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05-27-2015, 07:54 PM

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05-27-2015, 07:55 PM

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im about to order my 15 f150 and im really torn between the two engine choices. ill be lifting the truck and using it on weekend trips and around town errands. I dont pull anything but want to able to if I have to. I love the sound of the coyote and its simplicity, but i also see the potential of the eb engines as far as power, but i cant stand how it sounds

I think you want the 5.0. Put exhaust on it and enjoy it. 1or2 mpg's doesn't mean much if the sound is what you want. I like the EB for my truck and will keep it quiet. If i want loud exhaust i will get the shelby out.

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05-27-2015, 09:30 PM

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Ya, this month alone...

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05-27-2015, 09:35 PM

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These types of posts are really annoying...
First off, the 5.0 is no more "simplistic" than the 3.5 eco, the 3.5 eco is not some kind of superman engine compared to the 5.0. Believe it or not, V8 engines were towing plenty of heavy trailers before the eco engines came along.

I own an eco and I drove both to determine which one I wanted...asking a forum such as this for advice on which engine to choose? no way!

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05-27-2015, 09:40 PM

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Your the one that has to drive it. Buy what YOU want, most of us did!

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05-27-2015, 10:10 PM

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5.0 ....enough said!!!

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05-27-2015, 10:29 PM

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I understand that trucks are heavy and are considered slow, But I'm buying a single cab short bed 4x4 and am a gear head so I won't leave it alone.

I also understand that this thread has been gone over 7000 times. But with all the extra moving parts of the eb engine I'm just standoffish as to maintenance cost after the warranty expires. But on the other hand I see the power potential behind a twin turbo v6