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Test drove an '18 F150 5.0

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Old 09-24-2018, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Whippled
20 less HP and 70 lbs more of torque won't change much. Besides, original plan is to put a charger on the 5.0. I was under the impression the stock 5.0 moved out a little better than it did. I was wondering if I was doing something wrong or just had too high of expectations.
+70 TQ will definitely change a bunch. Perhaps you should drive on the compare.
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Originally Posted by Whippled
E85 isn't an option where I live and I'm not to sure I would be able to keep the warranty with an E85 tune. I was expecting more than what I got considering the ET's people get on non-charged F150's with the same options (supercrew, etc.). Like I said I understand it wasn't broken in and there were 3 people in the truck but it seemed to struggle to get out of it's own way. So I came here to see if I was doing something wrong or not considering something. I'm not expecting "sports car" performance but would be pissed if I spent the money on a charger and accessories and did a 14.3 second quarter mile.
On a stock blower tune that retains the warranty expect 12’s...just not low 12’s.
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Humm....suspicious....
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Originally Posted by UNBROKEN

On a stock blower tune that retains the warranty expect 12’s...just not low 12’s.
I could deal with mid to high 12's, sounds fair considering size, weight and the price of admission. I have a boosted 370Z and if I could get it to hook I could get low 12's. Winter is coming and in Florida that means great air for boosted power.
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Originally Posted by engineermike
Humm....suspicious....
Please explain
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Originally Posted by engineermike
Humm....suspicious....
You know I didn’t even catch that. lol
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Originally Posted by UNBROKEN


Dorians truck isn’t really a fair comparison to the average blown CCSB truck.
But its fun to envy.
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Did you happen to try out the 2.7l, Todd?
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I bet it was the fastest!
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Welcome back Todd. IP check on aisle 4 admins........


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