost & 10R80 Conversion Kit
A complete, US-engineered turbocharged installation kit. Matched powertrain, transmission control, intercooling, electronics, fuel system, exhaust, ancillaries, and all installation hardware — calibrated for modern North American driving conditions and daily-driven Defender builds.
What's Inside the Kit
ENGINE
Ford - 2.3 L EcoBoost
Ford - 2.3 L EcoBoost Engine Cover
TRANSMISSION & ADAPTER
Ford 10R80 10 Speed Transmission
RRO - Transfer Case Adapter
RRO - Transmisison Crossmember
Transmission Cooler
Stainless Steel Braide Transmission Cooler Lines
PROP SHAFTS
New Front and Rear Prop Shafts (Includes Hardware)
ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLIES
Power Control Modules (PCM) + Wire Harness w/Controls Seals
Temperature Sensor
RRO - Proprietary Mounting Hardware
GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Gear Shifter - LoCar Shifter w/Indicator Strip
RRO - Proprietary Mounting Hardware
RADIATOR & INTERCOOLER PACKAGE
Td5 Radiator
Radiator Hoses
Td5 Intercooler
RRO - Intercooler Hoses
RRO - Proprietary Mounting Hardware
EXHAUST SYSTEM
RRO - 3" Std Aluminized Steel Downpipe
RRO - 3" Std Aluminized Steel Center Silencer
RRO - 3" Std Alumninized Steel Tailpipe
FUEL SYSTEM
RRO - HF-1 Proprietary High-Flow in Tank Fuel Pump
In-Line Fuel Filter
Gates Fuel Line AN Connections
AUXILERY COMPONENTS
Electric/Hydraulic Power
Steering Note:
RRO = RAD-ROVER OUTFITTERS
Engineered for North American Use
This system is calibrated for:
• Sustained highway cruising
• Stop-and-go traffic conditions
• Larger tire Defender builds
• Real-world heat loads
It is not a universal turbo kit adapted to a Defender.
It is Defender-engineered.
Investment
System pricing varies based on:
• Transmission selection
• Drive orientation
• Installation pathway
• Optional upgrades
Installed conversion projects typically range:
$55,000 – $85,000
Final investment determined during structured consultation.
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Overview
The Rad-Rover 2.3L EcoBoost Defender Conversion System delivers modern turbocharged performance with structured integration engineered specifically for the Defender chassis.
This is not a universal turbo swap.
It is a complete, platform-specific system refined through more than 100 Defender and Series conversions — developed, tested, and hand-built in Ames, Iowa · USA.
Why the 2.3L EcoBoost Platform?
The EcoBoost delivers modern drivability without excess weight or unnecessary complexity.
Turbocharged torque.
10-speed refinement.
Balanced front-end feel.
Ideal for owners who want:
• Daily-driver usability
• Modern highway confidence
• Smooth automatic shifting
• Reduced engine stress at cruising speeds
• Refined, OEM-style operation
Engineered for Defender Chassis
The Defender platform presents unique engineering challenges:
• Limited frontal airflow
• Tight engine bay packaging
• Steering clearance constraints
• Transfer case alignment sensitivity
Our system addresses these directly.
Mount placement, cooling design, and driveline geometry are developed specifically for Defender architecture — not adapted from generic LS kits.
Why Rad-Rover
Few engineer them properly for the Defender platform.
Rad-Rover combines:
• In-house fabrication
• Structured cooling solutions
• Refined driveline geometry
• Clean electrical integration
• Real-world installation experience
Engineered + Hand-Built in Ames, Iowa · USA.