Is the complexity of powerboost worth it ?
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See this thread: https://www.f150forum.com/f129/power...-house-547376/
I paid $1400 in labor. I bought the parts myself.
I paid $1400 in labor. I bought the parts myself.
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From: Dirty Jerz
Bring worth it if going to be different for everyone. If you want a rolling generator, there's no better option on the market as long as you can stand not powering something when driving if it doesn't fit in the bed or can't be towed.
Getting it for fuel economy is going to depend on your typical driving environment. If you can cruise around at mostly 35-45 mph without a ton of stops, you'll get great fuel economy. It'll be roughly the same as the regular 3.5 on the highway or when towing. If your going stoplight to stoplight in heavy city traffic, fuel economy also won't be great, but better than other options.
It also shines in the summer as you can "idle" with the engine off and still get cold AC. The compressor is electric and runs off the hybrid battery.
The biggest compromise for most is you will have lower payload than an equivalently spec'd truck with another engine. Some care about this, others don't. You can still get a reasonable payload if you pay attention to option boxes though.
Getting it for fuel economy is going to depend on your typical driving environment. If you can cruise around at mostly 35-45 mph without a ton of stops, you'll get great fuel economy. It'll be roughly the same as the regular 3.5 on the highway or when towing. If your going stoplight to stoplight in heavy city traffic, fuel economy also won't be great, but better than other options.
It also shines in the summer as you can "idle" with the engine off and still get cold AC. The compressor is electric and runs off the hybrid battery.
The biggest compromise for most is you will have lower payload than an equivalently spec'd truck with another engine. Some care about this, others don't. You can still get a reasonable payload if you pay attention to option boxes though.
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Have to wonder whether the powerboost and the complexity and potential maintenance / reliability headaches are worth it ? I've had a 2.7 in my last 2 crew cabs and all has been fantastic but I have flipped the trucks prior to 50,000 miles. I just really want reliability and getting ready to flip again in next year or so. thoughts ?
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Have to wonder whether the powerboost and the complexity and potential maintenance / reliability headaches are worth it ? I've had a 2.7 in my last 2 crew cabs and all has been fantastic but I have flipped the trucks prior to 50,000 miles. I just really want reliability and getting ready to flip again in next year or so. thoughts ?
That said, If I didn't tow and boondock, I probably would have opted for the 2.7 EB, or possibly the 5.0L