F150 3.5L Ecoboost Swap Discussion
09-15-2019, 03:37 PM
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The 2011-2014 F150 Ecoboost engine and it's 6R80 auto trans is a very powerful and strong powertrain. With 365HP and 420ft-lbs it makes the F150 a strong performing truck.
Over 42% of all F150s built since the start of 2011MY have the 3.5L Ecoboost. That means there are over 400,000 F150s with the Ecoboost engine. AAA data shows that after 3 years of use, F150's have a 5% "Total loss, sold at auction" rate. (2011 & newer cars and light trucks with multiple air bag systems are see a much higher rate of "Salvage" due to the costs and liabilities associated with repairing them.) That means we are on our way to maybe 20,000 Ecoboost F150 "salvage" trucks in wrecking yards. THAT is an opportunity!
-- The F150's 3.5L Ecoboost engine is just 28-1/2" wide across the turbos, and just 22" wide across the cylinder heads.
-- It comes with a rear sump oil pan that is exactly the same oil pan as used on the 3.7L V6 in both the F150 and the 2011-2014 Mustang.
-- In fact, the F150 V6s and the 2011-2014 3.7L V6 have the same motor mounting pads on the blocks.
-- The Ecoboost's H-pipe mating locations are very similar to a Mustang's.
-- The 6R80 upper case dimensions and overall length are very similar to an old AOD, 4R70W, etc. (the lower case is larger, but not an issue for packaging in a vehicle tunnel.)
-- Actually, you could bolt a 2011-2014 F150 3.5L Ecoboost with the 6R80 right into a 2011-2014 Mustang. And very likely it would also fit into all 1979-2010 Mustangs, as well as 1998-2007 Rangers and many other RWD vehicles.
Now, if a 5250# 2011 2WD F150 Ecoboost SCAB with a 3.73:1 gear and 30" tall tires runs the 1/4 in 15.0 seconds. Then a 3500# mustang with 26" tall tires could well run into the 11s. And, get close to 30MPG highway FE.
What do you think?
Over 42% of all F150s built since the start of 2011MY have the 3.5L Ecoboost. That means there are over 400,000 F150s with the Ecoboost engine. AAA data shows that after 3 years of use, F150's have a 5% "Total loss, sold at auction" rate. (2011 & newer cars and light trucks with multiple air bag systems are see a much higher rate of "Salvage" due to the costs and liabilities associated with repairing them.) That means we are on our way to maybe 20,000 Ecoboost F150 "salvage" trucks in wrecking yards. THAT is an opportunity!
-- The F150's 3.5L Ecoboost engine is just 28-1/2" wide across the turbos, and just 22" wide across the cylinder heads.
-- It comes with a rear sump oil pan that is exactly the same oil pan as used on the 3.7L V6 in both the F150 and the 2011-2014 Mustang.
-- In fact, the F150 V6s and the 2011-2014 3.7L V6 have the same motor mounting pads on the blocks.
-- The Ecoboost's H-pipe mating locations are very similar to a Mustang's.
-- The 6R80 upper case dimensions and overall length are very similar to an old AOD, 4R70W, etc. (the lower case is larger, but not an issue for packaging in a vehicle tunnel.)
-- Actually, you could bolt a 2011-2014 F150 3.5L Ecoboost with the 6R80 right into a 2011-2014 Mustang. And very likely it would also fit into all 1979-2010 Mustangs, as well as 1998-2007 Rangers and many other RWD vehicles.
Now, if a 5250# 2011 2WD F150 Ecoboost SCAB with a 3.73:1 gear and 30" tall tires runs the 1/4 in 15.0 seconds. Then a 3500# mustang with 26" tall tires could well run into the 11s. And, get close to 30MPG highway FE.
What do you think?
Thanks
04-22-2021, 02:46 PM
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Hey y'all! I'm new here but I've been looking into a similar project and I'm concerned about messing up the electrical situation. I have been looking at swapping the 3.5 eco into my s550 (2015) mustang. It has the 6R80 from the factory and now with the I4 eco as an option I believe there is some support for boost on the stock ECU (although I have the 3.7). I have been thinking about this swap for a couple years now since the ford gt proved how far this platform can go. Any advice or direction y'all can give would be greatly appreciated as I am basically useless when it comes to ECU stuff. Thanks!
