AndrewM

I just went over 100,000 miles on my 2011 with the 6.2 v8 w 3.73s. I'll probably be in the market for a new truck around 2017-2018. Any rumor on enhancements to the 5.0 to get over 400 (stock) hp and torque by then? My truck stock has 411 hp and 434 torque. And with the 5 Star tune, it's pretty peppy. While I admit I haven't driven an ecoboost, I just can't see any way that I'll be happy with one. I really, really like the v8 sound plus I will definitely upgrade the sound system. The "enhanced" engine sound is a complete deal breaker for me. The new F150s are a complete upgrade over my truck in almost every way except for engine power. I just can't imagine getting a new truck with less power than what I have now. And gas mileage is a non-factor for me. 14 or 24 mpg, I don't care at all.

Troponin

So far, the only motor that is rumored to have over 400hp is the Raptor, with a 3.5 Ecoboost.

BigBlue&Goldie

You should drive a 2015 5.0 and let us know how it compares. I wonder if the weight difference of the new trucks is enough to offset the power difference?

ddeevers

With the CAFE requirements that ALL automakers are struggling with I doubt there will be a V8 in a few years. Probably why so many 3.31 ratio's on dealers lots.

Seed

Isn't the 5.0 just under 400HP? It's lighter and drives totally different than previous gen. If you haven't driven a 5.0 2015 I would highly suggest you do to compare. Less displacement doesn't exactly mean less power. Remember the original Ford 5.0s in the 80s and 90s? I think they had maybe 220HP.

Feathermerchant

The 5.0 in the Mustang is 435HP.

katoom

My sales rep that I bought my truck from the other day mentioned there was word that the next Raptor might be available with the same tech that's on the 2.7L. So a twin turbo 5.0 making over 500HP, so I'd say that's a nice option.............!

WarSurfer

Your sales rep is misinformed. Next gen Raptor is a 450hp ecoboost. There is no twin turbo 5.0 class in BAJA, ergo no twin turbo 5.0 Raptor.

DemonGT

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This came to my mind as well. So i would think you could get a good size bump in HP with a tune.

AndrewM

It's 385/387. So that's -26 hp and -47 ft-lbs compared to the 6.2. Certainly not too far off, but still less. Hopefully the lighter 2015+ models will make up that difference. Also, how hard is it to configure a 5.0 w 3.73s? I'd be looking at a platinum super crew.