Has anyone actually driven the new 5.0 yet?
10-28-2014, 09:47 PM
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The EB3.5 is a carry over. The 5.0 has increased from 350hp/380lb-ft to 385hp/387lb-ft.
10-28-2014, 11:06 PM
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And, there are likely other modest improvements to the 5.0 head and induction components based on the 2015 Mustang mods. In my view as a non-towing, conservative, driver who currently owns a 300 HP 5.4 with a 4-speed tranny, the 2015 engine-transmission is light years ahead and the combo will last my lifetime and beyond.
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Jim_W (10-29-2014)
10-28-2014, 11:12 PM
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Almost makes me want to get a new stx reg cab 5.0. 400ish lbs lighter and a few xtra ponies factory.. should make for a bit faster truck.. I dont tow a bunch and am more into the sport truck style. Basically a modern day lightning.
10-29-2014, 10:13 AM
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10-30-2014, 12:09 AM
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As a Ford fan, I'd love to drive a new 5.0 to see what it's like. I'm just as interested in comparing it side by side with the 2015 3.5 EB.
As a 40 something guy who's owned 5.0 mustangs and F-150 pickups with v8 motors and aftermarket exhausts, I'm more than happy with my 2013 3.5 EB. Power, efficiency and a quiet ride beats the vroom vroom sound!
As a 40 something guy who's owned 5.0 mustangs and F-150 pickups with v8 motors and aftermarket exhausts, I'm more than happy with my 2013 3.5 EB. Power, efficiency and a quiet ride beats the vroom vroom sound!
10-30-2014, 09:04 AM
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Check out the Ecoboost vs other V8's.
Check out the Ecoboost vs other V8's.
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10-31-2014, 08:36 AM
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The regular cab loses 560+ pounds for 2015. From 48XX to 42XX pounds.
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Big Blu (12-02-2014)
10-31-2014, 06:42 PM
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in the video @3:09 is the 5.0 drag race....
To me there is no reason they dont have lower gears in the v8 like 410's it is a revvy engine and will be an animal with the low gearing. The turbos are what they are. My ecoboost has 3.31 and is very quick especially when i have my custom mpt tunes installed. I have beaten many turbo charged cars by a few car lengths in 1/4 mile drags. The v8 with the upcomming tranny will be extrmely good! If they dont do away with the v8 before it comes out. I personally dont think for will do that. but you never know!
To me there is no reason they dont have lower gears in the v8 like 410's it is a revvy engine and will be an animal with the low gearing. The turbos are what they are. My ecoboost has 3.31 and is very quick especially when i have my custom mpt tunes installed. I have beaten many turbo charged cars by a few car lengths in 1/4 mile drags. The v8 with the upcomming tranny will be extrmely good! If they dont do away with the v8 before it comes out. I personally dont think for will do that. but you never know!