2.7L thoughts
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2.7L thoughts
Hey everyone.
I am lookig for an 18 Lariat with the 502A package. I have seen a few good deals but I have recently come across some with the 2.7L engine. Who has it and how do you like it?
I had a 14 Platinum with the 3.5 and loved it. Currently have a 17 GMC SLT and just don’t like it. I do. It tow everyday and when I do it’s usually less that 4,000.
Thoughts and or experiences would help.
Thanks!
I am lookig for an 18 Lariat with the 502A package. I have seen a few good deals but I have recently come across some with the 2.7L engine. Who has it and how do you like it?
I had a 14 Platinum with the 3.5 and loved it. Currently have a 17 GMC SLT and just don’t like it. I do. It tow everyday and when I do it’s usually less that 4,000.
Thoughts and or experiences would help.
Thanks!
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From the research I have done on the engine (I own 3.5 EB) it is a very good engine. Hard to tell the difference during normal driving. Better MPG by 2-3 in 4x4 trim. Those that tow with it very rarely (I haven’t seen one) come on here and say they need more power to tow 4K or 6k.
The frame is a bit more light duty than the standard F150 and the GVWR is lower. If you get a loaded truck with the 2.7, you could be in the 1100-1200 lb range for Payload. You can get one with the 2.7 Payload Package and that comes with 3.73 gears, standard F150 frame and an 8k tow rating. This truck would tow almost anything (except for those rare things that posters come up with) that a 3.5 non HDPP will tow.
Biggest down fall to a Heavily optioned 2.7 with the Payload Package is that in 4x4 trim you can’t get the 6.5ft bed in the Super Crew configuration. Cause ya know, an engine and a truck that can tow 8k would melt if it had and some extra wheel base and another 100 lbs on the frame.
The frame is a bit more light duty than the standard F150 and the GVWR is lower. If you get a loaded truck with the 2.7, you could be in the 1100-1200 lb range for Payload. You can get one with the 2.7 Payload Package and that comes with 3.73 gears, standard F150 frame and an 8k tow rating. This truck would tow almost anything (except for those rare things that posters come up with) that a 3.5 non HDPP will tow.
Biggest down fall to a Heavily optioned 2.7 with the Payload Package is that in 4x4 trim you can’t get the 6.5ft bed in the Super Crew configuration. Cause ya know, an engine and a truck that can tow 8k would melt if it had and some extra wheel base and another 100 lbs on the frame.
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I came out of a 2012 Lariat with the 5.0 into my 2016 2.7. I find the 2.7 more relaxed and quieter with about a 3-4 mpg boost in average mpg with a steady state cruise mpg spread higher than that. If there’s a downside to the 2.7 I haven’t found it yet in 28,000 miles.
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I'm not a truck guy. Just bought my first truck a couple months ago and I went with the 2.7l. I test drove them all and I liked the 2.7 the best. It had great low end torque, and the best mileage. The 5.0 sounded the best and gave you a nice feel but that was it. Mileage wasn't great and it felt kind of sluggish in comparison.
I also bought an 18 Lariat 502a. Incentives on those were the best with the 2.7l. I get around 26mpg highway and 18mpg city, driving in regular mode.
I also bought an 18 Lariat 502a. Incentives on those were the best with the 2.7l. I get around 26mpg highway and 18mpg city, driving in regular mode.
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I came from a 2016 XLT SCREW 4x4 2.7 with 3.55s and it was a stout motor. Got over 21 mpg on stock tires (265/65/18 Fortitudes) and 19.5 with 295/55/20 RG. I never pulled anything over 5,000lbs with it but anything under 5,000 was a piece of cake. Compared to my 2018 Limited 3.5 with 3.55s the 2.7 throttle felt more “responsive” than my 3.5. But once the 3.5 gets going, it goes. If in the city, the 2.7 was better as it’s more responsive and accelerates pretty quick. If passing on the highway, the 3.5 does way better. It pulls harder. If towing light, not passing people on highway often, like the quick responsiveness from stops, then the 2.7 is a good choice. I wanted to try the 3.5 with the 10spd and so far those are my observations (put 40k miles on the 2016 2.7 and so far 1300 miles on the 2018 3.5).
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Hey everyone.
I am lookig for an 18 Lariat with the 502A package. I have seen a few good deals but I have recently come across some with the 2.7L engine. Who has it and how do you like it?
I had a 14 Platinum with the 3.5 and loved it. Currently have a 17 GMC SLT and just don’t like it. I do. It tow everyday and when I do it’s usually less that 4,000.
Thoughts and or experiences would help.
Thanks!
I am lookig for an 18 Lariat with the 502A package. I have seen a few good deals but I have recently come across some with the 2.7L engine. Who has it and how do you like it?
I had a 14 Platinum with the 3.5 and loved it. Currently have a 17 GMC SLT and just don’t like it. I do. It tow everyday and when I do it’s usually less that 4,000.
Thoughts and or experiences would help.
Thanks!
From all accounts I've heard, the engine is plenty strong for the towing you described. (<4,000 pounds). The only possible exception to that is if you are in a frequently windy area and are pulling something boxy on the highway.
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I also came out of a 2012 with the 3.7 NA (an engine I really liked) into a 2016 with the 2.7. As much as I liked the 3.7, the 2.7 has more torque, much better acceleration, and runs much smoother. It also gets about 3 mpg better combined city/highway mileage (when not towing). The 3.7 towed my usual 6,000 lbs fine, but the 2.7 does it like it's not even there. I was very skeptical about the 2.7, but after 14k miles, no complaints from me at all.
The later 2.7's with dual port injection coupled with the 10-speed transmission should be (and reportedly are) even better.
The later 2.7's with dual port injection coupled with the 10-speed transmission should be (and reportedly are) even better.
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I traded a 2013 Ram with a 5.7 he I about 6 months ago for a 2016 XLT with a 2.7. I fell in love the first time I drove the F150. The 2.7 with the 6 speed is so much more responsive than any truck I’ve driven. Between the lighter chassis/body and great drivetrain it feels more like driving a car than a truck.
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Last month i traded in my 2016 2.7l for a 2018 3.5l. I loved the 2.7l, 21 mpg and great pull off the line......
i also love my 3.5, slightly worse gas mileage, about same pull off the line, but way more pull on the highway.
i like both. Put 34,000 on the 2.7 and never had any issues, new 3.5 was just all black and no chrome baby, so i had to!
i also love my 3.5, slightly worse gas mileage, about same pull off the line, but way more pull on the highway.
i like both. Put 34,000 on the 2.7 and never had any issues, new 3.5 was just all black and no chrome baby, so i had to!
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As others pointed out, the 2.7 chassis are on the light side. The springs will be softer, components smaller and ratings lower. Check the door sticker and make sure it has the payload you need to do whatever you do.
From all accounts I've heard, the engine is plenty strong for the towing you described. (<4,000 pounds). The only possible exception to that is if you are in a frequently windy area and are pulling something boxy on the highway.
From all accounts I've heard, the engine is plenty strong for the towing you described. (<4,000 pounds). The only possible exception to that is if you are in a frequently windy area and are pulling something boxy on the highway.
These are what dictate the frame thickness:
I've also attached the actual PDF. Page 11 of the PDF (labelled as 84).
Last edited by BlackBoost; Jun 24, 2018 at 08:14 PM.
