My impression of the 3 engines after test drive.
02-19-2015, 06:15 PM
#21
Senior Member
Just asking so don't take this the wrong way, but what are the pros and cons or difference to the 5.0 downshifting and the EB turbos spooling to keep it in gear? The 5.0 gets better power at a higher RPM but its there. The EB has the power down low at a huge cost to boost. Aside from towing, wouldn't these offset?
I'm only asking out of curiosity. Barely any hills here at all let alone mountains so this doesn't apply to me.
I'm only asking out of curiosity. Barely any hills here at all let alone mountains so this doesn't apply to me.
Nothing wrong at all with either motor!
02-19-2015, 06:20 PM
#22
Smallseafishie
Just so you know I'm in no way hell bent on a V8. In fact before my test drive I was leaning strongly towards the 2.7 or 3.5 simply because it's the newer technology and seems to be where the industry is going. I also love the thought of better fuel economy. The 5.0 was last on my list before the test drive. For me the 5.0 made me smile from ear to ear and thats what makes me want to spend 40k.
Just so you know I'm in no way hell bent on a V8. In fact before my test drive I was leaning strongly towards the 2.7 or 3.5 simply because it's the newer technology and seems to be where the industry is going. I also love the thought of better fuel economy. The 5.0 was last on my list before the test drive. For me the 5.0 made me smile from ear to ear and thats what makes me want to spend 40k.
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iFord (04-10-2015)
02-19-2015, 06:28 PM
#23
Senior Member
Just asking so don't take this the wrong way, but what are the pros and cons or difference to the 5.0 downshifting and the EB turbos spooling to keep it in gear? The 5.0 gets better power at a higher RPM but its there. The EB has the power down low at a huge cost to boost. Aside from towing, wouldn't these offset?
I'm only asking out of curiosity. Barely any hills here at all let alone mountains so this doesn't apply to me.
I'm only asking out of curiosity. Barely any hills here at all let alone mountains so this doesn't apply to me.
02-19-2015, 06:31 PM
#24
Senior Member
Smallseafishie
Just so you know I'm in no way hell bent on a V8. In fact before my test drive I was leaning strongly towards the 2.7 or 3.5 simply because it's the newer technology and seems to be where the industry is going. I also love the thought of better fuel economy. The 5.0 was last on my list before the test drive. For me the 5.0 made me smile from ear to ear and thats what makes me want to spend 40k.
Just so you know I'm in no way hell bent on a V8. In fact before my test drive I was leaning strongly towards the 2.7 or 3.5 simply because it's the newer technology and seems to be where the industry is going. I also love the thought of better fuel economy. The 5.0 was last on my list before the test drive. For me the 5.0 made me smile from ear to ear and thats what makes me want to spend 40k.
You won't go wrong with the 5.0!! Long history and very dependable.
I've had diesels over the years and guess that's why I don't like hearing the motor keeping such high RPMs to keep the power band high enough.
The EB feels just like a diesel.
BoozeDaily has a good point, if you live in a flat area and don't really tow anything you probably will not realize the benefits or difference.
02-19-2015, 06:32 PM
#25
Loving my 5.0/3.73 setup. Still driving it easy as I have only 300 miles on it, but I did have to push it a little to get around someone today, and boy did it feel good and sound great!!
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roadPilot (02-20-2015)
02-19-2015, 06:37 PM
#26
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Smallseafishie
Just so you know I'm in no way hell bent on a V8. In fact before my test drive I was leaning strongly towards the 2.7 or 3.5 simply because it's the newer technology and seems to be where the industry is going. I also love the thought of better fuel economy. The 5.0 was last on my list before the test drive. For me the 5.0 made me smile from ear to ear and thats what makes me want to spend 40k.
Just so you know I'm in no way hell bent on a V8. In fact before my test drive I was leaning strongly towards the 2.7 or 3.5 simply because it's the newer technology and seems to be where the industry is going. I also love the thought of better fuel economy. The 5.0 was last on my list before the test drive. For me the 5.0 made me smile from ear to ear and thats what makes me want to spend 40k.
The low end TQ available on turbo engines will make them "feel" alot more powerful (HP wise) than some really are. In the case of the 3.5L, it outperforms the V8 in both departments. On your next test drive, go in with earplugs and see which one "feels" better.
02-19-2015, 07:13 PM
#29
An earlier poster said it best, each engine has a particular audience. For the person who uses the truck for work and family, but doesn't haul much weight in the bed or tow more than a few thousand pounds, the 2.7 is perfect. If I towed more weight, I would jump to the 3.5 Eco. And for people who love a V8 (again, I had the 5.0, it was a great truck!) Ford has all of their needs covered too. Win-win.
02-19-2015, 07:18 PM
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