Finally! The answer to 5.0 vs EB debate
07-16-2017, 06:16 PM
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GM has always offered some hardcore bits. I've always admired that about them. But they don't yet offer twin turbochargers on stoutly-built V6s, they don't offer four-cam four-valve V8s and they don't yet offer aluminum alloy truck bodies and beds.
Indeed. And there are far fewer 5.0s listed with Ford's Certified Pre Owned vehicle dealer program. I had to look through 110 Super Crew F150s before I found *one* 5.0... and it disappeared quickly. I had to look through another 20 trucks before I found a second offering. I made that one mine (but had to drive 50 miles to get it).
That was in April this year. Six weeks later my local dealer just 10 miles away had two Ingot Silver 5.0 XLTs. All four 5.0 trucks listed including mine were purchased by these three dealers from Enterprise.
If someone wants the amazing EcoBoost, all they have to do is turn around. If someone wants a 5.0, they'll almost have to order it or spend some time lookin'.
Indeed. And there are far fewer 5.0s listed with Ford's Certified Pre Owned vehicle dealer program. I had to look through 110 Super Crew F150s before I found *one* 5.0... and it disappeared quickly. I had to look through another 20 trucks before I found a second offering. I made that one mine (but had to drive 50 miles to get it).
That was in April this year. Six weeks later my local dealer just 10 miles away had two Ingot Silver 5.0 XLTs. All four 5.0 trucks listed including mine were purchased by these three dealers from Enterprise.
If someone wants the amazing EcoBoost, all they have to do is turn around. If someone wants a 5.0, they'll almost have to order it or spend some time lookin'.
that's what happens when dinosaurs go extinct. They get real hard to find...
07-16-2017, 07:44 PM
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When I was shopping I found 6 on the lot that were 5.0, but none in the Lariat trim. It would have made ZERO difference which engines was in the truck, the 3.5 or 5.0, as long as the truck had the options I was looking for. I have faith that both are good strong long lasting engines. My last EB lasted the life of the truck!
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07-16-2017, 07:53 PM
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tsigwing, Hahaha! Good one. 
Hee.
Agh... that's right! But before that, were there small superchargers on any of those CTS type vehickles? Thank you, my good man.
Hee.
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At least not on the trucks, but caddy runs a sweet TT V6.
At least not on the trucks, but caddy runs a sweet TT V6.
07-16-2017, 07:58 PM
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FWIW, Seven Marine converted the LS9 for marine usage, and sells the 557 and 627 outboards that are essentially LS9 supercharged GM motors....as outboards.
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07-16-2017, 08:21 PM
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Yep, it's nice having an engine that's in demand, sorta like the old 7.3!
07-16-2017, 10:31 PM
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I will just keep my 6.2 with a real power steering pump, 411 hp and 436 foot pounds of torque
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07-16-2017, 11:40 PM
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I'm shocked that they aren't concerned about Ford being upset. The video also makes some of their technicians look bad--V8 for towing? The 3.5 is just as capable.
Personally, I think both engines are very reliable. I would agree though that the V8 is probably a bit more reliable and easier to work on--just my opinion.
Personally, I think both engines are very reliable. I would agree though that the V8 is probably a bit more reliable and easier to work on--just my opinion.
Either way, I'm pretty happy with my EB.