New EcoBoost

[Ray]

The 373 rear end can pull 11,500 lbs.
The 315 rear end can pull 8,500 lbs.

That is plenty for a 1/2 ton truck.

[jlincecum]

the power bands in teh 2 motors are very different although the numbers are pretty close. the difference maker in the mileage is when you get on top at cruising speed because you have 6 cylinders burning fuel and not 8

[flounder_smacker]

generic spec sheet lol. just giving facts and not some ford techs mouth of word. not knocking on the 5.0 just pointing out the eco boost is better.

[Ray]

You don't need them when crusing at highway speed.
You need them when you want power.
Same with a V-8. You get better milage when you don't put your foot in it.
Why do you need more power if you are just cruising down the highway. That's when you want the milage.

[jlincecum]

Originally Posted by Ray

You don't need them when crusing at highway speed.
You need them when you want power.
Same with a V-8. You get better milage when you don't put your foot in it.
Why do you need more power if you are just cruising down the highway. That's when you want the milage.

in a nut shell Ray thats what ive said. the high numbers are when the turbo is rolling and at cruising speed it is a v6

[Ray]

Originally Posted by jlincecum

in a nut shell Ray thats what ive said. the high numbers are when the turbo is rolling and at cruising speed it is a v6

That's what I said.

[jlincecum]

Originally Posted by Ray

That's what I said.

Ray you been hangin with Ramos too much

[SaltERedneck]

shizzz gettin real up in this peice!

[Ray]

Turbo's don't put out much compressed air, unless the engine is under load or ramping up.
But you don't need much torque, unless you are under a load or ramping up.
I have a turbo diesel truck and a twin turbo gas truck.
You don't hear the turbo's whining unless you are under a load, or coming up to speed, or passing.

It's good to get good milage, and have decent torque too is a plus.

[Chem Man]

Thanks for the help guys.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Chem Man

Thanks for the help guys.

be careful what you ask for, may get a lot more info and B.S. then you bargain for

[Chem Man]

Good thing I did not ask about color!!!! Or even worse ford chevy or dodge
I posted for one reason I new I could get the pros and cons.
thanks again for the feed back

[Ray]

If it's on the internet, then it has to be true.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Ray

If it's on the internet, then it has to be true.

I believed everything said in this post, now I am trying to fig out how to get a Ford with both engines in it

[Ray]

Quick connects.

[Tightline11]

Originally Posted by jlincecum

Ray you been hangin with Ramos too much

I only have one question how did I get my name in this thread. I have a Ford and it's has the 5.4 and if I had to chose engines on my next Ford it will be the 5.0.


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[Ray]

Originally Posted by Tightline11

I only have one question how did I get my name in this thread. I have a Ford and it's has the 5.4 and if I had to chose engines on my next Ford it will be the 5.0.


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You have the worser engun. The hiya da numba, the worser it be.

[Tightline11]

Originally Posted by Ray

You have the worser engun. The hiya da numba, the worser it be.

All I know is I get the same gas mileage if I'm pulling a boat, RV or just crushing which I like no big shocker and being a 4X4 doesn't help the mileage. I don't have to expect 25 to the gallon I get the same all the time.


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[cduhon]

Originally Posted by Chem Man

EcoBoost or 5.0 engine? Ordering a new F-150 but do not know anyone that has pulled boat, camper etc. with new ecoboost motor. Anyone has one? Will it pull better than the old 5.4L?

I got the 5.0 4x4. Love it, Pulls the hell out of my 24' boat. Everything I need it to be. Traded in my 7.3 turbo-diesel for this truck. I feel like I have much more control while pulling with the 5.0 vs the 7.3. I looked at both 5.0 and ecoboost. Drove Ecoboost and was very impressed, almost like a sportscar. Read review after review and drove both several times. Ecoboost was a little louder due to the turbo ramping up. Final decision came after I spoke with mechanic at Planet Ford. Said 5.0 is a solid engine and proven- Easy to work on, lots of room and cheaper down the long haul for maintenance. Told me the turbo was expensive to work on. $2500 for one and told me $4000 to change out both of them. Told him I wanted a truck I could keep a long time- he told me to pick the 5.0- I bought it and never looked back. Love it.

[jlincecum]

Originally Posted by cduhon

I got the 5.0 4x4. Love it, Pulls the hell out of my 24' boat. Everything I need it to be. Traded in my 7.3 turbo-diesel for this truck. I feel like I have much more control while pulling with the 5.0 vs the 7.3. I looked at both 5.0 and ecoboost. Drove Ecoboost and was very impressed, almost like a sportscar. Read review after review and drove both several times. Ecoboost was a little louder due to the turbo ramping up. Final decision came after I spoke with mechanic at Planet Ford. Said 5.0 is a solid engine and proven- Easy to work on, lots of room and cheaper down the long haul for maintenance. Told me the turbo was expensive to work on. $2500 for one and told me $4000 to change out both of them. Told him I wanted a truck I could keep a long time- he told me to pick the 5.0- I bought it and never looked back. Love it.

but Corey, why would you listen to a man that works on these for a living??? the standard spec sheet on fords website says the ecoboost is the better engine!!!!

ok, I quit.