2015 HP & TQ for New Engines (Numbers Inside)
08-23-2014, 09:44 AM
#161
Senior Member
I am a little disappointed with no change in the 3.5 TT power ratings. A little tune tweaking would improve the numbers and the driving. I would also like some details on the improved cooling that allows the center mount licence plate. Bigger IC, remove blocking plates, relocate the IC higher up?
08-24-2014, 07:18 AM
#162
Senior Member/Vietnam Vet
Ski, I wonder if Ford figured the '15 feels noticeably more powerful with the current 3.5 TT and the weight loss. You would also expect it to have slightly better fuel economy without any engine mods, leaving those tuning options open for future 3.5 models. I have a '13 3.5 EB SC and I can't wait to drive a '15 in the same configuration to see what a 700 lb weight loss feels like!
08-25-2014, 04:24 AM
#164
That's 858lbs lighter than my '10 super cab 4x4!
Last edited by desync0; 08-25-2014 at 04:26 AM. Reason: Whoops forgot to remove my weight
08-25-2014, 06:49 AM
#165
Personally I think the new engine's Ford is offering are a smart move. That's me tho.
Obviously GM, Chrysler, & Ford are taking the MPG wars seriously. Toyota however.....is not yet.
Toyota's own lead engineer stated that it's a reliable proven powerplant.
So they felt no immediate need to change it.
As we can all see by the recession years to 2013, sales have increased steadily.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tundra#Sales
Not as high as the peak in 2007 of course, but lets face reality.....
That's when everyone was irresponsibly financing vehicles out of HELOC home loans before the real estate crash.
However, I personally feel Toyota's Tundra is a very very nice truck and was my 2nd choice.
The only thing killing it for me was the MPG versus the competition. 2013's had the best cloth too.
Obviously GM, Chrysler, & Ford are taking the MPG wars seriously. Toyota however.....is not yet.
So they felt no immediate need to change it.
As we can all see by the recession years to 2013, sales have increased steadily.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tundra#Sales
Not as high as the peak in 2007 of course, but lets face reality.....
That's when everyone was irresponsibly financing vehicles out of HELOC home loans before the real estate crash.
However, I personally feel Toyota's Tundra is a very very nice truck and was my 2nd choice.
The only thing killing it for me was the MPG versus the competition. 2013's had the best cloth too.
Last edited by CreepinDeth; 08-25-2014 at 06:52 AM.
08-25-2014, 07:54 AM
#166
Personally I think the new engine's Ford is offering are a smart move. That's me tho.
Obviously GM, Chrysler, & Ford are taking the MPG wars seriously. Toyota however.....is not yet.
Toyota's own lead engineer stated that it's a reliable proven powerplant.
So they felt no immediate need to change it.
As we can all see by the recession years to 2013, sales have increased steadily.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tundra#Sales
Not as high as the peak in 2007 of course, but lets face reality.....
That's when everyone was irresponsibly financing vehicles out of HELOC home loans before the real estate crash.
However, I personally feel Toyota's Tundra is a very very nice truck and was my 2nd choice.
The only thing killing it for me was the MPG versus the competition. 2013's had the best cloth too.
Obviously GM, Chrysler, & Ford are taking the MPG wars seriously. Toyota however.....is not yet.
Toyota's own lead engineer stated that it's a reliable proven powerplant.
So they felt no immediate need to change it.
As we can all see by the recession years to 2013, sales have increased steadily.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tundra#Sales
Not as high as the peak in 2007 of course, but lets face reality.....
That's when everyone was irresponsibly financing vehicles out of HELOC home loans before the real estate crash.
However, I personally feel Toyota's Tundra is a very very nice truck and was my 2nd choice.
The only thing killing it for me was the MPG versus the competition. 2013's had the best cloth too.
09-02-2014, 12:56 PM
#167
Is it later than normal for the testing and certification to be over before Ford can release HP and torque figures for the 5.0 ?
I am assuming Ford has not yet released. I do not remember folks not having figures when they can order a new truck.
I am assuming Ford has not yet released. I do not remember folks not having figures when they can order a new truck.
09-02-2014, 01:10 PM
#168
IT nerd geek DORK NERD
Personally I think the new engine's Ford is offering are a smart move. That's me tho.
Obviously GM, Chrysler, & Ford are taking the MPG wars seriously. Toyota however.....is not yet.
Toyota's own lead engineer stated that it's a reliable proven powerplant.
So they felt no immediate need to change it.
As we can all see by the recession years to 2013, sales have increased steadily.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tundra#Sales
Not as high as the peak in 2007 of course, but lets face reality.....
That's when everyone was irresponsibly financing vehicles out of HELOC home loans before the real estate crash.
However, I personally feel Toyota's Tundra is a very very nice truck and was my 2nd choice.
The only thing killing it for me was the MPG versus the competition. 2013's had the best cloth too.
Obviously GM, Chrysler, & Ford are taking the MPG wars seriously. Toyota however.....is not yet.
Toyota's own lead engineer stated that it's a reliable proven powerplant.
So they felt no immediate need to change it.
As we can all see by the recession years to 2013, sales have increased steadily.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tundra#Sales
Not as high as the peak in 2007 of course, but lets face reality.....
That's when everyone was irresponsibly financing vehicles out of HELOC home loans before the real estate crash.
However, I personally feel Toyota's Tundra is a very very nice truck and was my 2nd choice.
The only thing killing it for me was the MPG versus the competition. 2013's had the best cloth too.
09-02-2014, 03:54 PM
#169
Senior Member
I'm not sure why this has turned into a Toyota Tundra discussion, because there is really nothing to discuss.
If the Tundra is as good as its proponents in this thread claim it is, why are American truck buyers buying other brands, in droves?
I mean, it isn't even close, 951,322 for the USA top 3 compared to 69,299 for Tundra, they are being outsold by 13 to 1. Must be a great truck. Really?
And that is NOT an opinion.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2014/08...2014.html#more
If the Tundra is as good as its proponents in this thread claim it is, why are American truck buyers buying other brands, in droves?
I mean, it isn't even close, 951,322 for the USA top 3 compared to 69,299 for Tundra, they are being outsold by 13 to 1. Must be a great truck. Really?
And that is NOT an opinion.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2014/08...2014.html#more
09-02-2014, 04:43 PM
#170
Raptor Minion
I'd take sales numbers with a grain of salt. If you discount something enough, no matter how bad it is, it will sell. Sales volume is not necessarily an indicator of good quality.
Fact is Toyota has been improving the Tundra steadily year after year. You would expect that from any major manufacturer. Is it as good as an F150? In some respects yes, in other no. Depends on what choices you make in your options. And choice is good. Competition is good. The 2014 Tundra is an outstanding truck, on the par with the 2014 Ford F-150. Too bad Ford moved the goal posts, again.
Fact is Toyota has been improving the Tundra steadily year after year. You would expect that from any major manufacturer. Is it as good as an F150? In some respects yes, in other no. Depends on what choices you make in your options. And choice is good. Competition is good. The 2014 Tundra is an outstanding truck, on the par with the 2014 Ford F-150. Too bad Ford moved the goal posts, again.
