Thought is Free

New to the forum and will be new to an F150 this month after trading in my 2010 5.6 Nissan Titan. I have narrowed my choice to the 2019 SC w/2.7 eb and the 2019 SC w/3.5eb. The 3.5 comes with the max tow package and a $2,000 price increase, everything else is equal. I've test driven both stock, and liked the low end torque/quickness of the 2.7 more and the highway feel/power of the 3.5 more. Either engine will get 93 performance tune within the first year of purchase. I will not be towing anything more than a bass boat and the extra $2,000 and slightly worse gas mileage on the 3.5 will not be a deciding factor. Never considered the 5.0 because sound is not important (actually a detriment) and decided on the F150 because the tune only potential of the ecoboosts. However, I don't want the truck to feel cammed or always on after the tune. I do want to be pushed back in seat I feel like it, and feel stock when I'm stuck I'm in traffic. Question is for those with ecoboost tunes: Can you get a tune which keeps the smoothness of the engine while still getting a substantial increase in acceleration and power? If so, does a tuned 2.7 or 3.5 accomplish this better?

bojesphob

I have a 16 3.5eb and the max tow package, and I do like that combo. The backup assist and line of sight for the hitch on the backup camera is fantastic.

18F150S-Crew

Speaking from my experience with '18 3.5 EB with a 5 star tune, a tune really unlocks to potential of the motor. I haven't messed with the 93 oct performance tune yet (waiting for the track to open) but even the 87 oct performance/towing tune is plenty for daily driving. If you're serious about taking off hard, putting the truck in four wheel high and setting it to "sport" (which changes shift points and throttle response) really does make a difference. I've taken quite a few cars off the line with that combination.

Either way, a tune is fun and with no other changes, the truck will be quiet and quick.