can a tuned 5.0 keep up with a stock ecoboost?
11-04-2011, 07:13 AM
#263
On more meds than ymeski
Does the computer not "alter" the parameters when E85 is used? I guess what I'm asking is since the 5.0 uses variable intake and exhaust cam timing would it react different to E85 and thus change the overall power band (IE: better TQ or HP and different points) or would it just lift the numbers up the 15 HP and 10 TQ (before loss) evenly across the board?
11-04-2011, 08:02 AM
#264
FX4 SCrew TT'd V6
Does the computer not "alter" the parameters when E85 is used? I guess what I'm asking is since the 5.0 uses variable intake and exhaust cam timing would it react different to E85 and thus change the overall power band (IE: better TQ or HP and different points) or would it just lift the numbers up the 15 HP and 10 TQ (before loss) evenly across the board?
11-04-2011, 09:59 AM
#265
Senior Member
Originally Posted by my67falcon
Does the computer not "alter" the parameters when E85 is used? I guess what I'm asking is since the 5.0 uses variable intake and exhaust cam timing would it react different to E85 and thus change the overall power band (IE: better TQ or HP and different points) or would it just lift the numbers up the 15 HP and 10 TQ (before loss) evenly across the board?
11-05-2011, 11:42 AM
#266
I have the boss kit from 5 star. I forget the specifics but these two are a couple tenths difference stock. That kit adds about 50 HP so I would say it could / should take a stock eb.
My impressions are a whole new truck with the boss intake kit. If I'm not careful I bark the tires with normal light accelerations.
My impressions are a whole new truck with the boss intake kit. If I'm not careful I bark the tires with normal light accelerations.
Do you think i'll have any problems towing a 7600 lb. travel trailer with a 460 lb. motorcycle in the bed of the truck, over an 1100 mile distance of mainly flat terrain?
Thanks, Rye
Last edited by ryeboy; 11-05-2011 at 11:54 AM.
11-05-2011, 11:58 AM
#267
I want a truck set up similar to yours. I want a 5 liter with the Boss intake, aFe air intake in place of stock air filter, the SVT tuner , and a performance exhaust system. I want the 3.55 rear axle and extended cab with 6 1/2 ft. bed.
Do you think i'll have any problems towing a 7600 lb. travel trailer with a 460 lb. motorcycle in the bed of the truck, over an 1100 mile distance of mainly flat terrain?
Thanks, Ryan
Do you think i'll have any problems towing a 7600 lb. travel trailer with a 460 lb. motorcycle in the bed of the truck, over an 1100 mile distance of mainly flat terrain?
Thanks, Ryan
All this was stock except exhaust. Everyday I pull 3-4k pounds and after the mods it pulls better and mpg's are up about 1. I cant wait for the headers and that will make this truck fly.
You might be able to pull it with 3.55's with the boss kit, but I would highly recommend 3.73's. Pulling mileage will probably be better with 3.73's, empty highway you might get 1 mpg better with 3.55's and in town most likely even. Plus your tow ratings will be higher with 3.73's. Good luck, and ask any questions you have.
