New V8 for the F150?
01-03-2017, 12:56 PM
#181
How are those numbers when looking at anyone other than ford? They have 3 six cylinder motors and one v8, yet somehow over 30% are v8's? Considering most lower trims don't even have a V8 option, don't you think Ford is forcing this decision and not the buying public? Most that get a choice are picking either the 5.0 or the 3.5TT. Even with the 17's the 6 is being pushed, what else explains no V8 raptor and only 10 speeds for ecoboost? It's Ford trying to keep up with EPA, my guess is those rules change with the new administration
I won't need another 3.5L EB. The 2.7L is that good for us. I recommend it, I wouldn't if it wasn't that good. It's always available in a F150 I do believe. I'm not going to downplay the owner satisfaction with V8 love but all around the 2.7L is better/just as good/more economical/has just the right gearing options to fit all but the most rugged uses an in that respect one should get a bigger truck.
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01-03-2017, 01:24 PM
#184
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01-03-2017, 01:52 PM
#185
Automotive laws on combustion motor cars probably not? No lessoning to speak of in those driving states that have muscle. Some states are more lax (bigger skies ). I won't need another 3.5L EB. The 2.7L is that good for us. I recommend it, I wouldn't if it wasn't that good. It's always available in a F150 I do believe. I'm not going to downplay the owner satisfaction with V8 love but all around the 2.7L is better/just as good/more economical/has just the right gearing options to fit all but the most rugged uses an in that respect one should get a bigger truck.
I won't need another 3.5L EB. The 2.7L is that good for us. I recommend it, I wouldn't if it wasn't that good. It's always available in a F150 I do believe. I'm not going to downplay the owner satisfaction with V8 love but all around the 2.7L is better/just as good/more economical/has just the right gearing options to fit all but the most rugged uses an in that respect one should get a bigger truck.
01-03-2017, 03:15 PM
#186
So, does anyone know any details about this new 4.8L V8? Is it going to be TT charged like the Bavarian 4.4 and 4.0 engines that haul ***? Naturally aspirated? Any inside scoop on HP or TQ output?
01-03-2017, 04:04 PM
#187
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Its still very early.Tho Ford says "It will have incredible horsepower and incredible torque" (more than the current 5.0s 385 hp/387 tq)
So I would say well into the 400s for both hp and tq but out of a 4.8,I would guess turbo (EB)
Can't see it any other way.
Damn it Ford just EB the damn thing,why fool around?
Give us a EB V8 and don't allow any of the current EB V6 buyers the option to ever buy one for all the smack they talk about our V8s.That would all be lovely.
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01-03-2017, 05:22 PM
#188
Just a start when you don't respect a 2.7L.EB's torque in a stock F150.
01-03-2017, 05:36 PM
#190
Since in stock form the 2.7L can jaul *** on it would be interesting using the sport tune on one. Am sure the 4.8L/2.7L drag off is coming to your favorite UTube shortly.